Fluphenazine
About Fluphenazine
Fluphenazine is an anti-psychotic medication. It is prescribed to patients with chronic psychoses such as schizophrenia. It is also given to patients for treatment of psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions. It comes as a tablet and in liquid form for oral consumption. In liquid form it comes with a marked dropper. Consult your doctor regarding the right dosage. It can also be injected in the body for higher dosage.
Common side effects of Fluphenazine are increased weight, movement problems, sleepiness, depression. Other side effects that have been noticed are involuntary choreoathetoid movements, lethargy, nasal congestion, cataract, corneal deposits, corneal opacity, pigment deposits on lens, retinitis pigmentosa, akathisia, dysphagia, dysphasia, chills, sore throat, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice, muscle spasm, tremors, dystonic reaction.
Avoid using this medication in case you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if you have liver disease, brain damage or blood cell disorder. Let your health provider know if you have:
- glaucoma
- Parkinson's disease
- seizures
- asthma
- kidney disease
- liver disease
- enlarged prostate or urination problems
- Or if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Fluphenazine
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Fluphenazine ?
Dystonia
Weight Gain
Akathisia
Abnormality Of Voluntary Movements
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Fluphenazine
Is It safe with alcohol?
Monazine 25mg injection may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Monazine 25mg injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function. Contraindicated in renal failure.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Fluphenazine
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Fluphenazine as ingredient
- Monazine 25Mg Injection
Mova Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd
- F Tensil 25mg Injection
Reliance Formulation Pvt Ltd
- Fludecan 25mg Injection
Maneesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Flupez Injection
Tripada Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
Belonging to the antipsychotic drug, this medication works by blocking the D1 and D2 dopaminergic receptors present in the postsynaptic mesolimbic region of the brain. It also inhibits the hormones release from hypophyseal and hypothalamic as well as the reticular activating system. Altogether, it affects the basal metabolism.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Fluphenazine ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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References
Fluphenazine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/fluphenazine
Fluphenazine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00623
FLUPHENAZINE injection,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=FLUPHENAZINE
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