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PROCHLORPERAZINE MALEATE
PROCHLORPERAZINE MALEATE is a drug. It is currently FDA-approved (first approved 1956) for Severe Nausea and Vomiting Control, Schizophrenia Treatment, Generalized Non-Psychotic Anxiety.
Prochlorperazine Maleate is a marketed drug primarily indicated for the control of severe nausea and vomiting. Its key strength lies in its established market presence, supported by a key composition patent expiring in 2028. The primary risk is the potential increase in competition as the patent expiration approaches.
At a glance
| Generic name | PROCHLORPERAZINE MALEATE |
|---|---|
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
| First approval | 1956 |
Approved indications
- Severe Nausea and Vomiting Control
- Schizophrenia Treatment
- Generalized Non-Psychotic Anxiety
Common side effects
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Skin reactions
- Amenorrhea
- Hypotension
- Motor restlessness
- Parkinsonism-like symptoms
- Dystonia
- Agitation
- Jitteriness
- Insomnia
Serious adverse events
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Fatty changes in liver
- Leukopenia
- Agranulocytosis
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Acute dystonia
- Difficulty breathing
- Swallowing difficulty
- Throat tightness
Key clinical trials
- Sunitinib or Cediranib for Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma (PHASE2)
- Prochlorperazine Maleate Versus Placebo for the Prophylaxis of Acute Mountain Sickness (PHASE2)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| FDA label | Mechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions |
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
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- Indication: Drugs for Severe Nausea and Vomiting Control
- Indication: Drugs for Schizophrenia Treatment
- Indication: Drugs for Generalized Non-Psychotic Anxiety
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