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Compazine
COMMON
BRAND NAME(S)
Compazine
COMPAZINE USES
This medication is used to control nausea and vomiting or
for certain mental or mood conditions.
HOW TO USE COMPAZINE
Take by mouth as directed by your doctor. May be taken with
food or milk to lessen stomach irritation. Do not take more
medication than is prescribed.
COMPAZINE SIDE EFFECTS
Constipation, drowsiness, vision changes or dry mouth may
occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your
doctor. Unlikely to occur but report promptly: restlessness,
muscle stiffness, weakness, difficulty speaking, loss of balance,
mask- like facial expression, trembling or shaking, dizziness,
lip smacking or other uncontrollable movements, difficulty
urinating, skin rash/discoloration. Very unlikely to occur
but report promptly: sore throat, unusual bleeding or bruising,
stomach pain, yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, hot dry
skin, vomiting. Though very unlikely to occur, notify your
doctor immediately if you experience any of the following
effects: severe muscle stiffness, confusion, fever, seizures,
irregular/fast heartbeat, increased sweating, prolonged/painful
erection. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction
to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of
an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness,
trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
COMPAZINE PRECAUTIONS
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: very
high or very low blood pressure, liver or heart disease, Reye's
syndrome, alcohol or drug dependencies, nervous system problems,
blood disorders, allergies (especially drug allergies). Use
caution performing tasks that require alertness, such as driving
or using machinery. Use of alcohol can cause extreme drowsiness.
Avoid alcohol use. This medication may increase sensitivity
to sunlight. Avoid prolonged sun exposure and wear a sunscreen
and protective clothing when you are exposed to the sun. This
medication can reduce sweating making you more susceptible
to heat stroke. Avoid strenuous work or exercise in hot weather.
The manufacturer of this drug does not recommend its use during
pregnancy. However, it may be used in certain cases. Discuss
the risks and benefits with your doctor. Certain drugs closely
related to this one (a phenothiazine) are excreted into breast
milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Inform your doctor about all the medications you may use (both
prescription and nonprescription), especially of: anti-depressant/anti-anxiety
drugs, sparfloxacin, grepafloxacin, guanethidine, guanadrel,
metrizamide, cabergoline, lithium, narcotic pain medications
(e.g., codeine), drugs used to aid sleep, drowsiness-causing
antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), other medicines that
make you drowsy. Many cough-and-cold products contain ingredients
that may add a drowsiness effect. Before you use cough-and-cold
medications, ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safe
use of those products. Do not start or stop any medicine without
doctor or pharmacist approval.
COMPAZINE OVERDOSE
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose
may include restlessness, muscle spasms, tremors, twitching,
deep sleep or loss of consciousness, and seizures.
COMPAZINE NOTES
Do not share this medication with others. MISSED DOSE
If dose is one per day, take the missed dose if you remember
that day. If not remembered until the next day, skip the missed
dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. If your dose is
more than one per day, take the missed dose if it is within
an hour. If you remember later, skip the missed dose and resume
your usual dosing schedule. In each case do not "double-up"
the doses.
COMPAZINE STORAGE
Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.
Do not store in the bathroom.
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