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