Levomepromazine

Palliative Care

Palliative Care · Broad-spectrum antiemetic/antipsychotic

Levomepromazine

Dose

6.25 mg SC nocte or PRN for nausea (max 25 mg/24 h); 12.5–25 mg for terminal agitation.

Use

Refractory nausea of mixed cause; terminal restlessness.

Monitoring

Sedation, postural BP, extrapyramidal features.

Side effects

  • Sedation
  • Postural hypotension
  • Dry mouth
  • Extrapyramidal effects

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Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.

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