PROCHLORPERAZINE MESYLATE

Brand Name & Strength

Lartil Injection 12.5 mg/ml

Reconstitution

Not required

Further Dilution

IV infusion

Dilute 20 mg in no less than 1 L of diluent Dilute in 50 – 100 ml diluent

Diluent

NS, D5

Administration & Infusion rate

IM Administer by deep IM into outer quadrant of buttocks Slow IV Administer at a rate no faster than 5 mg/min (usual rate: 2.5 mg/min)

IV infusion

Administer at 1 mg/min

Storage & Stability

RT

(<30 oC)

Fridge

(2-8 oC)

After Reconstitution

- -

After dilution

Use immediately -

Remarks

Do not administer as

IV bolus

injection Subcutaneous administration is not advisable because of local irritation