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Prochlor Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Uses:

Nausea and vomiting in migraine, Schizophrenia, Anxiety disorder

Medicinal Benefits:

Prochlor Tablet contains Prochlorperazine that inhibits dopamine secretion that induces the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. Thus, Prochlor Tablet prevents nausea and vomiting. Also, Prochlor Tablet control psychotic symptoms in Schizophrenia and has a calming effect on people suffering from anxiety or mania.

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Prochlor Tablet contains Prochlorperazine, an antipsychotic drug that works by inhibiting dopamine receptors that stimulate the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. Thus, Prochlor Tablet prevents nausea and vomiting. Also, Prochlor Tablet decreases the action of dopamine (a chemical messenger involved in transmitting messages between brain cells) in the brain and helps to control psychotic symptoms in Schizophrenia.

Yes, Prochlor Tablet may be used to treat vertigo (spinning sensation) caused due to ear problems such as Meniere’s syndrome (a disorder of the inner ear).

Prochlor Tablet may cause photosensitivity (extreme sensitivity to sunlight). Therefore, it is recommended to avoid exposure to direct sunlight while taking Prochlor Tablet .

You are not recommended to take Prochlor Tablet with alprazolam as co-administration of these medicines may increase adverse effects such as confusion, drowsiness, dizziness and difficulty in concentrating. However, please contact your doctor before using Prochlor Tablet with other medicines.

Prochlor Tablet should be used with caution in diabetes patients as it may cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Therefore, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Prochlor Tablet if you are diabetic.

Prochlor Tablet may cause skin redness, itching and swelling if it comes in contact with the skin for a long time. Therefore, avoid contact of Prochlor Tablet with the skin for a long time as it may cause contact skin sensitization.