Drug Information
Generic Name:
Prochlorperazine
Pronunciation:
pro-klor-PEAR-ah-zeen
Product Name:
Compazine
Category:
Antiemetic Drugs
How is it given?:
by mouth (PO), intramuscular (IM), intravenous (IV), rectally
Uses:
Treatment of nausea and vomiting
Comment:
Prochlorperazine is a very useful drug in management of patients with nausea and vomiting in the intensive care unit.