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Description
Stemetil 12.5 mg Injection is an antipsychotic medicine that is used to relieve nausea and vomiting and that also controls the symptoms of schizophrenia. It is also used to treat dizziness due to ear diseases such as meniere’s syndrome or labyrinthitis and anxiety. This medicine should be started at low doses and the dose should be increased gradually. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without informing the doctor since this may cause withdrawal symptoms.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Stemetil 12.5 mg Injection
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Stemetil 12.5 mg Injection
Low white blood cell count
Drowsiness
Tremors
Constipation
Dry mouth
Decreased body movements
Irregular heartbeat
Weakness
Skin rash
Uses of Stemetil 12.5 mg Injection
What is it prescribed for?
Schizophrenia
This medicine is used for the treatment of schizophrenia, which is a brain disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, reduced speaking, etc.
Nausea and vomiting
This medicine used to treat nausea and vomiting.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended with this medicine due to an increase in the risk of dizziness, seizures, and irregular heartbeats. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery while receiving this medicine.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit forming tendency has been reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to prochlorperazine or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Severe central nervous system depression
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe central nervous system depression due to an increased risk of serious adverse effects.
Pediatric patients
This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age and weight less than 9 kg.
Pediatric patients
This medicine is not recommended to control nausea and vomiting in pediatric patients who are undergoing surgery.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Tardive dyskinesia
This medicine may cause muscular disorders in some patients. Any incidence of ticks or uncontrolled muscle movements, fever, dizziness, weakness in muscles, etc. should be reported to the doctor immediately. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Blood cells count
This medicine may reduce the blood cell count, especially WBCs (neutrophils). Any symptoms of fever or weakness during the treatment should be reported to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative should be done based on the clinical condition.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 2 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Driving or Operating machinery
This medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low. However, it is advised to contact the doctor immediately if you miss a scheduled dose of this medicine.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended with this medicine due to an increase in the risk of dizziness, seizures, and irregular heartbeats. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery while receiving this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine
Tramadol
Quinidine
Antidiabetic medicines
Antihypertensives
Disease interactions
Dementia
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with dementia-related psychosis since it increases the risk of life-threatening conditions like heart failure and infectious diseases like pneumonia. Alternative medicine should be considered based on clinical conditions.
Cardiovascular disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of cardiovascular disorders due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Report any symptoms such as a headache, dizziness, change in heart rate, palpitations, shortness of breathing, etc. to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of heart function and vital signs, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Parkinson's disease
This medicine may cause pseudo-parkinsonian symptoms such as slow body movements, tremors, pill-rolling motion, postural abnormalities, and gait abnormalities. Hence, this medicine should be used with caution in patients with Parkinson's disease. Report any worsening of your condition to the doctor on priority.
Seizure disorders
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with seizure disorders since it may worsen the patient's condition. Close monitoring of the patient's condition is necessary during treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Kidney disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous
How it works
It works by binding to the receptors and blocking the release of chemical substances that cause psychotic symptoms and nausea and vomiting.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Phenothiazine antipsychotics, Phenothiazine antiemetics
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 18 May 2020
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