Information regarding the use of Stemetil during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Stemetil is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Occasional short-term use of Stemetil for the treatment of nausea and vomiting poses little risk to the breastfed infant.
UNSAFE
Stemetil may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Stemetil should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Stemetil may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Stemetil should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Stemetil may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Stemetil 5mg Tablet
Introduction
Stemetil is used to treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness due to ear diseases (Meniere’s syndrome). This medicine is also used in mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, mania and short term anxiety.
Stemetil is taken after meals in a dose and durati ... Show more
Uses of Stemetil
Nausea
Vomiting
Vertigo
Meniere's disease
Schizophrenia
Side effects of Stemetil
Common
Drowsiness
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
How to use Stemetil
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Stemetil is to be taken with food.
How Stemetil works
Stemetil is a dopamine antagonist. It works by blocking the dopamine receptors in the region of brain that controls nausea and vomiting.
Quick Tips
Stemetil is used for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting.
It may also be used to treat dizziness associated with problems of the inner ear such as Meniere’s Syndrome.
It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Stemetil as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
It makes you more likely to get heatstroke. Avoid heavy exercising and drink plenty of fluids.
It can cause your skin to be more sensitive to sunlight. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight while having this medicine.
Brief Description
Indication
Vertigo, Psychoses, Nausea and vomiting, Severe anxiety disorders
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Prophylaxis of nausea and vomitting
Adult: As maleate : 5-10 mg bid/tid.
Nausea and vomiting
Adult: As maleate : 20 mg, further doses are ... Show more
Child Dose
Oral
Psychoses
Child: 1-5 yr: 1.25-2.5 mg;
5-12 yr: 2.5-5 mg.
May be given up to tid, if necessary.
Contraindication
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Mode of Action
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Precaution
Extrapyramidal syndrome, hypotension, epilepsy, impaired hepatic, renal, CV, cerebrovascular or respiratory function, glaucoma. May impair ability to ... Show more
Side Effect
<1%
Insomnia,Restlessness,Dizziness,Anxiety,Euphoria,Agitation,Depression,Weakness,Headache,Cerebral edema,Poikilothermia,Tachycardia,ECG changes,Ano ... Show more
Interaction
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