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Mazin 5mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

PROCHLORPERAZINE-5MG

Uses:

Treatment of Nausea and vomiting in migraine, Schizophrenia, Anxiety disorder.

Medicinal Benefits:

Mazin 5mg Tablet contains Prochlorperazine, which inhibits dopamine secretion that induces the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. Thus, Mazin 5mg Tablet prevents nausea and vomiting. Also, Mazin 5mg Tablet controls psychotic symptoms in Schizophrenia and has a calming effect on people suffering from anxiety or mania.

FAQs

Mazin 5mg Tablet is used to treat nausea and vomiting during a migraine, schizophrenia, mania, anxiety in the short term, and vertigo (dizziness) due to ear problems such as Meniere’s syndrome.

Mazin 5mg Tablet contains Prochlorperazine, an antipsychotic drug that works by inhibiting dopamine receptors that stimulate the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. Thus, Mazin 5mg Tablet prevents nausea and vomiting. Also, Mazin 5mg Tablet decreases the action of dopamine (a chemical messenger involved in transmitting messages between brain cells) in the brain and helps to control psychotic symptoms in Schizophrenia.

Yes, Mazin 5mg Tablet may be used to treat vertigo (spinning sensation) caused due to ear problems such as Meniere’s syndrome (a disorder of the inner ear).

Mazin 5mg Tablet may cause photosensitivity (extreme sensitivity to sunlight). Therefore, it is recommended to avoid exposure to direct sunlight while taking Mazin 5mg Tablet.

You are not recommended to take Mazin 5mg Tablet with alprazolam as co-administration of these medicines may increase adverse effects such as confusion, drowsiness, dizziness and difficulty in concentrating. However, please contact your doctor before using Mazin 5mg Tablet with other medicines.

Mazin 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in diabetes patients as it may cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Therefore, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Mazin 5mg Tablet if you are diabetic.

Mazin 5mg Tablet may cause skin redness, itching and swelling if it comes in contact with the skin for a long time. Therefore, avoid contact of Mazin 5mg Tablet with the skin for a long time as it may cause contact skin sensitization.

Yes, Mazin 5mg Tablet does expire. Please verify the expiry date on the pack and it refers to the last day of that month. Mazin 5mg Tablet should not be used after the expiry date.

No, Mazin 5mg Tablet is not available over the counter. It is a prescription medication. Because it contains prochlorperazine, which can have significant side effects and requires medical supervision.

Mazin 5mg Tablet is generally safe to use when taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. It's important to follow your doctor's instructions.

You can take Mazin 5mg Tablet for as long as it is advised by your doctor. If you have any difficulty while taking Mazin 5mg Tablet, please consult your doctor.

No, Mazin 5mg Tablet is not known to be addictive. However, it's important to use Mazin 5mg Tablet only as prescribed by your doctor and not to exceed the recommended dosage.

The common side effects of Mazin 5mg Tablet are dry mouth, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, stuffy nose, irritability, missed menstrual periods, impotence (difficulty maintaining an erection), anxiety, skin rash, skin redness, itching, or swelling. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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