Prochlorperazine Maleate is a medication used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia, severe nausea and vomiting, and anxiety. It is available in various forms, including tablets, suppositories, and injectable solutions.

Schizophrenia

Nausea

Anxiety

The recommended dosage are as follows-

• Schizophrenia: The usual adult dose is 10 mg three times daily.
• Severe nausea and vomiting: The usual adult dose is 10 mg every 6 hours as needed.
• Anxiety: The usual adult dose is 5 mg three times daily.

Common side effects of Prochlorperazine Maleate include-

• drowsiness
• dizziness
• dry mouth
• constipation
• amenorrhea
• blurred vision
• skin reactions 
• hypotension 

Drowsiness	Dizziness	Dry Mouth
Constipation	Amenorrhea	Blurred vision

• Tardive dyskinesia: Prochlorperazine Maleate can cause a rare but serious condition called tardive dyskinesia, which is characterized by uncontrollable movements of the face, tongue, or other body parts. Symptoms of tardive dyskinesia may not appear until after many months or years of treatment. If you develop these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

• Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS): Prochlorperazine Maleate can cause a rare but potentially fatal condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), which is characterized by fever, muscle stiffness, and changes in mental status. If you develop these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

• Drowsiness and dizziness: Prochlorperazine Maleate may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how this medication affects you.

• Blood disorders: Prochlorperazine Maleate may cause blood disorders, such as agranulocytosis (reduced white blood cell counts) or leukopenia (reduced white blood cell counts). If you develop signs of infection, such as fever or sore throat, contact your doctor immediately.

• Anticholinergic effects: Prochlorperazine Maleate may cause anticholinergic effects, such as dry mouth, constipation, and blurred vision.

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Prochlorperazine Maleate should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. It is not known if Prochlorperazine Maleate passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.