Prochloroperazine
Brand names,
Prochloroperazine
Analogs
Prochloroperazine
Brand Names Mixture
Prochloroperazine
Chemical_Formula
C20H24ClN3S
Prochloroperazine
RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/prochlr.htm
Prochloroperazine
fda sheet
Prochloroperazine
msds (material safety sheet)
Prochloroperazine
Synthesis Reference
R. J. Horclois, U.S. Pat. 2,902,484 (1959)
Prochloroperazine
Molecular Weight
373.943 g/mol
Prochloroperazine
Melting Point
228oC
Prochloroperazine
H2O Solubility
Very slightly soluble
Prochloroperazine
State
Solid
Prochloroperazine
LogP
4.99
Prochloroperazine
Dosage Forms
Tablet; Spansule; Capsule; Vial; Suppository; Syrup
Prochloroperazine
Indication
For control of severe nausea and vomiting, also used in management of the manifestations of psychotic disorders.
Prochloroperazine
Pharmacology
Prochlorperazine is a piperazine phenothiazine related to high-potency neuroleptics such as perphenazine. It shares many of the actions and adverse effects of the antipsychotics.
Prochloroperazine
Absorption
Rapidly absorbed following oral administration
Prochloroperazine
side effects and Toxicity
Symptoms of central nervous system depression to the point of somnolence or coma. Agitation and restlessness may also occur. Other possible manifestations include convulsions, EKG changes and cardiac arrhythmias, fever and autonomic reactions such as hypotension, dry mouth and ileus; LD50=400mg/kg (orally in mice)
Prochloroperazine
Patient Information
Prochloroperazine
Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals