Prochlorperazine — brands & medicines in Pakistan
Pakistan mein Prochlorperazine ke 1 brands available hain. Drug class: Phenothiazine / Antiemetic / Antipsychotic. Neeche se koi bhi brand select karein aur uses, dosage, side effects aur price dekhein.
Quick Answer
Prochlorperazine is a phenothiazine / antiemetic / antipsychotic used in Pakistan for Nausea and vomiting (ulti — antiemetic), Vertigo and labyrinthine disorders (chakkar aana — vestibular dysfunction), Migraine-associated nausea. Available as 1 brand. Prescription required. Always confirm dose with a doctor or pharmacist.
What is Prochlorperazine?
Prochlorperazine is a phenothiazine / antiemetic / antipsychotic used in Pakistan for a range of medical conditions. Doctors and pharmacists in Pakistan recognize Prochlorperazine under multiple brand names — currently 1 listed on PakVita (1 tablet). The information below is a synthesis from DRAP-registered medicine entries, BNF, and WHO Essential Medicines references.
Common indications
- Nausea and vomiting (ulti — antiemetic)
- Vertigo and labyrinthine disorders (chakkar aana — vestibular dysfunction)
- Migraine-associated nausea
- Short-term anxiety (adjunct — doctor supervised)
- Schizophrenia / psychosis (25mg dosing — specialist use)
Indication and dose vary by medical condition, age, weight, and other factors. Always confirm with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Typical dosage
As prescribed — for nausea/vomiting: typically 5mg-10mg 2-3 times daily (short-term); for vertigo: 5mg 3 times daily initially; do not use long-term for vertigo without specialist review
This is a general adult guidance pattern based on the manufacturer's label for one of the Prochlorperazine brands listed below. Children, elderly patients, pregnant women, and people with kidney or liver impairment usually need different dosing — confirm with your doctor.
Side effects
Common (usually mild)
- Sedation / drowsiness (avoid driving)
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Blurred vision (anticholinergic)
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Extrapyramidal effects — akathisia, dystonia (especially at higher doses or in young patients)
Serious — stop and see a doctor
- Acute dystonia — oculogyric crisis, torticollis, trismus (especially young patients — treat with IM anticholinergic)
- Tardive dyskinesia (long-term use — uncontrolled repetitive movements)
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome — NMS (rare: high fever, rigidity, confusion — EMERGENCY)
- QT prolongation / cardiac arrhythmia
Important warnings
- Acute dystonia risk — especially in young patients (oculogyric crisis, torticollis, trismus) — frightening but treatable with IM anticholinergic; seek emergency care
- Not for long-term use — tardive dyskinesia risk with prolonged treatment
- Avoid in Parkinson's disease — dopamine blockade worsens parkinsonian symptoms
- Not indicated for motion sickness — scopolamine or cinnarizine preferred
- Lowers seizure threshold — caution in epilepsy
- QT prolongation risk — avoid with other QT-prolonging drugs
Drug class
Antiemetics (Anti-Vomiting)Prochlorperazine brands in Pakistan (1)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Prochlorperazine used for in Pakistan?
Prochlorperazine is commonly used for Nausea and vomiting (ulti — antiemetic), Vertigo and labyrinthine disorders (chakkar aana — vestibular dysfunction), Migraine-associated nausea, Short-term anxiety (adjunct — doctor supervised), and other indications. It belongs to the phenothiazine / antiemetic / antipsychotic drug class.
What is the typical dosage of Prochlorperazine?
Typical adult dosing is described by manufacturers as: "As prescribed — for nausea/vomiting: typically 5mg-10mg 2-3 times daily (short-term); for vertigo: 5mg 3 times daily initially; do not use long-term for vertigo without specialist review". Always confirm dose, duration, and timing with a qualified doctor or pharmacist — dose depends on indication, weight, age, kidney/liver function, and other medications.
What are the common side effects of Prochlorperazine?
Common side effects include Sedation / drowsiness (avoid driving), Dry mouth, Constipation, Blurred vision (anticholinergic), Hypotension (low blood pressure), Extrapyramidal effects — akathisia, dystonia (especially at higher doses or in young patients). Most are mild and resolve as the body adjusts. Stop the medicine and contact a doctor if side effects are severe, persistent, or include allergic symptoms (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty).
When should I stop Prochlorperazine and see a doctor?
Stop Prochlorperazine and seek urgent medical care if you experience: Acute dystonia — oculogyric crisis, torticollis, trismus (especially young patients — treat with IM anticholinergic); Tardive dyskinesia (long-term use — uncontrolled repetitive movements); Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome — NMS (rare: high fever, rigidity, confusion — EMERGENCY); QT prolongation / cardiac arrhythmia. These are serious signs that need immediate attention.
Is Prochlorperazine available without a prescription in Pakistan?
Prescription required.
What brands of Prochlorperazine are available in Pakistan?
1 brand of Prochlorperazine is listed on PakVita: 1 tablet. Browse the brand list below and click any name for prices, dosage, and full information.
Sources
- DRAP Registered Drug Products Database — Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
- British National Formulary (BNF) — BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press
- WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. — World Health Organization