Prozine(Shi) is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Prozine(Shi) is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Prozine(Shi) safe for pregnant women?
Prozine(Shi) can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Prozine(Shi), then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Prozine(Shi) safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Prozine(Shi). If you see any side effects, stop taking Prozine(Shi) immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Prozine(Shi) again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Prozine(Shi) on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Prozine(Shi) on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Prozine(Shi) on the Liver?
Prozine(Shi) may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Prozine(Shi) on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Prozine(Shi) on the heart have been reported.
Prozine(Shi) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Prozine(Shi) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Prozine(Shi) habit forming or addictive?
Prozine(Shi) is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Prozine(Shi), you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Prozine(Shi) can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Prozine(Shi) only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Prozine(Shi) has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Prozine(Shi)
You can take Prozine(Shi) with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Prozine(Shi)
Taking Prozine(Shi) with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Prozine(Shi) can cause convulsions or seizures. It is one of the rare side effects of Prozine(Shi). Talk to your doctor immediately when you experience this side effect.
Prozine(Shi) belongs to the class of compounds known as phenothiazines. It has antihistaminic, antiemetic and sedative properties. Prozine(Shi) is indicated to be used for allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, allergic responses of the body to blood and plasma products. In combination with other drugs, the Prozine(Shi) is used for treating the symptoms of common cold like sneezing, runny nose and coughing. In some cases, this drug is also used to sedate patients before labor and surgical procedures. It is also used to treat motion sickness, nausea, and vomiting.
Yes, Prozine(Shi) can be safely taken with Zantac, which is used for managing acidity and prevent ulcers in stomach and intestine.
Yes, Prozine(Shi) can cause heart problems. Prozine(Shi) causes vasodilation (blood vessel dilation which results in a drop in blood pressure). At therapeutic dose, Prozine(Shi) decreases the muscular contractions. Prozine(Shi) may also increase the heart rate. Prozine(Shi) also causes some ECG changes like QT and PR interval prolongation and ST segment depression
Yes, Prozine(Shi) comes in combination with codeine. The combination is used to relieve the runny or stuffy nose, sneezing and other symptoms caused by an allergy or a common cold. Prozine(Shi) acts as an antihistamine agent by working against histamine released by the body. Histamine is responsible for symptoms like itching, watery eyes, runny nose, etc. Codeine, on the other hand, is a narcotic. It acts as a pain relieving agent by working on the central nervous system.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Phenergan (promethazine HCI)