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Methotrimeprazine (Nozinan)

Older antipsychotic — common in palliative care

Methotrimeprazine (Nozinan) is an older antipsychotic widely used in palliative care for agitation, nausea, and terminal restlessness. Sedating — that is part of the action.

How the pharmacy helps

We dispense oral and injectable forms in coordination with home and palliative care.

Access framing

Available by prescription only.

Access

Available by prescription only.

Forms and strengths

Medication entries grouped here

Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.

Brand / GenericStrengthFormDINRecord
Nozinan
Methotrimeprazine
25mgTabletActive
COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions
Methotrimeprazine (Nozinan) Questions

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Yes — common route in home palliative care.
Expected. Often used at end of life partly for that reason.
Talk to the prescriber.

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Have questions about this medication?

Call the pharmacy or bring the medication to the counter. We can help compare labels, dosing schedules, storage needs, and questions to ask your prescriber.

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