PROMET

One of the best anti-sickness medications is PROMET injectable, which is used to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting brought on by cancer medications, surgery, and certain stomach or intestinal exams. When other medications are insufficient, it is also used to treat acid reflux disease-related heartburn.

PROMET injections are used to treat nausea, vomiting, and stomach discomfort in diabetic individuals with poor stomach emptying.

Uses of PRMOET injection?

• Gastroparesis
• Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting
• Radiology examination
• Small intestine intubation
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Indigestion

How to use the PROMET injection?

It is administered by a healthcare professional, and the timing and dosage are as prescribed. Never try to self-administer.

How PROMET injection work?

PROMET injection contains METOCLOPRAMIDE 5mg/ml, which is also known as a prokinetic, and it works on the region in the brain that controls vomiting. It also acts on the upper digestive tract to increase the movement of the stomach, which allows the move easily through the stomach.

Side Effects

• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Dizziness and drowsiness
• Skin rash
• Restlessness
• Lack or loss of strength
• Pain at the injection site
• Difficulty in breathing
• Muscle pain and weakness
• Irregular heartbeat

Storage

Store in cool temperature, don’t freeze it, and keep it away from children.

Interactions

Interaction with Drugs

• Phenytoin
• Olanzapine
• Promethazine
• Chlorpromazine
• Insulin
• Mepenzolate

Interaction with Diseases

• Parkinsonism
• Tardive Dyskinesia
• Hypertension

Interaction with Food

No Interaction found

Interaction with Beverages

Avoid Alcohol

For pregnant women

It is not safe for pregnant women, so make sure to consult with a healthcare professional before using this medicine.

For breastfeeding women

It is not recommended to take while breastfeeding because it may transfer to the child from the mother’s milk. So, make sure to consult with your healthcare provider before using this medicine.

Habit forming

No

Class of Drug

Gastrointestinal stimulants, Antiemetics

FAQs

I have a seizure problem. Can I take the PROMET injection?

No, you should not take this medicine as it can worsen the condition.

Is PROMET injection habit-forming?

No, it doesn’t report the tendency of habit forming.

How long does the PROMET injection take to take effect?

It is observed that it takes 2-5 minutes for injections into a vein and 10 to 15 minutes into a muscle.

For how long does this medicine last in the body?

PROMET injection lasts for a duration of 1 to 2 hours.

I have high blood pressure, and I also take medicine for high blood pressure. Should I take the PROMET injection?

In this case, you should always consult with your healthcare provider because taking this medicine can worsen your condition, as it can increase your blood pressure, so make sure to check your blood sugar in regular intervals.