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   Thiethylperazine Maleate

Thiethylperazine Maleate
(oral) (tablet)


Treats nausea and vomiting.Belongs to a class of drugs called phenothiazines.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Torecan

 
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Thiethylperazine Maleate
Torecan
Uses
Treats nausea and vomiting.Belongs to a class of drugs called phenothiazines.

Storage
  • Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.


How To Use
  • APPEARANCE: Tablet. Take this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered. May be taken with or without food or milk.

Side Effects
  • Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Rapid or irregular heartbeat Skin rash, severe itching or hives Uncontrolled body movements Uncontrolled chewing or tongue movements Severe muscle stiffness or slurred speech Fever, chills, or sore throat Yellow skin or eyes Mental confusion or seizures

Precautions
  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to thiethylperazine or to related medicine, such as promethazine (Phenergan®) or prochlorperazine (Compazine®).
  • You should not use thiethylperazine if you are pregnant or may become pregnant.

Missed Dose
  • Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose. You should not use two doses at the same time.

Drug Interactions
  • Check with your doctor before taking if you have heart, lung, blood, liver, or Parkinson's disease, asthma, glaucoma, enlarged prostate, trouble urinating, seizures, or drug or alcohol abuse problems. Talk with your doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Thiethylperazine can make some people dizzy or drowsy, be careful if you drive a car or operate machinery. Standing up slowly from a sitting or lying position can lessen the chance of getting dizzy. There is a risk of side effects with this medicine that include muscle spasms, twitching in the face or body, and uncontrolled tongue and jaw movement.
  • Talk to your doctor about this risk.

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