Trifluoperazine
Description
Trifluoperazine is an antipsychotic medicine that is used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia as well as for the short-term treatment of anxiety. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 6 years of age.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Trifluoperazine
- Fever
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Confusion
- Sleeplessness
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Uses of Trifluoperazine
What is it prescribed for?
- Schizophrenia
- Anxiety
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 2 to 4 hours of administration of the dose.
- Duration of effectThe effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 4 to 6 hours.
- Safe with alcohol?Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects such as confusion, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, fainting, etc. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol while taking this medicine.
- Is it habit forming?No habit forming tendency has been reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to trifluoperazine, any phenothiazines, or any other inactive ingredients present along with this medicine.
CNS Depression
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from severe central nervous system depression or coma due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Seizures
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from seizure disorder due to the increased risk of recurrent seizures. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Use in Pediatrics
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 6 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Driving and Operating machinery
Use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, confusion, drowsiness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Dementia
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from dementia due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects including death. This risk is especially higher in the elderly patients. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Missed Dose
Oral form: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Injection: Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.
Overdose
Oral form: Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Injection: Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects such as confusion, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, fainting, etc. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol while taking this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine
Bupropion
Citalopram
Clozapine
Amiodarone
Bedaquiline
Ceritinib
Disease interactions
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of neuroleptic malignant syndrome due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Renal Dysfunction
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Seizure disorders
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from seizure disorder due to the increased risk of worsening of the paitent's condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Tardive Dyskinesia
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of Tardive Dyskinesia due to the increased risk of recurrent symptoms. This risk is especially higher in the elderly female patients. Report any symptoms such as uncontrolled movements of the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, hands, feet, etc. to your doctor immediately. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Oral form: Take this medicine with or without food, as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Injection: This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Inform the doctor if you have a known history of allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements as well as your medical conditions before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous
How it works
It works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical substances in the brain which are responsible for causing anxiety and the symptoms of schizophrenia.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Phenothiazine antipsychotics
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 9 Aug 2018
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