Buccastem (Prochlorperazine)

The active ingredient in BUCCASTEM is prochlorperazine. BUCCASTEM 3 mg is equivalent to 1.85 mg of prochlorperazine base.

BUCCASTEM may increase your sensitivity to sunlight. Use this medication with caution if you have a history of blood clots. Use with caution if you are older or at risk of falls, since BUCCASTEM can cause a drop in blood pressure that increases the chances of a fall.

The most common BUCCASTEM side effects may include: Agitation, Altered taste, Changes in blood sugar, Convulsions or tremor, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Dry mouth, Insomnia, Low blood pressure, Nausea, Numbness of the mouth, Restlessness or anxiety, Sensitivity to the sun, Skin reactions, Upper respiratory infection, Vomiting Fact Table Formula C20H24ClN3S License AU, US FDA Bioavailability Unknown Legal status RX Only Chemical Name Prochlorperazine Elimination half-life 4-8 hours, differs with the method of administration Dosage (Strength) 3mg (50 tablets) Pregnancy Consult a doctor Brands Buccastem, Compazine, Compro Protein binding 91-99% PubChem CID 4917 MedlinePlus a682116 ChEBI 8435 ATC code N05AB04 DrugBank DB00433 KEGG D00493 Routes of administration By mouth, rectal, intramuscular (IM), intravenous (IV) Dr. Sheehy (BSc Molecular Biology, PharmD) works a clinical pharmacist specializing in cardiology, oncology, and ambulatory care. He’s a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist (BCPS), and his experience working one-on-one with patients to fine tune their medication and therapy plans for optimal results makes him a valuable subject matter expert for our pharmacy.Read More....