Prochlorperazine Maleate

Schizophrenia, Anxiety, Nausea + 2 more

Treatment

20 Active Studies for Prochlorperazine Maleate

What is Prochlorperazine Maleate

Prochlorperazine

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Prochlorperazine, also known as Compazine, is a medication used to treat severe nausea, vomiting, anxiety, and schizophrenia. It works by blocking certain receptors in the brain and depressing the chemoreceptor trigger zone. Prochlorperazine was first developed in the 1950s and approved by the FDA in 1956. Although newer drugs are available, Prochlorperazine is still widely used to treat nausea and vomiting.

Compazine

is the brand name

Prochlorperazine Maleate Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Compazine

Prochlorperazine

1956

162

Effectiveness

How Prochlorperazine Maleate Affects Patients

Prochlorperazine is a drug that works to calm the brain by blocking dopamine receptors. It is also effective in preventing nausea and vomiting, and can have anti-anxiety effects. Compared to other similar drugs, prochlorperazine causes less drowsiness and is less likely to cause low blood pressure or interact with other medications. It can also block certain receptors in the body to help reduce the amount of calcium ion influx.

How Prochlorperazine Maleate works in the body

The exact way prochlorperazine works is unknown, but it likely works by blocking the dopamine receptors in the brain. Blocking the dopamine receptors interrupts communication between the brain and the body, reducing nausea and vomiting. Prochlorperazine also blocks serotonin type 3 and dopamine type 2 receptors at the chemoreceptor trigger zone, further reducing nausea and vomiting.

When to interrupt dosage

The prescribed amount of Prochlorperazine Maleate is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, such as Tension Headache, Acute Coryza and Schizophrenia. The quantity of dosage fluctuates, according to the method of delivery noted in the table below.

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

Prochlorperazine Maleate has five contraindications and must not be employed together with any of the conditions listed in the following table.

Prochlorperazine Maleate 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 Prochlorperazine Maleate.

Common Prochlorperazine Maleate 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.

Prochlorperazine Maleate Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The toxic dose of prochlorperazine in rats is 750mg/kg, 191mg/kg when administered intraperitoneally, and 320mg/kg when given subcutaneously. Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis taking antipsychotic medications were found to have an increased risk of death compared to those taking placebos. Prochlorperazine can also cause tardive dyskinesia, a syndrome of potentially irreversible, involuntary movements. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a potentially fatal condition, is also associated with prochlorperazine. Symptoms of overdose include dystonic reactions, central nervous system depression, convuls

Prochlorperazine Maleate Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Prochlorperazine Maleate?

171 active clinical trials are currently underway to assess the effectiveness of Prochlorperazine Maleate in treating 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

Prochlorperazine Maleate Reviews: What are patients saying about Prochlorperazine Maleate?

5

Patient Review

6/24/2011

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Nausea and Vomiting caused by Cancer Drugs

No side effects that I could tell, and it really helped me to relax.

5

Patient Review

7/25/2013

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Severe Nausea and Vomiting that has Lasted a Long Time

I have vertigo and sometimes the attacks are really bad. I get dizzy and sick, and it feels like my head is spinning for hours. Sometimes I have to go to the hospital. This time they gave me this treatment to take home, and it really helped.

5

Patient Review

7/25/2013

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Severe Nausea and Vomiting that has Lasted a Long Time

I have vertigo and this medication has been a huge help in managing my attacks. I don't feel sick for hours anymore and it's really improved my quality of life.

5

Patient Review

6/24/2011

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Nausea and Vomiting caused by Cancer Drugs

I experienced no negative side effects from this treatment, and it helped me to feel more relaxed.

4.7

Patient Review

12/29/2011

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Nausea and Vomiting

This treatment has been very effective for me.

4.7

Patient Review

12/29/2011

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Nausea and Vomiting

This treatment has been very effective for me.

4.3

Patient Review

1/15/2014

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Severe Nausea and Vomiting that has Lasted a Long Time

I've been struggling with nausea and vomiting for the past three years without any relief. My doctor and I are currently going over all of my tests and repeating them in hopes of finding a cause. Two weeks ago, he prescribed me this medication as a temporary measure, and I'm happy to report that it's working!

4.3

Patient Review

1/15/2014

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Severe Nausea and Vomiting that has Lasted a Long Time

My nausea and vomiting issues have been persistent for the last three years, but my doctor and I are making progress. We're currently retesting everything and this medication has shown good results in the meantime!

4.3

Patient Review

10/22/2011

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Severe Nausea and Vomiting that has Lasted a Long Time

This medication was a godsend. I had been suffering from a gallbladder infection for over a week, to the point where I couldn't keep any food down. After just one dose of this treatment, the nausea completely disappeared.

4.3

Patient Review

10/22/2011

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Severe Nausea and Vomiting that has Lasted a Long Time

This medication was a huge relief. I had been dealing with nausea and vomiting for a week straight before trying this, and one dose completely took away those symptoms.

4

Patient Review

12/7/2012

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Anxiety without Psychosis

I had been having extreme temporal headaches waking me from sleep. Headaches from an unknown cause. Been seen by 3 different MD's. Finally prescribed to take this 2 10mg 3xdaily. Headaches stopped.

4

Patient Review

12/7/2012

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Anxiety without Psychosis

I was getting terrible headaches that would wake me up from sleep. After seeing a few different doctors and trying this medication, my headaches completely stopped.

3.7

Patient Review

8/24/2011

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Nausea and Vomiting

This medication was effective at stopping my nausea, but it came with a lot of other unpleasant side effects. I felt cramped and numb all over, and developed a headache and sore throat. I also got very hot and feverish. I stopped taking the medication, but my body still feels tense and tingling. I'm worried something is wrong...

3.7

Patient Review

8/24/2011

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Nausea and Vomiting

At first, this medication helped with my nausea caused by dizzy spells. However, I started to experience some very unpleasant side effects like stomach pain, a sore throat, headaches, and fever. I stopped taking the medication but even now my body feels tense and tingling. I'm worried something is wrong...

3

Patient Review

2/9/2011

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Anxiety without Psychosis

This treatment helped me some days when my anxiety was bad, but other days I still felt overwhelmed. I talked to my doctor about trying a different medication.

3

Patient Review

2/9/2011

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Anxiety without Psychosis

This medication was sometimes effective for my anxiety, but other times I still felt very overwhelmed. I decided to speak with my doctor about trying a different treatment option.

3

Patient Review

10/12/2009

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Nausea and Vomiting

I felt nauseous and threw up a lot while taking this medication.

3

Patient Review

10/12/2009

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Nausea and Vomiting

I experienced a lot of nausea and vomiting with this treatment.

2.3

Patient Review

7/3/2022

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Nausea and Vomiting

I have Labyrinthitis and vertigo, which causes me to vomit. I was prescribed Stemetil, but it only made me shake uncontrollably. I don't know what's worse: the sickness or the shaking.

2.3

Patient Review

12/30/2010

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Anxiety without Psychosis

This medication helped to stabilize my mood and anxiety levels.

2.3

Patient Review

12/30/2010

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Anxiety without Psychosis

I found this treatment to be helpful in terms of mood stabilization and anxiety reduction.

2.3

Patient Review

7/3/2022

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Nausea and Vomiting

I was prescribed Stemetil for my vertigo and labyrinthitis, but it only made things worse by giving me the shakes. I don't know what's worse: the sickness or the shaking.

1.7

Patient Review

5/16/2009

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Nausea and Vomiting

My sister takes this drug and I'm horrified at the involuntary tongue movements. Her tongue constantly darts in and out of her mouth, making her look like she's crazy. I've talked her into asking her Dr for a different drug.

1.7

Patient Review

5/16/2009

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Nausea and Vomiting

My sister takes this drug and I'm horrified at the involuntary tongue movements. Her tongue constantly darts in and out of her mouth, making her look like she's crazy. I've talked her into asking her Dr for a different drug. Her own Dr is the one that took note of the problem and yet did nothing till she asked for a different rx. She's also experienced high anxiety, dizziness and restlessness.

1

Patient Review

11/30/2021

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Feel Like Throwing Up

My sister was given this medication for dizziness, but she immediately felt confused after taking it. She took a second dose and soon developed schizophrenia, from which she has not yet recovered. This drug has a 73% negative reaction rate; please do your research before taking it.

1

Patient Review

11/30/2021

Prochlorperazine Maleate for Feel Like Throwing Up

My sister was given this for dizziness, but she immediately felt confused and disoriented after taking it. She took a second dose, and now she's experiencing a full-blown psychosis episode from which she hasn't recovered. I looked into it and found that 73% of people have negative reactions to this drug. Please do your research before taking it.
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Patient Q&A Section about prochlorperazine maleate

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

What is prochlorperazine maleate side effects?

"Dizziness, feeling unsteady, or having trouble keeping your balance can be caused by blurred vision, dry mouth, stuffed nose, headache, nausea, constipation, or difficulty urinating."

Answered by AI

How does prochlorperazine help vertigo?

"Prochlorperazine, or Stemetil, is an anti-sickness drug that helps reduce the impact of abnormal signals from the balance organ. This can help relieve the symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and vertigo associated with Ménière's disease, labyrinthitis, and other inner ear disorders."

Answered by AI

What is prochlorperazine maleate used for?

"Prochlorperazine is an anti-sickness medicine that can help with nausea and vomiting. It is often used to treat morning sickness."

Answered by AI

Is prochlorperazine a sedative?

"Prochlorperazine can act as a sedative, but people usually develop a tolerance to the sedative effects quickly. Prochlorperazine can also help relieve nausea, itching, and the movements of the gastrointestinal tract. Additionally, it has weak antihistamine properties and mild effects on the nervous system."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Prochlorperazine Maleate

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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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