Uses of Fluphenazine

Fluphenazine is used to manage chronic schizophrenia in patients who require prolonged parenteral neuroleptic therapy.

Therapeutic Category

Fluphenazine: Antipsychotic drugs

How Fluphenazine works

Fluphenazine works by blocking certain receptors in the brain, suppressing the release of hypothalamic and hypophyseal hormones that are responsible for abnormal brain activity causing schizophrenia.

Common side effects of Fluphenazine

• dyskinesia (involuntary muscle movements), akathisia (loss of ability to remain still)
• fatigue
• noticeable flattening
• low blood pressure

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience:

• inflammation in the mouth and throat, fever and flu like infections
• blood clot in veins enters lungs through bloodstream causing difficulty in breathing and chest pain
• severe tardive dyskinesia (persistent, irreversible, involuntary facial and jaw movements)

Health Tips for Fluphenazine

• Follow your doctor's instructions and take fluphenazine exactly as prescribed. Do not alter the dosage or stop taking it without consulting your doctor first
• Maintain a healthy and balanced diet and attend regular health check ups while taking fluphenazine
• Fluphenazine should be used with caution in pregnant women
• Fluphenazine is not recommended for use in breast feeding women