Ametil 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.46 (50 x 10: ৳ 230.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 4.60
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Prochlorperazine maleate |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
Title
Ametil
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Description
Prochlorperazine is a dopamine &histamine antagonist used to control severe nausea and vomiting, relieve symptoms associated with inner ear disorders, and treat psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia.
Dimensions
- Varies by packaging size
Color options
- Not applicable
Functions
- Anti-nausea
- Anti-emetic
- Antipsychotic
- Anxiolytic
- Anti-vertigo
Materials
- Active ingredient: Prochlorperazine
- Other ingredients: Varies by formulation
Technical specifications
- Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist
- Histamine H1 receptor antagonist
Design elements
- Tablet
- Liquid formulation
- Oral administration
Usability features
- Suitable for adults and children (certain doses)
- No refrigeration required
Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Liquid
Dosage strengths
- Tablet: 5mg, 10mg
- Liquid: 2.5mg/5ml
Age recommendation
- Not recommended in children <2 years of age
Maximum daily dosage
- 40mg for adults antiemetic use
- 150mg for severe disturbances in adult antipsychotic use
Interactions
- Alcohol
- Barbiturates
- Antacids
- Antiparkinson's drugs
- Lithium
- Propanolol
- Phenobarbital
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to prochlorperazine or any component
- Severe CNS depression
- Coma
Common side effects
- Drowsiness
- Muscle spasms
- Tremors
- Skin rash
Pregnancy lactation
- No reported adverse effects during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions warnings
- Caution required for activities requiring alertness
- Increased sensitivity to sunlight
- Reduced sweating and susceptibility to heatstroke
Overdose effects
- Deep sleep
- Coma
- Abnormal muscle movements
- Hypotension
Therapeutic class
- Anti-vertigo drugs
- Anti-emetic drugs
Storage conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protect from light and moisture