Expert advice for Comptil Tablet
It should not be taken by patients who are allergic to prochlorperazine or any of the other ingredients of the tablet or syrup like sucrose. Consult your doctor before taking prochlorperazine If you are breast-feeding or pregnant. Do not drive or operate machines if you have just taken prochlorperazine as it may cause dizziness or tiredness. Do not get up from lying position immediately, as you may experience dizziness. Do not do strenuous exercise or go in sun or get exposed to extreme heat. Avoid taking alcohol. Do not handle the tablet any longer than required as it may cause irritation on the skin.
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Composition
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Prochlorperazine (5mg) |
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Potentially Unsafe With
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Alcohol |
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Side Effect
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Common
Drowsiness, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing). |
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How to works
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How Comptil Tablet works
Comptil 5mg Tablet works by blocking dopamine receptor in the brain and gut which trigger nausea and vomiting. It works in schizophrenia at high dose by blocking dopamine in certain brain regions that affect thoughts and mood. |
