Prochlorperazine Flashcards
1
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Brand Names
A
Compazine
2
Q
Drug Classification
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Antiemetic, antipsychotic
3
Q
Mechanism of action
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4
Q
Indications
A
Nausea, vomiting, migraine (diagnosed history and symptoms
consistent with previous migraines)
5
Q
Contraindications
A
Hypersensitivity
6
Q
Side Effects / Precautions
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7
Q
Adult Dose
A
N/V: 5 – 10 mg IV/IO, or 5 mg IM; may repeat once after 10
minutes if nausea/vomiting persists
Migraine Pain: 10 mg IV/IO infusion over 15 minutes or 10 mg IM
8
Q
Pediatric Dose
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9
Q
Max adult dose (max pedi dose)
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10
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Onset of Action
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11
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Duration of effects
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12
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Routes of Administration
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IV/IO, IM
