Torecan

by Novartis/Nouveaux

Active ingredients: Phenothiazine, Thiethyleperazine maleate, Thiethylperazine

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About Thiethylperazine

Antiemetic & Gastroprokinetic

Uses

Nausea, vomiting; vertigo; motion sickness.

How to take it

In acute case: Adults: 6.5 mg by IM inj or slow IV. Prevention of post-operative vomiting: Adults: 6.5 mg IM half an hr before the end of operation. Children: Not recommended. Inject IM deeply into large muscle mass, patient should be lying down & remain so far at least 1 hour after administration; although not generally recommended, thiethylperazine can be given as an IV infusion over 15-30 min should not be given IV push; SC administration not recommended.

Side effects

CNS disturbances. Anticholinergic effects. ECG and endocrine changes, allergic effects and extrapyramidal symptoms occur rarely at low dosage.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Contraindications: Severely depressed or comatose states. Precautions: Liver dysfunction. Cardiovascular disease. Bone marrow depression.

Advice

Take rest or do not change position for 1 hour after taking medication. Contact prescriber if CNS reactions, decreased urine output or vision changes occur. Avoid using alcohol. Avoid dangerous activities. Use sunscreen and avoid direct sunlight to prevent photosensitivity. Periodic eye examination is necessary for patients on long term therapy.

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Interactions with Thiethylperazine

CNS depressants, alcohol, analgesics, antihypertensives, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, antidiabetics.

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