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About Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's

Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's belongs to a class of antipsychotic medications called phenothiazines used to treat nausea and vomiting during a migraine, schizophrenia, mania, anxiety in the short term, and vertigo (dizziness) due to ear problems such as Meniere’s syndrome. Nausea and vomiting are not diseases but are symptoms of many conditions like infections, motion sickness, an early stage of pregnancy, and gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying). Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects a person's ability to feel, think and behave clearly. Mania is a mental condition that causes intense excitement, high energy, and delusions (misbeliefs). Anxiety is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry, and excessive nervousness. 

Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's contains Prochlorperazine which works by inhibiting a natural chemical in the brain (dopamine) that stimulates the vomiting center (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ), thereby preventing nausea and vomiting. Besides this, Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's also controls psychotic symptoms in Schizophrenia and has a calming effect on people suffering from anxiety or mania. 

Take Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, stuffy nose, irritability, missed menstrual periods, impotence (difficulty maintaining an erection), anxiety, skin rash, skin redness, itching, or swelling.  Most of these side effects of Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's if you are known to be allergic to Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's. Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years, as there is an increased risk of adverse effects. Do not take Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's is not recommended for children below 1 year of age. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight while taking Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's as it may cause the skin to be more sensitive to sunlight. If you have fits, depression, diabetes, pheochromocytoma (tumor on the adrenal gland), enlarged prostate gland, Parkinson’s disease, dementia (impairment in memory and thinking), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), glaucoma,  kidney, liver, heart or thyroid problems, inform your doctor before taking Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's.

Uses of Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's

Nausea and vomiting in migraine, Schizophrenia, Anxiety disorder

Directions for Use

Take Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's with or without food as advised by your doctor.Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Avoid contact of tablet with your skin for a very long time as you it may cause swelling, skin redness, and itching (contact skin sensitization).Tablet MD: Place the mouth dissolving tablet in the mouth and allow it to dissolve. Do not swallow. Avoid handling the tablets with wet hands.Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's contains Prochlorperazine that inhibits dopamine secretion that induces the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. Thus, Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's prevents nausea and vomiting. Also, Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's control psychotic symptoms in Schizophrenia and has a calming effect on people suffering from anxiety or mania.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's

  • Dry mouth
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Stuffy nose
  • Irritability
  • Missed menstrual periods
  • Impotence (difficulty in maintaining an erection)
  • Anxiety
  • Skin rash
  • Skin redness, itching or swelling

Drug Warnings

Do not take Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's if you are known to be allergic to Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's. Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years, as there is an increased risk of adverse effects. Do not take Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's is not recommended for children below 1 year of age. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's as it may increase adverse effects. You are recommended to avoid contact of Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's with the skin for a long time as it may cause swelling, redness or itching of the skin. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight while taking Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's as it may cause skin to more sensitive to sunlight. If you have fits, depression, diabetes, pheochromocytoma (tumour on adrenal gland), enlarged prostate gland, Parkinson’s disease, dementia (impairment in memory and thinking), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), glaucoma,  kidney, liver, heart or thyroid problems, inform your doctor before taking Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ProchlorperazineMesoridazine
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ProchlorperazineMetoclopramide
Critical

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ProchlorperazineMesoridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Acuvert 5 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of mesoridazine and Acuvert 5 mg Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking mesoridazine with Acuvert 5 mg Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or an irregular heartbeat. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
ProchlorperazineMetoclopramide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Acuvert 5 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of metoclopramide and Acuvert 5 mg Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Metoclopramide with Acuvert 5 mg Tablet together is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience muscle spasm or movements that you can't stop or control, such as lip smacking, chewing, puckering, frowning or scowling, tongue thrusting, teeth clenching, jaw twitching, blinking, eye rolling, shaking or jerking of arms and legs, tremor, jitteriness, restlessness, pacing, and foot tapping, consult the doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
ProchlorperazineHaloperidol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acuvert 5 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Acuvert 5 mg Tablet and Haloperidol can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Coadministration of Acuvert 5 mg Tablet and Haloperidol can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, contact your doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhea, or vomiting. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
ProchlorperazineArsenic trioxide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acuvert 5 mg Tablet:
Taking Arsenic trioxide and Acuvert 5 mg Tablet together can raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Arsenic trioxide with Acuvert 5 mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. You should contact your doctor immediately if you experience fainting, irregular heartbeats, prolonged diarrhoea or vomiting, sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ProchlorperazineDroperidol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acuvert 5 mg Tablet:
Taking Acuvert 5 mg Tablet and Droperidol together can raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Acuvert 5 mg Tablet with Droperidol can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ProchlorperazineZiprasidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acuvert 5 mg Tablet:
Taking Acuvert 5 mg Tablet and Ziprasidone together can raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Acuvert 5 mg Tablet and Ziprasidone, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
ProchlorperazineQuinidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acuvert 5 mg Tablet:
Taking Acuvert 5 mg Tablet and Quinidine together can increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Acuvert 5 mg Tablet with Quinidine can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
ProchlorperazineCitalopram
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acuvert 5 mg Tablet:
Taking Acuvert 5 mg Tablet with Citalopram can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Acuvert 5 mg Tablet with Citalopram can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
ProchlorperazineEscitalopram
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acuvert 5 mg Tablet:
Taking Acuvert 5 mg Tablet and Escitalopram together can raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acuvert 5 mg Tablet with Escitalopram together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ProchlorperazineSaquinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acuvert 5 mg Tablet:
Taking Acuvert 5 mg Tablet and saquinavir together can raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Acuvert 5 mg Tablet with Saquinavir can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy diet and a low-fat diet, especially in small portions, as it will be easy for digestion. Avoid eating over sweet food and include more salty food, especially if you have been vomiting.
  • If you like to vomit at a specific time, avoid eating your favourite food at that particular time as your taste for that food may get turned off.
  • Include more cool beverages in your food like flavoured gelatin, carbonated beverages. And also, when you drink with a stray, sip slowly to avoid swallowing air that may lead to gas or acidity.
  • Drink any other liquid at least 30 minutes after eating food.
  • If the smell of food makes you feel sick (vomit), do not cook food as it may worsen your condition. Let someone else do cooking or use prepared food from the freezer.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase adverse effects.

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FAQs

Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's 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, Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's prevents nausea and vomiting. Also, Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's 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, Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's may be used to treat vertigo (spinning sensation) caused due to ear problems such as Meniere’s syndrome (a disorder of the inner ear).

Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's may cause photosensitivity (extreme sensitivity to sunlight). Therefore, it is recommended to avoid exposure to direct sunlight while taking Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's.

You are not recommended to take Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's 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 Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's with other medicines.

Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's 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 Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's if you are diabetic.

Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's may cause skin redness, itching and swelling if it comes in contact with the skin for a long time. Therefore, avoid contact of Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's with the skin for a long time as it may cause contact skin sensitization.

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Special Advise

Avoid exposure to direct sunlight while taking Acuvert 5 mg Tablet 15's as it may cause the skin to be more sensitive to sunlight.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Nausea and vomiting: Nausea is a feeling of uneasiness in the stomach that often comes before vomiting. On the other hand, vomiting is the forcible voluntary or involuntary emptying of stomach contents through the mouth. In short nausea and vomiting are not diseases but are symptoms of many conditions like infections, motion sickness, an early stage of pregnancy, and gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying). There is a receptor located in our brain known as the chemoreceptor zone (CTZ) that controls vomiting.

 

Schizophrenia: It is a mental disorder that affects a person's ability to feel, think and behave clearly.

 

Anxiety: It is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry, and excessive nervousness that may interfere with daily activities. The anxiety symptoms include feeling more stress than required for that event and a lack of ability to set aside restlessness and worry.

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