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