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===[[Headache]]===
===[[Headache]]===
*10 mg IV (slow push or in 1L IV NS)
*10 mg IV (slow push or in 1L IV NS)
===[[Nausea/Vomiting]]===
*5-10 mg PO or IV q6-8 hours
*Max: 40mg/day


==Pediatric Dosing==
==Pediatric Dosing==

Revision as of 23:12, 3 December 2015

General

  • Type:
  • Dosage Forms:
  • Routes of Administration:
  • Common Trade Names: Compazine

Adult Dosing

Headache

  • 10 mg IV (slow push or in 1L IV NS)

Nausea/Vomiting

  • 5-10 mg PO or IV q6-8 hours
  • Max: 40mg/day

Pediatric Dosing

Special Populations

Contraindications

  • Allergy to class/drug

Adverse Reactions

Serious

Common

Pharmacology

  • Half-life:
  • Metabolism:
  • Excretion:
  • Mechanism of Action:

Comments

See Also

References