Prochlorpemazine
Brand names,
Prochlorpemazine
Analogs
Prochlorpemazine
Brand Names Mixture
Prochlorpemazine
Chemical_Formula
C20H24ClN3S
Prochlorpemazine
RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/prochlr.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
R. J. Horclois, U.S. Pat. 2,902,484 (1959)
Prochlorpemazine
Molecular Weight
373.943 g/mol
Prochlorpemazine
Melting Point
228oC
Prochlorpemazine
H2O Solubility
Very slightly soluble
Prochlorpemazine
State
Solid
Prochlorpemazine
LogP
4.99
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Dosage Forms
Tablet; Spansule; Capsule; Vial; Suppository; Syrup
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Indication
For control of severe nausea and vomiting, also used in management of the manifestations of psychotic disorders.
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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.
Prochlorpemazine
Absorption
Rapidly absorbed following oral administration
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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)
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals