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Treats or prevents nausea and vomiting.
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Torecan |
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How To Use |
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Missed Dose |
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Thiethylperazine
Torecan
Uses
Treats or prevents nausea and vomiting.
Storage
- Store this medicine in its original container.
- Keep at room temperature, away from heat and light.
- Do not freeze.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Injectable.
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
An IM injection is a shot given in your muscle (upper arm, thigh, buttocks).
This medicine should be given by a nurse or other caregiver trained to give IV or IM medicine.
- Sometimes a family member or friend can be taught to give you this medicine.
You should not use the medicine if it looks cloudy or has turned from clear to colored liquid.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Skin rash, itching, or hives
Trouble breathing
Fast or irregular heartbeat
Unexplained high fever, muscle stiffness
Uncontrollable movements of the face, neck, or tongue
Yellowing of eyes or skin
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to thiethylperazine or to related drugs such as Compazine®, Mellaril®, Thorazine®, or Trilafon®.
Missed Dose
- This medicine needs to be given on a regular schedule.
- If you miss a dose, call your doctor for instructions.
Drug Interactions
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Check with your doctor before using this medicine if you have a bone marrow disorder, liver problems, low or high blood pressure, circulation problems, or a seizure disorder (epilepsy).
This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.
- Use a sunscreen when outdoors.
- Avoid sunlamps or tanning beds.
This medicine may make you very drowsy.
- Avoid driving a car or using machinery.
Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine without asking your doctor.
- You may need to use smaller and smaller doses before stopping completely.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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