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Prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine

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Prochlorperazine is an inotrope which is a kind of heart failure drug (cardiovascular drug).

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Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Dizziness
Nausea
Weight gain
Drowsiness
Congested nose
Headache
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Blurred vision
Agitation
No menstrual periods
Nasal congestion
Cloudy or blurred vision

Serious

Akathisia
Low blood pressure on standing

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Schizophrenia
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Acute schizophrenia
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