Manufacturer: Abbott
Salt Composition : Prochlorperazine(12.5mg)
Vial of 1ml Injection
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Stemetil Injection is given by your doctor or nurse. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effect is orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing). This is temporary and usually resolves with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about these side effects. It may also cause drowsiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Before taking this medicine you should let your doctor know if you have jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), epilepsy, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), an underactive thyroid gland, increased pressure in the eye (glaucoma), enlarged prostate gland, liver, kidney, and heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor. Inform the doctor if you have ever abused alcohol.
Stemetil Injection is a dopamine antagonist. It has an antipsychotic effect by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. Dopamine also controls the region in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting. Therefore, Stemetil Injection also shows an antiemetic action.
Prochlorperazine is reported to be mainly excreted via the feces and bile. Low quantities of unchanged prochlorperazine and its metabolite were detectable in the urine. Following intravenous and single oral dose administration, the terminal elimination half live were 9 and 8 hours, respectively.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Stemetil
Drowsiness
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
History of allergy to prochlorperazine or the phenothiazine drug class.
Concomitant use of CNS depressants (opioids, benzodiazepines, and barbiturates) leading to sedation.
Concomitant use of anticholinergic medications (scopolamine, atropine, etc.)
Pre-existing cardiac conduction abnormalities.
Information regarding the use of Stemetil Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Stemetil Injection.
Stemetil Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Occasional short-term use of Stemetil Injection for the treatment of nausea and vomiting poses little risk to the breastfed infant.
Prochlorperazine is a first-generation antipsychotic. FDA indications include schizophrenia, schizoaffective, and other conditions presenting with symptoms of psychosis, as well as nausea and vomiting (post-chemotherapy, post-radiation therapy, pre- and post-operative setting, and other conditions).
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Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Stemetil Injection is used for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting.
It may also be used to treat dizziness associated with problems of the inner ear such as Meniere’s Syndrome.
It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Stemetil Injection as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
It makes you more likely to get heatstroke. Avoid heavy exercising and drink plenty of fluids.
It can cause your skin to be more sensitive to sunlight. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight while having this medicine.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. How does Stemetil Injection work?
Stemetil Injection is used to treat mental disorders like schizophrenia. It is also used to treat and prevent nausea, and vomiting.It may be used to treat anxiety (short-term) in certain cases where other anti-anxiety drugs have been ineffective. It is also used to treat nausea, vomiting, dizziness or spinning sensations (vertigo) due to Meniere's disease.It belongs to a class of medication call phenothiazines. It acts on the central nervous system by blocking certain receptors thus producing an anti-psychotic and anti-vomiting effect
Q. Does Stemetil Injection expire?
Yes, Stemetil Injection does expire. Please check the expiry date written on the pack and it refers to the last day of that month. Do not use Stemetil Injection after the expiry date.
Q. Is Stemetil Injection available over the counter?
Stemetil Injection is not available over the counter. It is available only on prescription from the doctor
Q. Is Stemetil Injection safe to use?
Stemetil Injection is safe to use for a prescribed duration in the dose as advised by a doctor.
