Comptil 12.5mg Injection
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Mandar Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Prochlorperazine (12.5mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Phenothiazines Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
Action Class | Dopamine (D2) receptor antagonist- Prochlorperazine |
User Rating | 4.5 |
User Reviews | 347 |
FAQ
Comptil 12.5mg Injection Reviews
Comptil 12.5mg 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 constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision, Parkinsonism, and 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.
How Comptil 12.5mg Injection Works
How to Use Comptil 12.5mg Injection
Benefits of Comptil 12.5mg Injection
- In Treatment of Migraine: Comptil 12.5mg helps treat and prevent migraine headaches. It changes the electrical activity in the brain, blocks chemicals responsible for pain sensation and also blocks signals that cause nausea/vomiting associated with migraines. By preventing and reducing the frequency of migraine headaches, it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.
- In Treatment of Anxiety: Comptil 12.5mg reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and feeling irritable. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping it suddenly can cause serious problems. So, do not stop taking it without discussing it with your doctor.
- In Treatment of Nausea: Comptil 12.5mg blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused due to some medicines and it is also effective in treating nausea/vomiting after an operation (in adults only). The dose will be decided by your doctor and you must always take this medicine as it is prescribed.
- In Treatment of Short term anxiety: Comptil 12.5mg reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that are triggered only at the time of stressful conditions that last for a shorter duration. These could be job interviews, exams, stage performances, etc. It can effectively manage feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and feeling irritable. Comptil 12.5mg will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive.
- In Treatment of Vertigo: Vertigo means a spinning sensation or dizziness that is triggered due to frequent movement or in people suffering from Meniere’s disease. It can happen due to many reasons but it may also occur without any underlying disease. Comptil 12.5mg helps treat this sensation effectively. If you feel dizzy while getting up from the bed, sit for a while and then rise slowly to avoid having an accidental fall.
Uses of Comptil 12.5mg Injection
- Treatment of Nausea
- Treatment of Vomiting
- Treatment of Vertigo
- Treatment of Migraine
- Treatment of Short term anxiety
- Treatment of Anxiety
Comptil 12.5mg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- It can cause your skin to be more sensitive to sunlight. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight while having this medicine.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Comptil 12.5mg as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It makes you more likely to get heatstroke. Avoid heavy exercising and drink plenty of fluids.
- Comptil 12.5mg 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.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
References
- Prochlorperazine maleate [Product Information]. Macquarie Park, NSW: Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd.; 2023.
- Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Prochlorperazine. [Updated 2018 Oct 31].