Stemetil Tablets 5Mg (1 Strip = 50 Tablets) (1 Box = 6 Strips)
It contain a medicine called prochlorperazine maleate
It contain a medicine called prochlorperazine maleate. This belongs to a group of medicines called ‘phenothiazine antipsychotics’. It works by blocking the effects of a chemical in the brain.
Purpose
Vertigo
Ingredients
Prochlorperazine Maleate
Warnings
It is advised to be avoided in patients with liver or renal dysfunction, Parkinson''''s disease, hypothyroidism, cardiac failure, phaeochromocytoma, myasthenia gravis, prostate hypertrophy. It is advised to be avoided in patients known to be hypersensitive to phenothiazines or with a history of narrow angle glaucoma or agranulocytosis.
Acute withdrawal symptoms, including nausea, vomiting and insomnia, have very rarely been reported following the abrupt cessation of high doses of neuroleptics. Relapse may also occur, and the emergence of extrapyramidal reactions has been reported. Therefore, gradual withdrawal is advisable.
Because of the risk of photosensitisation, patients is advised to be advised to avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
Side Effects
• Constipation • dry mouth • drowsiness • restlessness • trembling, rigid posture, masklike face, slow movements and a shuffling unbalanced walk • twitching • blurred vision The following side effects are less common: • low blood pressure • changes in heart beats • swelling of the hands, ankles or feet • skin rash • for females: unusual secretion of breast milk, irregular periods • for males: breast enlargement, difficulty in ejaculating • severe pain in the stomach with bloating, cramps and vomiting • difficulty passing urine • yellowing of the skin and/or eyes • headache • insomnia • seizures • dizziness • agitation • Brownish spots in the eye • difficulty in breathing.
Storage Instructions
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
| Brand | Aventis |
| Status | Active |
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