Prochlorperazine (12.5mg)
Stemetil Injection is given by your doctor or nurse. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.The most common side effect is orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing). This is temporary and usually resolves with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about these side effects. It may also cause constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision, Parkinsonism, and drowsiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.Before taking this medicine you should let your doctor know if you have jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), epilepsy, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), an underactive thyroid gland, increased pressure in the eye (glaucoma), enlarged prostate gland, liver, kidney, and heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor. Inform the doctor if you have ever abused alcohol.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Stemetil
1 ml Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Stemetil Injection is a dopamine antagonist. It has an antipsychotic effect by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. Dopamine also controls the region in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting. Therefore, Stemetil Injection also shows an antiemetic action.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Stemetil Injection.
Information regarding the use of Stemetil Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Stemetil Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Stemetil Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Stemetil Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Stemetil Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Stemetil Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Stemetil Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Stemetil Injection is used to treat mental disorders like schizophrenia. It is also used to treat and prevent nausea, and vomiting.It may be used to treat anxiety (short-term) in certain cases where other anti-anxiety drugs have been ineffective. It is also used to treat nausea, vomiting, dizziness or spinning sensations (vertigo) due to Meniere's disease.It belongs to a class of medication call phenothiazines. It acts on the central nervous system by blocking certain receptors thus producing an anti-psychotic and anti-vomiting effect
Yes, Stemetil Injection does expire. Please check the expiry date written on the pack and it refers to the last day of that month. Do not use Stemetil Injection after the expiry date.
Stemetil Injection is not available over the counter. It is available only on prescription from the doctor
Stemetil Injection is safe to use for a prescribed duration in the dose as advised by a doctor.
Stemetil Injection should only be taken for the duration as advised by the doctor for your condition.
Stemetil Injection is not known to have any addictive potential. Please consult your doctor in case you have any other query regarding the same.
