Compazine

Schizophrenia, Anxiety, Nausea + 2 more

Treatment

20 Active Studies for Compazine

What is Compazine

Prochlorperazine

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Prochlorperazine, also known as Compazine, is an antipsychotic drug used to treat severe nausea and vomiting, as well as certain mental disorders. It works by blocking certain receptors in the brain, including dopamine, histamine, choline and noradrenaline. Prochlorperazine has been used for over 60 years and is still commonly used for nausea and vomiting even though newer medications are available.

Compazine

is the brand name

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Compazine Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Compazine

Prochlorperazine

1956

162

Effectiveness

How Compazine Affects Patients

Prochlorperazine is a drug used to reduce symptoms of psychosis. It also works to prevent nausea and vomiting. Prochlorperazine blocks certain receptors in the body that can cause sedation, muscle relaxation, low blood pressure, and anxiety. Compared to other drugs of its type, it causes less sedation and is less likely to lower blood pressure or interact with other drugs. One study has shown that it can also block a receptor that regulates calcium influx in cells.

How Compazine works in the body

Prochlorperazine works by blocking the dopamine type 2 receptor in the brain, which stops postsynaptic dopamine receptors from being triggered. This action can reduce nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms caused by an overstimulated dopamine system. Prochlorperazine also blocks serotonin type 3 receptors, which can help reduce nausea and vomiting when triggered.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested measure of Compazine is contingent upon the determined condition, such as Tension Headache, Acute Coryza and Schizophrenia. The amount of dosage fluctuates, in accordance with the administration process featured in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Schizophrenia

5.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 2.5 mg

, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Suppository - Rectal, Rectal, Suppository, Injection - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Solution, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous

Anxiety

5.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 2.5 mg

, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Suppository - Rectal, Rectal, Suppository, Injection - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Solution, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous

Nausea

5.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 2.5 mg

, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Suppository - Rectal, Rectal, Suppository, Injection - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Solution, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous

Tension-Type Headache

5.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 2.5 mg

, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Suppository - Rectal, Rectal, Suppository, Injection - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Solution, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous

Acute Coryza

5.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 2.5 mg

, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Suppository - Rectal, Rectal, Suppository, Injection - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Solution, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous

Warnings

Compazine Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Operative Surgery

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Coma

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Compazine.

Common Compazine Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Amisulpride

Major

Prochlorperazine may increase the antipsychotic activities of Amisulpride.

Anagrelide

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Prochlorperazine is combined with Anagrelide.

Arsenic trioxide

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Prochlorperazine is combined with Arsenic trioxide.

Asenapine

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Prochlorperazine is combined with Asenapine.

Astemizole

Major

The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Prochlorperazine.

Compazine Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The toxic dose of prochlorperazine in rats is 750mg/kg when taken orally. In mice, the toxic doses for intraperitoneal and subcutaneous administration are 191mg/kg and 320mg/kg respectively. Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis taking this drug have an increased risk of death. Taking the drug for extended periods of time or at high doses can lead to involuntary and potentially irreversible muscle movements (tardive dyskinesia). Additionally, prochlorperazine can cause a potentially fatal condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome, which is characterized by fever, rigidity of the muscles, altered

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Compazine Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Compazine?

171 active clinical trials are underway to investigate the potential of Compazine in alleviating symptoms of Schizophrenia, Acute Coryza and Tension Headache.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Schizophrenia

97 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2

Anxiety

0 Actively Recruiting

Acute Coryza

0 Actively Recruiting

Nausea

0 Actively Recruiting

Tension-Type Headache

0 Actively Recruiting

Compazine Reviews: What are patients saying about Compazine?

5

Patient Review

2/24/2015

Compazine for Nausea and Vomiting

This is the only anti-nausea/vomiting drug that has really worked for me. I've never experienced any side effects, other than sometimes feeling tired. It's hard to tell if that's from the medication or the event itself; probably both.

5

Patient Review

5/29/2017

Compazine for Nausea and Vomiting caused by Cancer Drugs

I have to use a combination of compazine, zofran, and phenergan to control my nausea and vomiting. Compazine IV is the most effective at controlling the N/V.

5

Patient Review

7/13/2018

Compazine for Feel Like Throwing Up

My partner and I have both used Compazine for nausea with great success. We haven't experienced any negative side effects, which is amazing considering we've been relying on this medication to combat our IBS and GERD issues for years now.

4

Patient Review

7/29/2016

Compazine for Nausea and Vomiting

I have gastroparesis and this medication usually does a great job of managing my nausea and vomiting. Sometimes I still end up throwing up, but it's been a huge help overall.

2.7

Patient Review

3/7/2018

Compazine for Nausea and Vomiting

While this medication did relieve my nausea, I developed concerning side effects after taking it for some time. These included chest pain and anxiety attacks. I urge caution when taking this drug.

2.3

Patient Review

7/20/2017

Compazine for Nausea and Vomiting

About an hour after taking the medication, I had a severe allergic reaction which caused my eyes to roll back into my head and muscles throughout my body to contract. It was incredibly scary and I needed to be injected with a muscle relaxer in order to bring me out of it. Needless to say, I was told never to take this medicine again.

1

Patient Review

10/10/2016

Compazine for Nausea and Vomiting caused by Cancer Drugs

Do not take this medication. I had a terrible reaction to it while undergoing chemotherapy, and ended up in the emergency room as a result.

1

Patient Review

7/4/2020

Compazine for Nausea and Vomiting

I was given Compazine while pregnant, and it caused my jaw to lock shut and my eyes to roll back into my head. I ended up in the emergency room because I knew that if I didn't get help, I would choke to death. The doctor took me off the medication as soon as he realized that I was allergic.

1

Patient Review

4/11/2022

Compazine for Nausea and Vomiting

I had a really terrible experience with this drug. I was extremely jittery and felt like I couldn't sleep, even though I was in a dream-like state. I went to the ER and was told to take Benadryl, but it hasn't helped at all. Does anyone have any suggestions?

1

Patient Review

6/20/2016

Compazine for Nausea and Vomiting

I was told by my doctor that this medication might have some side effects, but I had no idea that it would be so dangerous. I literally almost died from liver failure while taking this drug. If you're considering it, please be sure to weigh the risks and benefits very carefully.
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Patient Q&A Section about compazine

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What does Compazine do to the brain?

"Compazine works to control nausea and vomiting and is a first-generation piperazine phenothiazine antipsychotic medication. Scientists think that phenothiazine antipsychotics may work by blocking the neurotransmitter dopamine from working in the brain."

Answered by AI

Is Zofran the same as Compazine?

"Zofran and Compazine are two different types of drugs. Zofran is a drug that works by blocking the serotonin receptor, while Compazine is an antipsychotic drug that works by decreasing the activity of certain chemicals in the brain."

Answered by AI

What is the drug Compazine used for?

"This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain, which helps to reduce nausea and vomiting.

This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment) by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain. Prochlorperazine belongs to a class of drugs known as phenothiazines."

Answered by AI

How does Compazine make you feel?

"or feeling confused

The possible side effects of this medication include having difficulty speaking or swallowing, stiffness or muscle spasms in your neck, tremors, or any new or unusual muscle movements you cannot control, feeling extremely drowsy or light-headed (like you might pass out), or feeling confused."

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Clinical Trials for Compazine

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fMRI for Cognitive Flexibility

18 - 35
All Sexes
Iowa City, IA

The goal of this basic experimental research study is to examine how the human thalamus supports flexible thinking and behavior. Specifically, the research aims to elucidate how the mediodorsal (MD) thalamus encodes and updates "context"-the mental framework that determines which rules or actions are relevant in a given situation. This work may contribute to understanding why certain psychiatric conditions, such as schizophrenia and ADHD, involve difficulties with cognitive flexibility and control. The primary research questions are: Does the MD thalamus represent the context that organizes how working memory guides task selection? Does the MD thalamus signal when context needs to be updated after a change in task demands? Do these thalamic representations support generalization to new situations or rules? Participants will complete cognitive tasks while undergoing high-resolution brain imaging using 7-Tesla MRI. The investigators will combine behavioral data, computational modeling, and advanced neuroimaging analyses to examine how the thalamus interacts with the cortex during flexible decision-making.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

The University of Iowa

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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Schizophrenia

18 - 65
All Sexes
Nashville, TN

The central hypothesis is this: DMN connectivity can be modulated with inhibitory cTBS when delivered on an accelerated treatment schedule. This study seeks to provide evidence that accelerated, network-targeted inhibitory stimulation of the DMN leads to both altered network activity and a concomitant behavioral change in cognitive performance in individuals with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. This study will also compare the effect of inhibitory cTBS in healthy individuals, as it may also lead to both altered network activity and a behavioral change in cognitive performance in individuals without schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. If successful, this study will have identified a safe, effective, and broadly applicable treatment for cognitive impairment in schizophrenia that has potential for translation into many other psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital

Heather Ward, MD

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Psychosocial Rehabilitation for Schizophrenia

18 - 50
All Sexes
Cleveland, OH

The purpose of this study is to understand how different types of community-based mental health care affect thinking abilities, daily functioning, and brain activity in adults with schizophrenia and related conditions. The investigators are especially interested in learning whether the Clubhouse Model-a structured, supportive community for individuals with mental illness-has unique benefits compared to standard outpatient mental health services. If participants decide to join, they will be asked to complete a total of six study visits with the research team over the course of your participation. Three of these study visits are at the beginning (baseline) and the remaining three are six months later. Two of the three visits will includes interviews, questionnaires, and thinking and memory tasks (cognitive testing) and one session will be an MRI brain scan, which is a safe and non-invasive imaging procedure. The total time required for each visit will be approximately 90 minutes to two hours. Participants may take breaks as needed.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Case Western Reserve University

Jessica A Wojtalik, PhD

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