Stimat 5mg Tablet 10'S

Introduction About STIMAT 5MG TABLET

STIMAT 5MG TABLET contains Prochlorperazine which belongs to the group of
medicines called Phenothiazines. It is used to manage balance problems or
dizziness (vertigo) due to inner ear problems such as meniere’s syndrome or
labyrinthitis, nausea and vomiting (due to migraine or other causes), mental
illnesses such as schizophrenia and m
It is also used to manage anxiety in the short term.

Avoid exposure to direct sunlight while taking this medicine as it may cause
your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Your doctor might order regular tests
while you are taking this medicine. These might include blood tests to determine
the white blood cell count, to monitor blood sugar levels and an ECG to check
your heart is working properly.

Avoid consum
serious breathing difficulties. STIMAT 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use if
you have brain damage, anaemia (blood cell disorder), drowsiness, slower
breathing and weak pulse, decrease in alertness because of taking certain
medications or drinking alcohol, circulatory collapse, central nervous system
depression (coma or drug intoxication) and bone marrow depression.

STIMAT 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver or kidney
problems, heart problems or a family history of heart problems, diabetes,
thyroid problems, glaucoma, stroke and parkinson’s disease. Consult your doctor
before taking it.

STIMAT 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding
women. Consult your doctor before taking STIMAT 5MG TABLET. It is not
recommended for use in children under 1 year of age or who weigh less than 10kg.

STIMAT 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years
and above), especially with dementia. The most common side effects of taking
STIMAT 5MG TABLET are constipation, dry mouth, drowsiness and blurred vision.
Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.

Uses Of STIMAT 5MG TABLET

Manage:

• balance problems or dizziness (vertigo) due to inner ear problems such as meniere’s syndrome or labyrinthitis
• nausea and vomiting (due to migraine or other cause)
• schizophrenia and m
• anxiety (for short-term)

How STIMAT 5MG TABLET Works

STIMAT 5MG TABLET works by balancing the chemicals called dopamine and serotonin
(that allows communication between nerve cells) and helps to manage mental
illness. It also blocks the action of a chemical called dopamine (transfers
messages to part of the brain called vomiting centre which triggers nausea and
vomiting) in the brain. Thus, helps to manage nausea and vomiting effectively.

How to use STIMAT 5MG TABLET

Take STIMAT 5MG TABLET as advised by your doctor. Swallow STIMAT 5MG TABLET with
a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the
correct dose and duration of medicine for you depending upon your age, body
weight and disease condition.

Side Effects Of STIMAT 5MG TABLET

Common

• constipation
• dry mouth
• drowsiness, (akathisia) inability to remain still
• blurred vision

Uncommon

• low blood pressure
• peripheral oedema
• irregular heartbeat
• dermatitis
• maculopapular eru
• urticaria, photosensitivity, abnormal pigmentation
• menstrual irregularities
• gynaecomastia (enlargement of male breast tissue)
• intestinal obstruction
• urinary retention
• headache, insomnia
• increased body temperature
• respiratory depression

Rare

Stop taking STIMAT 5MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you
experience any of the following side effects:

• rashes, difficulty in swallowing or breathing, swelling of the lips, face, throat or tongue (signs of allergic reaction)
• neurole
• agranulocytosis or leukopenia (a blood disorder characterised by frequent infections such as fever, sore throat or mouth ulcers)
• jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes)
• palpitations (fast, uneven and forceful heartbeats) and breathing problems like wheezing, shortness of breath and chest pain or tightness
• blood clots in the veins of the legs (swelling, pain and redness in the leg), which may travel through blood vessels to the lungs causing chest pain and difficulty in breathing)
• extrapyramidal symptoms such as rigid or stiff muscles, trembling or shaking, body spasm, unusual eye movements such as rolling of the eyes, exaggeration of reflexes, drooling, difficulty moving or loss of muscle power
• sore breast in both men and women
• seizures or fits
• long-lasting and painful erection of the penis

How To Manage Side Effects

!### Constipation

Try to eat more high-fiber foods such as fresh fruit, vegetables, cereals and
drink plenty of water. If this does not help, inform your doctor for receiving
alternate management for constipation.

!### Dizziness Or Drowsiness

Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating machinery if
you feel drowsiness. Avoid alcohol consum
Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.

!### Dry Mouth

Sip water regularly and other sugar free liquids. Do not use mouthwashes that
contain alcohol because they can make your mouth dry, use mouthwash that is used
only for dry mouth. Limit your caffeine intake. Avoid smoking or using tobacco
products. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.

Headache

Drink ample amount of water and avoid skipping meals. Get adequate rest. Try to
be relaxed and stress free. Apply pain relieving balm on your forehead if
necessary. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

ContraindicatedSTIMAT 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Taking this
medicine in the last trimester of pregnancy may lead to symptoms like shaking,
muscle stiffness, weakness, sleepiness, agitation, breathing problems and
difficulty in feeding the new-born baby. Consult your doctor before taking
STIMAT 5MG TABLET.

!### Breastfeeding

ContraindicatedSTIMAT 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult
your doctor before taking STIMAT 5MG TABLET.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Use with CautionDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel sleepy after taking STIMAT 5MG
TABLET.

!### Alcohol

Consult your doctorDo not drink alcohol while you are taking STIMAT 5MG TABLET as it may cause
serious breathing difficulties.

!### Kidney

Use with CautionSTIMAT 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems.
Consult your doctor before taking STIMAT 5MG TABLET.

!### Liver

Use with CautionSTIMAT 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver problems.
Consult your doctor before taking STIMAT 5MG TABLET.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not take STIMAT 5MG TABLET if you are allergic to prochlorperazine or any
other ingredients of this medicine.

!### Heart Disease

Use with CautionSTIMAT 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart problems or
a family history of heart problems. Consult your doctor before taking STIMAT 5MG
TABLET.

Others

STIMAT 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you have:

• pheochromocytoma (tumour of the adrenal gland)
• brain damage
• anaemia (blood cell disorder), neutropenia (low white blood cell count) and thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)
• drowsiness, slower breathing and weak pulse
• decrease in alertness because of taking certain medications or drinking alcohol
• circulatory collapse
• central nervous system depression (coma or drug intoxication)

Before taking STIMAT 5MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have:

• thyroid problems
• an enlarged prostate gland
• parkinson’s disease, dementia
• epilepsy or fits (seizures), depression
• myasthenia gravis (weakening of muscle)
• glaucoma (pain in eyes with blurred vision)
• low levels of potassium, calcium and magnesium in the blood
• loss of appetite
• abnormally low weight
• stroke and family history of blood clots
• a scheduled surgery which requires spinal anaesthesia
• to undergo blood test or urine test
• encephalopathy

Use in Paediatrics:

STIMAT 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children under 1 year of age or
who weigh less than 10kg. Contact your child’s doctor for advice.

Use in Geriatrics:

STIMAT 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years
and above), especially with dementia. Contact your doctor before taking STIMAT
5MG TABLET.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before taking STIMAT 5MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the
following medicines:

• sedatives like diazepam, clonazepam and barbiturates like butabarbital, pentobarbital (medicines used to manage insomnia, anxiety and p
• antidepressants like amitriptyline, citalopram, escitalopram, venlafaxine (used to manage depression)
• levodopa (medicines used for parkinson’s disease)
• carbamazepine (used to manage epilepsy)
• amiodarone, disopyramide, propranolol or quinidine (medicines used to correct the rhythm of heartbeat)
• doxazosin, terazosin, guanethidine, guanadrel, bepridil, clonidine (used to manage high blood pressure)
• anti-diabetic medicines Ex. glimepiride (used to manage diabetes mellitus)
• anti-cancer drugs (cytotoxics) Ex. vincristine (used to manage cancer)
• antibiotics Ex. clarithromycin, erythromycin, grepafloxacin, sparfloxacin, intravenous erythromycin (medicines used to manage bacterial infections)
• antacids such as aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide (used for indigestion and heartburn)
• anticholinergic drugs Ex.hyoscyamine (used for irritable bowel syndrome)
• amphetamine (used to manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
• adrenaline (used in life threatening allergic reactions)
• desferrioxamine (used in patients who have too much iron in the blood)
• lithium (used to manage some types of mental illnesses)
• opioids Ex. morphine, codeine, methadone (used to manage severe pain)
• antihistamines Ex. diphenhydramine (used to manage allergies)
• cabergoline (medicines used to manage high levels of prolactin)
• metrizamide (used in radiological examination)
• cisapride (used to manage heartburn)
• sultopride, thioridazine (used to manage schizophrenia)
• intravenous vincamine (used to manage dementia)
• halofantrine (used to manage malaria)
• pentamidine (used to manage pneumonia)
• thiazide diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide (used to manage high blood pressure)
• oral anticoagulants Ex. warfarin (used to manage or manages blood clots)
• muscle relaxants Ex. chlorzoxazone (medicine used to manage pain and muscle stiffness)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of STIMAT 5MG TABLET, consult
your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage symptoms of
STIMAT 5MG TABLET includes feeling sleepy or dizzy, increased or rapid
heartbeat, feeling very cold and confused, writhing movements, feeling restless,
stiffness or shaking and loss of consciousness.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Prochlorperazine
Pharmacological Category	:	Phenothiazines
Therapeutic Indication	:	Vertigo, nausea and vomiting, schizophrenia, m
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Injection

More Information

• Keep STIMAT 5MG TABLET out of reach of children
• Store STIMAT 5MG TABLET at room temperature

FAQs About STIMAT 5MG TABLET

Q: What is STIMAT 5MG TABLET used for?

A: STIMAT 5MG TABLET is used to manage balance problems or dizziness (vertigo)
due to inner ear problems such as meniere’s syndrome or labyrinthitis, nausea
and vomiting (due to migraine or other causes), mental illnesses such as
schizophrenia and m
manage anxiety in the short term.

Q: Can STIMAT 5MG TABLET be used in patients with heart problems?

A: STIMAT 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart problems
or a family history of heart problems. Consult your doctor for advice before
taking STIMAT 5MG TABLET.

Q: How does STIMAT 5MG TABLET work?

A: STIMAT 5MG TABLET works by balancing the chemicals called dopamine and
serotonin (that allows communication between nerve cells) and helps to manage
mental illness. It also blocks the action of a chemical called dopamine
(transfers messages to part of the brain called vomiting centre which triggers
nausea and vomiting) in the brain. Thus, helps to manage nausea and vomiting
effectively.

Q: What are the common side effects of STIMAT 5MG TABLET?

A: The most common side effects of taking STIMAT 5MG TABLET are constipation,
dry mouth, drowsiness, akathisia) inability to remain still and blurred vision.
Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.

Q: Is STIMAT 5MG TABLET safe for elderly individuals?

A: STIMAT 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65
years and above), especially with dementia. Contact your doctor for advice
before taking STIMAT 5MG TABLET.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Complete blood count
• Serum Electrolytes
• Blood glucose levels