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®
Uses:
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.
If a dose is missed:
This medicine needs to be given on a regular schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor for instructions.
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.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking other medicines that may make you sleepy such as cold or allergy medicines, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, or narcotic pain killers.
Avoid drinking alcohol while you are using thiethylperazine.
Warnings:
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.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Skin rash, itching, or hives
Trouble breathing
Fast or irregular heartbeat
Unexplained high fever, muscle stiffness
Uncontrollable movements of the face, neck, or tongue
