Fluphenazine Benefits & Uses

Fluphenazine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Schizophrenia

Other Benefits

Psychosis

Fluphenazine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.25 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Fluphenazine Related Warnings

Is the use of Fluphenazine safe for pregnant women?

Fluphenazine may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Fluphenazine, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Fluphenazine safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Fluphenazine. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Fluphenazine on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Fluphenazine on kidney, information on safety of Fluphenazine for kidney is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Fluphenazine on the Liver?

Fluphenazine has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Fluphenazine on the Heart?

Fluphenazine is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Fluphenazine with Other Drugs

Fluphenazine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Pimozide

Quinidine

Codeine

Moderate

Clarithromycin

Chlorpromazine

Paroxetine

Fluphenazine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fluphenazine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Tardive Dyskinesia
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Reye's syndrome
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Fluphenazine

Is this Fluphenazine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Fluphenazine is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Fluphenazine can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Fluphenazine only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Fluphenazine has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

Yes

Fluphenazine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Fluphenazine

Taking Fluphenazine with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Fluphenazine

Consuming Fluphenazine with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe