Compazine is in a class of drugs called phenothiazines.

Compazine is used to control severe nausea and vomiting. Compazine is also used to treat symptoms such as hallucinations and hostility of the mental disorder schizophrenia, and is occasionally prescribed for anxiety. Compazine is also used to treat the nausea and vomiting caused by radiation therapy, cancer chemotherapy and surgery. Compazine is also used to control symptoms

Compazine belongs to a group of medications known as the phenothiazine antipsychotics. Compazine is sometimes referred to as a major tranquilliser.

Compazine acts by blocking a variety of receptors in the brain, particularly dopamine receptors. Dopamine is involved in transmitting signals between brain cells. When there is an excess amount of dopamine in the brain it causes over-stimulation of dopamine receptors. These receptors normally act to modify behaviour

ALWAYS TAKE COMPAZINE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF YOUR DOCTOR.

Compazine Dosage To control severe nausea and vomiting. Compazine Tablets: The usual Compazine dosage is one 5-milligram or 10-milligram tablet 3 or 4 times a day. Take each dose of Compazine with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. Compazine can be taken with or without food or milk. Do not crush, break, or chew the Compazine tablets. Swallow them whole.

Compazine Dosage For Non-psychotic

Before taking Compazine, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

Antacids (take antacids at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking a dose of Compazine; otherwise they will decrease the effectiveness of Compazine);

Alcohol; over-the-counter cough, cold, or allergy medications; sleep aids; antidepressants; muscle relaxants; barbiturates; or seizure medications. (these drugs will increase the side effects of Compazine, especially drowsiness and

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Most Important Fact about Compazine

Before taking Compazine, tell your doctor if you have
a bone marrow disease,
glaucoma,
seizures,
Parkinson s disease,
kidney disease,
liver disease, or
an enlarged prostate.

Compazine precautions if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Serious side effects of Compazine may include:

an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of your throat, swelling of your lips, tongue, or face, or hives),
uncontrollable movements of the tongue, face, lips, arms, or legs,
muscle spasms of the face or neck,
severe restlessness or tremor,
severe drowsiness or fainting, or
a rash.

Less serious side effects of Compazine may include:

decreased sweating,
dry

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