Prochlorperazin
Brand names,
Prochlorperazin
Analogs
Prochlorperazin
Brand Names Mixture
Prochlorperazin
Chemical_Formula
C20H24ClN3S
Prochlorperazin
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)
Prochlorperazin
Molecular Weight
373.943 g/mol
Prochlorperazin
Melting Point
228oC
Prochlorperazin
H2O Solubility
Very slightly soluble
Prochlorperazin
State
Solid
Prochlorperazin
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.
Prochlorperazin
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.
Prochlorperazin
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