Trifluoperazine (Trifluoperazine)
Brand: Trifluoperazine
Active Ingredient(s): Trifluoperazine
Pack Size: 100 – 100 – 100 – 100 Tablets
Store at room temperature.
Manufacturer: AA Pharma Inc. (Canada)
Alternatives: Apo Trifluoperazine
*A valid prescription is required for Rx items.
Description
This medication is an anti-anxiety, antiemetic and antipsychotic agent. It is typically used for the control of excessive anxiety, tension and agitation, treatment or prevention of nausea and vomiting of various causes, as well as the management of psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia (serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally). It may also have other uses.
Additional information
Trifluoperazine (Trifluoperazine) is typically once or twice daily. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you forget a dose, contact your pharmacist. Administer without regard to food. WARNING: Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis (a severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with external reality) treated with antipsychotics are at an increased risk of death compared to placebo. Trifluoperazine may impair mental and/or physical abilities, especially during the first few days of therapy. Patients should be cautioned about activities requiring alertness, e.g. driving a car or operating machinery. In addition to its desired action, this medication may cause some side effects, notably: It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, skin reactions, dry mouth, stimulation, insomnia. It may cause fatigue, weakness, anorexia (loss of appetite for food), amenorrhea (an abnormal absence of menstruation) and blurred vision. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to trifluoperazine, phenothiazines (chlorpromazine, fluphenazine.) or any component of the formulation, comatose or greatly depressed states due to certains medications (sedatives, tranquilizers, and hypnotics), bone marrow suppression (fewer blood cells are made in the marrow), hepatic (liver) disease Taking this medication during pregnancy may be harmful for the baby. Women of childbearing potential should use an effective contraceptive method. Pregnant women should not use this product. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor. A treatment with this medication requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.
Warning
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
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