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Nurest 5mg Tablet MD Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

PROCHLORPERAZINE-5MG

Uses:

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

Medicinal Benefits:

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

FAQs

Nurest 5mg Tablet MD 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.

Nurest 5mg Tablet MD 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, Nurest 5mg Tablet MD prevents nausea and vomiting. Also, Nurest 5mg Tablet MD 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, Nurest 5mg Tablet MD may be used to treat vertigo (spinning sensation) caused due to ear problems such as Meniere’s syndrome (a disorder of the inner ear).

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

You are not recommended to take Nurest 5mg Tablet MD 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 Nurest 5mg Tablet MD with other medicines.

Nurest 5mg Tablet MD 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 Nurest 5mg Tablet MD if you are diabetic.

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

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

No, Nurest 5mg Tablet MD 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.

Nurest 5mg Tablet MD 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 Nurest 5mg Tablet MD for as long as it is advised by your doctor. If you have any difficulty while taking Nurest 5mg Tablet MD, please consult your doctor.

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

The common side effects of Nurest 5mg Tablet MD 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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