What Is Acetophenazine Drug,What Does It Do

Acetophenazine medicine contains as active ingre­dient acetophenazine, a phenothiazine derivative. Phenothiazines are a family of medicines used to treat nervous, mental, and emotional conditions. Some are used to control anxiety, restlessness, nausea and vomiting, and severe hic­cups. This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.

Before using this medicine

Before you use this medicine check with your doctor, or pharmacist:

• if you ever had any unusual or aller­gic reaction to phenothiazine medi­cines.
• if you are on a low-salt, low-sugar, or any other special diet, or if you are allergic to any substance, such as sul­fites or other preservatives or dyes.
• if you are pregnant or intend to be­come pregnant while using this medicine. Although phenothiazines have not been shown to cause birth defects, some side effects such as jaundice and muscle tremors have occurred in a few newborns whose mothers received phenothiazines dur­ing pregnancy.
• if you are breast-feeding an infant. Although this medicine has not been shown to cause problems in humans the chance does exist since some phenothiazines are known to pass into the breast milk.
• if you have any of the following medical problems:
• Alcoholism Blood disease Difficult urination Enlarged prostate Glaucoma
• Heart or blood vessel disease Liver or lung disease Parkinson’s disease Stomach ulcers

Treatment Of Acetophenazine Is Prescribed Here

This medication is prescribed to treat the symptoms of certain types of mental illness or emotional problems. In order to avoid stomach irritation, you can take the tablet or capsule forms of this medi­cation with a meal or with a glass of water or milk (unless your doctor or pharmacist directs you to do otherwise i

Side effects

Along with the needed effects, a medi­cine may cause some unwanted effects. Minor side effects are: blurred vision, constipation, decreased sweating, diar­rhea, dizziness, drooling, drowsiness, dry mouth, fatigue, jitteriness, men­strual irregularities, nasal congestion, restlessness, tremors, vomiting, or weight gain.

Tell your doctor about any side ef­fects that are persistent or particu­larly bothersome.

It is especially im­portant to tell your doctor about:

• Breast enlargement.
• Chest pain or convulsions
• Darkened skin
• Difficulty in swallowing Fainting or fever
• Involuntary movements Palpitations or sleep disorders
• Rash or sore throat
• Uncoordinated movements
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Visual disturbances Yellowing of the eyes or skin

Interactions

This medicine may interact with sev other drugs such as barbiturates, sleeping pills, narcotics, other tranquil’ or any other medication that may duce a sedative effect. Avoid alcohol.

Storage

Store this medication as directed on label. Keep out of the reach of children.