Posted by ed_uk on May 18, 2005, at 19:01:22
In reply to Re: Prochlorperazine potency, posted by xbunny on May 18, 2005, at 18:32:22
Hi Buns!
>Its probably the new drug (I dont recall the name) she recently switched to for her arthritus which is getting really severe.
If she's got rheumatoid arthritis it could be a DMARD such as methotrexate (Maxtrex), leflunomide (Arava) or sulphasalazine (Salazopyrin). On the other hand, it could be an opioid analgesic such as morphine (MST Continus, Zomorph, MXL etc), tramadol (Zydol, Zamadol, Dromadol), dihydrocodeine or oxycodone (OxyContin).
Omeprazole is often used to prevent peptic ulcers caused by NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, diclofenac (Voltarol) and naproxen.
Nausea due to opioid analgesics can be treated with several drugs. Here are some examples......
Cyclizine (Valoid) eg. 50mg three times a day.
Domperidone (Motilium) eg. 10mg three or four times a day.
Nausea due to DMARDs can also be treated with the above drugs.
If the above drugs are not effective, ondansetron (Zofran) or granisetron (Kytril) might be useful. These drugs tend to be quite constipating- have some laxatives ready and waiting!
Dump the prochlorperazine down the toilet! Metoclopramide (Maxolon) is another drug which often causes akathisia, I wouldn't recommend it to your mum.
Kind regards,
Ed.
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