Systel Tablet Substitute
Composition:
PROCHLORPERAZINE-5MG
Uses:
Treatment of Nausea and vomiting in migraine, Schizophrenia, Anxiety disorder.
Medicinal Benefits:
Systel Tablet contains Prochlorperazine, which inhibits dopamine secretion that induces the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. Thus, Systel Tablet prevents nausea and vomiting. Also, Systel Tablet controls psychotic symptoms in Schizophrenia and has a calming effect on people suffering from anxiety or mania.
Systel 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.
Systel 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, Systel Tablet prevents nausea and vomiting. Also, Systel 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, Systel 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).
Systel Tablet may cause photosensitivity (extreme sensitivity to sunlight). Therefore, it is recommended to avoid exposure to direct sunlight while taking Systel Tablet .
You are not recommended to take Systel 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 Systel Tablet with other medicines.
Systel 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 Systel Tablet if you are diabetic.
Systel Tablet may cause skin redness, itching and swelling if it comes in contact with the skin for a long time. Therefore, avoid contact of Systel Tablet with the skin for a long time as it may cause contact skin sensitization.
Yes, Systel Tablet does expire. Please verify the expiry date on the pack and it refers to the last day of that month. Systel Tablet should not be used after the expiry date.
No, Systel 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.
Systel 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 Systel Tablet for as long as it is advised by your doctor. If you have any difficulty while taking Systel Tablet , please consult your doctor.
No, Systel Tablet is not known to be addictive. However, it's important to use Systel Tablet only as prescribed by your doctor and not to exceed the recommended dosage.
The common side effects of Systel 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.