Treats nausea, vomiting, and anxiety before or after surgery
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to triflupromazine. This medicine should not be used if you have Parkinson's disease, or Reye's syndrome
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). An IV infusion is medicine that is put directly into your body through one of your veins.
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.
Avoid getting this medicine on your skin. If it does get on your skin, rinse the area thoroughly with water.
Triflupromazine is usually light orange or yellow-green. You should not use the medicine if it has changed color.
If a dose is missed:
This medicine needs to be given on a regular schedule. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor for instructions.
Storage:
Store 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 also taking insulin, medicine for high blood pressure, muscle relaxants, sedatives, or tranquilizers.
Make sure your doctor knows if you take other medicines that may make you sleepy such as cold or allergy medicines, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, or narcotic pain killers.
Warnings:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Before using this medicine, let your doctor know if you have heart or lung 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.
Do not suddenly stop using 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
Yellowing of eyes or skin
Dizziness, weakness, or headache
Pink or brown colored urine
Dry mouth, nose, and throat
Constipation, stomach upset
Muscle or skin discomfort where the shot or IV is given
