# Prochlorperazine Maleate (Prochlorperazine Maleate)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/prochlorperazine-maleate
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Prochlorperazine Maleate?

Prochlorperazine Maleate is a conventional antipsychotic. It is prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, nausea, psychotic disorders. Across the United States, 15,000 doctors prescribe Prochlorperazine to approximately 256,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Prochlorperazine Maleate

## Indications

Prochlorperazine Maleate is prescribed for several conditions including anxiety disorders, nausea, psychotic disorders, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Anxiety Disorders](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/anxiety-disorders)
- [Nausea](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/nausea)
- [Psychotic Disorders](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/psychotic-disorders)
- [Schizophrenia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/schizophrenia)
- [Vomiting](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/vomiting)
- [Dementia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/dementia)

## Mechanism of action

decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: conventional antipsychotics
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

spasm of the neck muscles, sometimes progressing to tightness of the throat, swallowing difficulty, difficulty breathing, and/or protrusion of the tongue

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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