Posted by ed_uk on May 18, 2005, at 13:02:48
In reply to Prochlorperazine potency, posted by xbunny on May 18, 2005, at 11:37:00
Hi Bunny,
There is no established 'equivalent' dose. It has been estimated that 2.5-5.0mg prochlorperazine may have similar antipsychotic efficacy to chlorpromazine 25mg. This should *not* be taken too seriously, very little information is available! 'Equivalent' doses are inaccurate at best and can be very misleading. Prochlorperazine is more likely to cause akathisia than chlorpromazine.
The usual (oral) dose of prochlorperazine for severe nausea is 5-10mg two or three times a day.
I think your mum should get a different antiemetic! There are many options.
Kind regards,
Ed.
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