Buccastem

Buccastem Information

Buccastem is made up of the following ingredient:

Prochlorperazine maleate – this ingredient is also referred to by the drug name phenothiazine.

Higher dosage levels of this ingredient are utilized in treatment of psychiatric patients. However, the lower dosages are utilized for treating conditions of throwing up and nausea brought about by migraines.

The ingredient found in the Buccastem drug acts a barrier for the dopamine receptors, decreasing the extent of the feelings of nausea and hence, controlling the patient’s vomiting.

Buccastem Warnings

Buccastem must be utilized only if your doctor has examined you and found that you suffer from migraines. Careful usage is required when utilizing Buccastem when the patient is experiencing a fall in body fluids, diarrhea or is dehydrated. Careful usage is also required when utilizing Buccastem with old people.

Do not utilise Buccastem with the following people:-

• Women who are breast feeding their babies or who are expecting. If you are pregnant, please inform your physician. Do not use Buccastem while breast feeding as the medication is likely to be secreted in the milk.

• People suffering from liver malfunction

• Patients suffering from blood disorders

• Individuals having an age below 18

• epileptic patients or those suffering from Parkinson’s disease

Do not utilize Buccastem if you have allergic reactions to the Buccastem ingredients. If you have suffered from such allergies previously, please inform your physician or chemist. If you get the impression that you are experiencing an allergic reaction to Buccastem, cease utilisation and get in touch with your physician or chemist as soon as possible.

Buccastem Drug Interactions

You might experience a high level of sleepiness if you take Buccastem along with alcohol or the following drugs:-

• Narcotics of the likes of morphine
• Sleeping pills
• Antispasmodic drugs
• Antihistamines

Anticholinergic symptoms, which include constipation and dryness of the mouth, may rise if Buccastem is taken along with other anticholinergic symptom drugs of the likes of:-

• Antihistamines
• Tricyclic antidepressants of the likes of amitriptyline
• Antispasmodic drugs of the likes of hyoscine
• Antipsychotic drugs

Buccastem Side Effects

The Buccastem side effects which may be experienced are:-

• Insomnia
• Moderate skin sensitivity
• Sleepiness. Do not utilize heavy or dangerous equipment during Buccastem treatment.
• Dryness in the mouth
• Restlessness
• Blood abnormalities
• Pain in the gums or mouth
• Conditions brought about by jaundice
• Giddiness
• A rise in body temperature accompanied by increased perspiration and an increased pulse rate. This is also referred to as NMS – Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome.

Should the patient be experiencing NMS symptoms, utilization of Buccastem should be stopped immediately and patient should be taken to emergency room or doctor urgently.

The list of Buccastem side effects provided on this page do not include all known side effects and may not be the only side effects experienced by the patient.

Buccastem Overdose

You should not go beyond the dosage intake of Buccastem. However, symptoms of a Buccastem overdose might consist of:-

• Feelings of restlessness
• Depression
• Hypertension

The patient should be taken to a doctor or emergency room immediately in case of a Buccastem overdose.

Buccastem Usage Guidelines

Buccastem is not advised for utilization with children below the age of 12.

Recommended dosage for adults and children having an age of 12 or beyond:-

1 Buccastem tablet or 2 Buccastem tablets two times daily

The Buccastem should be placed under the upper lip, against the top of the gum. Do not swallow the Buccastem medication. You should allow it to melt in the mouth.

Storing Buccastem

The Buccastem tablets should be protected from excess light and humidity. Store the Buccastem tablets in a place which is out of the reach of children.

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