Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Psychoses Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 2-5 mg Frequency: twice daily Note: up to 15-20 mg/day; Severe or resistant: 40 mg/day |
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Indication: Nausea and vomiting Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 1-2 mg Frequency: twice daily Note: Maximum: 6 mg/day |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: Pediatric |
Dose: No approved dosage – Not available Note: No approved pediatric dosage available |
Administration
- Take as directed
- Regular timing
Side Effect
- Drowsiness
- dry mouth
- blurred vision
- dizziness
- sedation
- antimuscarinic affects
- postural hypotension
- akathisia
- muscle weakness
- anorexia
- insomnia
- rash
- amenorrhoea
- fatigue
- increased prolactin levels
- extrapyramidal side effects
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- blood dyscrasias
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Opiates, Analgesics, Barbiturates, Sedatives, General anaesthetics, Alcohol
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Increased CNS depression
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TCAs, Antiparkinsonian drugs
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Increased risk of side effects
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Preexisting CNS depression
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Can worsen brain function depression
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Coma
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May deepen unconsciousness
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Data Sources
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