Prochlorperazine Maleate Tablets (Prochlorperazine Maleate Tablets) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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PROCHLORPERAZINE MALEATE TABLETS USP

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Prochlorperazine Maleate is classified as an antiemetic and antipsychotic tranquilizer. Prochlorperazine is a phenothiazine derivative, present in the tablets as the maleate. Its chemical name is 2-chloro-10- [3-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)propyl]-10 H-phenothiazine (Z)-2-butenedioate (1:2). Empirical formulas (and molecular weight) are: prochlorperazine maleate-C₂₀H₂₄CIN₃S•2C₄H₄O₄ (606.10) and prochlorperazine base- C₂₀H₂₄CIN₃S (373.95).

Prochlorperazine Maleate Structural Formula Illustration

Each tablet, for oral administration contains prochlorperazine maleate equivalent to 5 mg or 10 mg of prochlorperazine. In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid and titanium dioxide.

What are the precautions when taking prochlorperazine maleate tablets (Prochlorperazine Maleate Tablets)?

Before taking prochlorperazine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other phenothiazines (e.g., chlorpromazine); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

This medication should not be used to treat patients who are unconscious or taking large amounts of any drug that causes drowsiness and slow/shallow breathing (e.g., alcohol, barbiturates, narcotics).

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: blood disorders (e.g., bone marrow depression), ongoing breathing problems (e.g., asthma, emphysema), certain heart rhythm problems (e.g., prolonged QTc interval,...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 8/15/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.