Comparing Maxolon vs Prochlorperazine
| Maxolon (metoclopramide) | Prochlorperazine |
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| Maxolon (metoclopramide) | Prochlorperazine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Gastroparesis, Migraine, GERD, Nausea/Vomiting, Nausea/Vomiting - Chemotherapy Induced, Nausea/Vomiting - Postoperative, Radiographic Exam, Small Intestine Intubation. Maxolon may also... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prochlorperazine is used to treat severe nausea or vomiting or to improve mood in conditions such as schizophrenia or anxiety. It is associated with a wide range of side effects, including drowsiness... View more |
Related suggestions Migraine
Nausea/Vomiting
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| More about (metoclopramide) | More about Prochlorperazine | ||||||||
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Maxolon has an average rating of 2.8 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 20% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 80% reported a negative effect. |
Prochlorperazine has an average rating of 3.1 out of 10 from a total of 461 ratings on Drugs.com. 19% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 74% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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N/A |
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| Other metoclopramide brands include: Gimoti, Reglan | Compro | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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8 hours |
23 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 364 drugs are known to interact with Maxolon:
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A total of 688 drugs are known to interact with Prochlorperazine:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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October 23, 1956 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
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