¿Qué es Prochlorperazine Maleate?

Después de una cirugía o tratamiento contra el cáncer, es común experimentar náuseas y vómitos. En casos como este, los médicos podrían recetar maleato de proclorperazina. Este medicamento puede administrarse por boca, intravenosamente, mediante inyección en el músculo o por supositorio rectal. El maleato de proclorperazina también ha sido utilizado para tratar migrañas.

Side Effects

• Jerky muscle movement you cannot control (often in your face, tongue, or jaw)
• Yellow skin or eyes
• Fever, sweating, confusion, uneven heartbeat, muscle stiffness

Warnings

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
• This medicine may change how your body regulates temperature. Avoid activities that could cause you to become very cold, hot, or dehydrated.
• This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.