Compazine
Schizophrenia, Anxiety, Nausea + 2 more
Treatment
20 Active Studies for Compazine
Treatment for
Schizophrenia
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
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
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
5
Patient Review
5/29/2017
Compazine for Nausea and Vomiting caused by Cancer Drugs
5
Patient Review
7/13/2018
Compazine for Feel Like Throwing Up
4
Patient Review
7/29/2016
Compazine for Nausea and Vomiting
2.7
Patient Review
3/7/2018
Compazine for Nausea and Vomiting
2.3
Patient Review
7/20/2017
Compazine for Nausea and Vomiting
1
Patient Review
10/10/2016
Compazine for Nausea and Vomiting caused by Cancer Drugs
1
Patient Review
7/4/2020
Compazine for Nausea and Vomiting
1
Patient Review
4/11/2022
Compazine for Nausea and Vomiting
1
Patient Review
6/20/2016
Compazine for Nausea and Vomiting
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."
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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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