Novamin

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• Read drug prescription
• What is Novamin
• Novamin side effects
• Novamin dosing
• Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
• Frequently asked Questions
• How should I take Novamin?
• Who should not take Novamin?
• What other drugs will affect Novamin?
• Novamin reviews

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What is Novamin

Novamin is an anti-psychotic medicine in a group of drugs called phenothiazines. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain.
Novamin oral (taken by mouth) is used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. It is also used to treat anxiety, and to control severe nausea and vomiting.
Novamin may also be used for purposes not listed in Novamin guide.

Novamin side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop taking Novamin and call your doctor at once if you have any of these signs of a serious movement disorder:

• tremors or shaking in your arms or legs;
• uncontrolled muscle movements in your face ; or
• any new or unusual muscle movements you cannot control.

Also call your doctor at once if you have:

• a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
• little or no urinating;
• feeling restless, jittery, or agitated;
• jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
• slow heart rate, weak pulse, fainting, slow breathing;
• decreased white blood cells--sudden weakness or ill feeling, fever, chills, sore throat, flu symptoms, mouth sores, trouble swallowing;
• lupus-like syndrome--joint pain or swelling with fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, chest pain, vomiting, unusual thoughts or behavior, and patchy skin color; or
• severe nervous system reaction--very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, feeling like you might pass out.

Common side effects may include:

• headache, dizziness, drowsiness;
• blurred vision;
• dry mouth, stuffy nose;
• constipation;
• mild itching or rash;
• missed menstrual periods; or
• sleep problems (insomnia).

Side effects such as painful or difficult urination, constipation, and confusion may be more likely in older adults.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)

Novamin dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Nausea/Vomiting:

Severe nausea and vomiting:
Tablet: 5 to 10 mg 3 to 4 times a day.
Capsule: 15 mg on arising or 10 mg capsule every 12 hours. Daily oral doses above 40 mg should be used only in resistant cases.
Rectal: 25 mg twice a day.
IM: 5 to 10 mg. If necessary, repeat every 3 to 4 hours. Total IM dosage should not exceed 40 mg/day.
IV: 2 1/2 to 10 mg by slow IV injection or infusion at a rate not to exceed 5 mg/min.
A single dose of the drug should not exceed 10 mg. Total IV dosage should not exceed 40 mg/day.
Adult surgery :
IM: 5 to 10 mg injection 1 to 2 hours before induction of anesthesia (repeat once in 30 minutes, if necessary), or to control acute symptoms during and after surgery (repeat once if necessary).
IV: 5 to 10 mg as a slow IV injection or infusion 15 to 30 minutes before induction of anesthesia, or to control acute symptoms during or after surgery. Repeat once if necessary. A single dose of the drug should not exceed 10 mg. The rate of administration should not exceed 5 mg/minute.

Usual Adult Dose for Anxiety:

Non-psychotic anxiety:
Tablet: 5 mg 3 to 4 times a day.
Capsule: 15 mg on arising or 10 mg every 12 hours.
Do not administer in doses of more than 20 mg/day or for longer than 12 weeks.

Usual Adult Dose for Psychosis:

Mild psychotic disorders:
5 to 10 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day.
Moderate to severe psychotic disorders:
Oral: 10 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day. Increase dosage every 2 to 3 days until symptoms are controlled or side effects become bothersome. Some patients respond satisfactorily on 50 to 75 mg/day. In more severe disturbances, optimum dosage is usually 100 to 150 mg/day.
IM: For immediate control of severely disturbed adults, inject an initial dose of 10 to 20 mg deeply into the upper outer quadrant of the buttock. Many patients respond shortly after the first injection. If necessary, repeat the initial dose every 2 to 4 hours to gain control of the patient. More than 3 to 4 doses are seldom necessary. After control is achieved, switch patient to an oral form of the drug at the same dosage level or higher. If, in rare cases, parenteral therapy is needed for a prolonged period, give 10 to 20 mg every 4 to 6 hours.

Active ingredients: Prochlorperazine

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References

1. Dailymed."Prochlorperazine: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
2. "Prochlorperazine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
3. "Prochlorperazine". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0043... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Novamin - Frequently asked Questions

Can Novamin be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

How should I take Novamin?

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.

If you take Novamin long-term, you may need frequent medical tests.

If you need to have an x-ray or CT scan of your spinal column using a dye that is injected into a vein, you may need to temporarily stop taking Novamin. Be sure the doctor knows ahead of time that you are taking this medication.

Do not stop using Novamin suddenly after long-term use, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when you stop using Novamin.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

Who should not take Novamin?

You should not use Novamin if you are allergic to it, or if you have recently used alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers, or narcotic medications.

Novamin is not approved for use in psychotic conditions related to dementia. Novamin may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related conditions.

Long-term use of Novamin can cause a serious movement disorder that may not be reversible. The longer you take Novamin, the more likely you are to develop this movement disorder. The risk of this side effect is higher in women and older adults.

Do not give this medication to a child or teenager with a fever, flu symptoms, or an infectious disease such as chickenpox, measles, stomach flu, or an infection of the central nervous system.

To make sure Novamin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• bladder obstruction or other urination problems;

• a blockage in your intestines;

• severe asthma or other breathing problem;

• glaucoma;

• heart disease, high blood pressure;

• past or present breast cancer;

• liver or kidney disease;

• adrenal gland tumor ;

• seizures, or a history of brain tumor;

• Parkinson's disease;

• if you have ever had a serious side effect while using Novamin or another phenothiazine; or

• if you also take certain other medications--lithium, propranolol, a diuretic or "water pill," a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin), or seizure medication.

Tell your doctor if you will be exposed to extreme heat or cold, or to insecticide poisons while you are taking Novamin.

It is not known whether Novamin will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

Taking antipsychotic medication during the last 3 months of pregnancy may cause problems in the newborn, such as withdrawal symptoms, breathing problems, feeding problems, fussiness, tremors, and limp or stiff muscles. However, you may have withdrawal symptoms or other problems if you stop taking your medicine during pregnancy. If you become pregnant while taking Novamin, do not stop taking it without your doctor's advice.

Novamin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Novamin is not for use in children younger than 2 years old or weighing less than 20 pounds. Talk with your doctor before giving this medication to a child who has been ill with a fever or flu symptoms.

What other drugs will affect Novamin?

Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous or life-threatening side effects. Ask your doctor before taking Novamin with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.

Many drugs can interact with Novamin. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all your medications and any you start or stop using during treatment with Novamin.

Can Novamin be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Novamin be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

Reviews

Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Novamin, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Novamin. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology