compazine patient assistance

Precautions

Usual prochlorperazine (Compazine®) starting dose at home: Prochlorperazine 5 to 10 mg oral tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed for nausea and vomiting Elderly patients should consider using lower doses to minimize side effects from prochlorperazine

How often can you take Compazine for nausea and vomiting?

Prochlorperazine (Compazine®) can be taken on a scheduled basis to prevent nausea and vomiting before chemotherapy, or can be given on an as needed basis to treat nausea or vomiting when they occur. When a medicine is given to prevent nausea and vomiting, it is known as prophylaxis.

Can Compazine be taken on an as needed basis?

Compazine (prochlorperazine) Disease Interactions. There are 16 disease interactions with Compazine (prochlorperazine): Elderly patients with dementia- related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death, mostly from cardiovascular (e.g., heart failure, sudden death) or infectious (e.g., pneumonia) causes.

How does Compazine (prochlorperazine) interact with other medications?

The Compazine brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available. Prochlorperazine is used to treat nervous, emotional, and mental conditions (eg, schizophrenia) and non-psychotic anxiety. It is also used to control severe nausea and vomiting.

Is there a generic for Compazine?

How many Americans can't afford medication?

What are the side effects of a syringe?

What medications are prescribed for anxiety?

How many Americans can't afford medication?

There are over 100 million Americans that either can‚t afford their medication or are struggling to afford their medication. We aim to help each and every American in that situation.

What are the side effects of a syringe?

If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Unlikely to occur but report promptly: restlessness, muscle stiffness, weakness, difficulty speaking, loss of balance, mask- like facial expression, trembling or shaking, dizziness, lip smacking or other uncontrollable movements, difficulty urinating, skin rash/discoloration. Very unlikely to occur but report promptly: sore throat, unusual bleeding or bruising, stomach pain, yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, hot dry skin, vomiting. Though very unlikely to occur, notify your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following effects: severe muscle stiffness, confusion, fever, seizures, irregular/fast heartbeat, increased sweating, prolonged/painful erection. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

What medications are prescribed for anxiety?

Inform your doctor about all the medications you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: anti-depressant/anti-anxiety drugs, sparfloxacin, grepafloxacin, guanethidine, guanadrel, metrizamide, cabergoline, lithium, narcotic pain medications (e.g., codeine), drugs used to aid sleep, drowsiness-causing antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), other medicines that make you drowsy. Many cough-and-cold products contain ingredients that may add a drowsiness effect. Before you use cough-and-cold medications, ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safe use of those products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

What is compazine used for?

Uses for Compazine. Prochlorperazine is used to treat nervous, emotional, and mental conditions (eg, schizophrenia) and non-psychotic anxiety. It is also used to control severe nausea and vomiting. This medicine should not be used to treat behavioral problems in older adult patients who have dementia.

Can Zotepine and Zuclopenthixol be used together?

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Is compazine discontinued?

Prochlorperazine maleate is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis . The Compazine brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.

Can you take two different medicines at the same time?

Interactions with medicines. Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary.

Can prochlorperazine be used in elderly?

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of prochlorperazine in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving this medicine.

What is compazine used for?

Prochlor­perazine (Compazine®) is a Supportive Care Therapy to prevent or treat Nausea and Vomiting. How does prochlorperazine (Compazine®) work? Prochlorperazine (Compazine®) for nausea is designed to block dopamine (DA) receptors in your brain responsible for the feeling of nausea and the action of vomiting. ...

Why should a pharmacist review your medication list?

A pharmacist should ALWAYS review your medication list to ensure that drug interactions are prevented or managed appropriately

How long does it take for prochlorperazine to work?

It is important not to wait until the nausea gets too severe to take your dose as it takes approximately 30 minutes for the drug to work and if vomiting occurs before then, you may end up vomiting up your dose of prochlorperazine

What to take for muscle spasms?

If muscle spasms occur, stop taking prochlorperazine and take the antidote diphenhydramine (Benadryl ®) available over-the-counter. Diphenhydramine may be taken by following the directions on the package until the muscle spasms go away

Does compazine cause drowsiness?

Drowsiness is a common Compazine side effect and may increase your risk of falling down and getting injured. Do NOT operate vehicles or machinery after taking a dose of prochlorperazine until you know how your body reacts to the medication. Consider taking other non-drowsy anti-nausea medications such as ondansetron if you plan on being active (Zofran®)

Can you take prochlorperazine with Zofran?

Do not take prochlorperazine more frequently than prescribed as this increases the risk of experiencing side effects. You may use other anti-nausea medications such as ondansetron (Zofran®) if you are still experiencing nausea after taking Compazine for nausea.

Can you take compazine before chemotherapy?

Prochlorperazine (Compazine®) can be taken on a scheduled basis to prevent nausea and vomiting before chemotherapy, or can be given on an as needed basis to treat nausea or vomiting when they occur. When a medicine is given to prevent nausea and vomiting, it is known as prophylaxis.

Can Prescription Hope obtain my Compazine prescription?

Every year, individuals and families from across America trust Prescription Hope to obtain affordable prescription medications. Both Individuals and families earning less than $100,000 per year often qualify for Prescription Hope. If we cannot obtain a medication for you, we will never charge a fee for that medication.

Is Prescription Hope an insurance policy or discount drug card?

Prescription Hope is not an insurance policy or discount drug program. As a national advocacy program, Prescription Hope works directly with over 180 U.S. based pharmaceutical manufacturers and their pharmacy to obtain prescription medications at an affordable price.

Can I obtain other prescription medications through Prescription Hope?

In addition to Compazine, Prescription Hope can obtain over 1,500 FDA-approved prescription medications. In fact, we help many Americans obtain multiple prescriptions for the set price of $50.00 per month per medication.

Can Prescription Hope help me with Compazine if I have prescription medication coverage?

As a national advocacy program, Prescription Hope can work alongside many prescription medication coverages and fill the coverage gap individuals may fall into with both insurance and Medicare.

How many interactions are there with compazine?

There are 16 disease interactions with Compazine (prochlorperazine):

Which anticholinergic drugs are most sensitive to elderly patients?

Phenothiazines have anticholinergic activity, to which elderly patients are particularly sensitive. Low-potency agents such as chlorpromazine and thioridazine tend to exhibit greater anticholinergic effects than other agents in the class.

How long does it take for phenothiazines to start?

The onset is usually 1 to 2 weeks following initiation of therapy or an increase in dosage.

Can phenothiazine cause tardive dyskinesia?

Phenothiazines may commonly precipitate symptoms of tardive dyskinesia (TD), a syndrome consisting of rhythmic involuntary movements variously involving the tongue, face, mouth, lips, jaw, and/or trunk and extremities, following chronic use of at least several months but often years. Elderly patients, particularly women, are most susceptible. Also, propylpiperazine derivatives like fluphenazine, perphenazine, prochlorperazine, and trifluoperazine may be more likely to induce this syndrome. Both the risk of developing TD and the likelihood that it will become irreversible increase with the duration and total cumulative dose of phenothiazine therapy administered. However, patients may infrequently develop symptoms after relatively brief treatment periods at low dosages. If TD occurs during phenothiazine therapy, prompt withdrawal of the offending agent or at least a lowering of the dosage should be considered. TD symptoms usually become more severe after drug discontinuation or a dosage reduction, but may gradually improve over months to years. In patients with preexisting drug-induced TD, initiating or increasing the dosage of phenothiazine therapy may temporarily mask the symptoms of TD but may eventually worsen the condition. The newer, atypical neuroleptic agents (e.g., risperidone, quetiapine, olanzapine) tend to be associated with a substantially reduced risk of inducing TD and are considered the drugs of choice in patients being treated for psychosis.

Can phenothiazines cause respiratory depression?

The use of phenothiazines is contraindicated in comatose patients and patients with severe central nervous system depression. Phenothiazines may potentiate the CNS and respiratory depression in these patients.

Can phenothiazines be used for pheochromocytoma?

Therapy with phenothiazines should be avoided or otherwise administered cautiously in patients with severe cardiovascular disease, pheochromocytoma, a predisposition to hypotension, or conditions that could be exacerbated by hypotension such as a history of myocardial infarction, angina, or ischemic stroke.

Can phenothiazines be used for alcohol?

Applicable conditions: Alcoholism. The use of phenothiazines is contraindicated in patients with acute alcohol intoxication exhibiting depressed vital signs. The central nervous system depressant effects of phenothiazines may be additive with those of alcohol.

What is prochlorperazine?

Prochlorperazine is a phenothiazine derivative. Phenothiazine derivative medications work by blocking receptors for dopamine (a neurotransmitter) in the brain, helping with reducing or controlling nausea and/or vomiting. This medication sheet will focus on the use of prochlorperazineas an antiemetic.

Where do I get this medication?

Prochlorperazine is available through retail/mail order pharmacy. Your oncology team will work with your prescription drug plan to identify an in-network retail/mail order pharmacy for medication distribution.

Does prochlorperazine make you tired?

Because of how this medication works and its effects on neurotransmitters in the brain, prochlorperazine may cause drowsiness, fatigue, feeling nervous, blurred or double vision, dizziness, and weakness. If these effects make it hard to carry out daily life, talk with your provider.

Does prochlorperazine cause low blood pressure?

Prochlorperazine may cause low blood pressure, especially in patients who have certain heart problems. Get up slowly when standing from a sitting or sleeping position to avoid low blood pressure. Let your care team know if you are having symptoms of low blood pressure which may include dizziness, lightheadedness, or blurred vision.

Can you take prochlorperazine with radiation?

Prochlorperazine can be given on an as needed or scheduled basis and should be taken as prescribed by your provider. Your dosage and how you should take your prochlorperazine depends on the cancer treatments you are receiving. If it is being given along with a chemotherapy regimen, it should be given prior to the administration of the chemotherapy. If you are taking prochlorperazinerelated to side effects of radiation, you should take the medication prior to your treatment. Ask your care team what your dose will be and how often you should take the medication.

Can prochlorperazine cause a drop in white blood cells?

A drop in Blood Counts: A drop in your white blood cells can occur with prochlorperazine. This agent may not be used if white blood cell count drops due to an unknown reason. Talk with your care team if you have sudden appearance of sore throat or other signs of infection.

Can you drink alcohol while taking prochlorperazine?

Do not drink alcohol while taking prochlorperazine. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you know how this medication affects you.

Can NiceRx help me get Compazine if I have insurance?

We may be able to help you if you have insurance but your insurance company won’t pay for your medication, you have high copay or co insurance responsibility or you don’t have insurance.

Does NiceRx provide Compazine coupons?

We don’t provide Compazine coupons or Compazine discount cards. We are a service provider that helps eligible individuals access the Compazine patient assistance program. Therefore, we don’t offer printable Compazine manufacturer coupons, Compazine discounts, rebates, Compazine savings cards, trial offers, or free Compazine samples. If you’re looking for Compazine coupons, remember you’ll likely save more with NiceRx. When obtaining your Compazine medication through NiceRx, your total cost for the medication will always be the same flat fee of $49 every month.

How many Americans can't afford medication?

There are over 100 million Americans that either can‚t afford their medication or are struggling to afford their medication. We aim to help each and every American in that situation.

What are the side effects of a syringe?

If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Unlikely to occur but report promptly: restlessness, muscle stiffness, weakness, difficulty speaking, loss of balance, mask- like facial expression, trembling or shaking, dizziness, lip smacking or other uncontrollable movements, difficulty urinating, skin rash/discoloration. Very unlikely to occur but report promptly: sore throat, unusual bleeding or bruising, stomach pain, yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, hot dry skin, vomiting. Though very unlikely to occur, notify your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following effects: severe muscle stiffness, confusion, fever, seizures, irregular/fast heartbeat, increased sweating, prolonged/painful erection. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

What medications are prescribed for anxiety?

Inform your doctor about all the medications you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: anti-depressant/anti-anxiety drugs, sparfloxacin, grepafloxacin, guanethidine, guanadrel, metrizamide, cabergoline, lithium, narcotic pain medications (e.g., codeine), drugs used to aid sleep, drowsiness-causing antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), other medicines that make you drowsy. Many cough-and-cold products contain ingredients that may add a drowsiness effect. Before you use cough-and-cold medications, ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safe use of those products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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