Fluphenazine Injection

Fluphenazine Injection- it comes under the branding Psyconate. it is a typical antipsychotic which is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental condition in which the person may feel, hear or see things that are not there that are called hallucinations, believe things that are not true, and feel unusually suspicious or confused. It also works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects our thoughts and mood.

Fluphenazine Injection works by blocking the effects of dopamine in the brain and improves thinking mood, and behaviour. It helps in decreasing hallucinations and delusions associated with schizophrenia. It is not helpful for treatment in patients with dementia-related psychosis. This medication helps in clear thinking and relieves the psychotic symptoms like delusions, hostility, and hallucinations associated with schizophrenia.

Uses of Fluphenazine Injection

It helps in treating schizophrenia and psychotic symptoms and blocking the effects of chemical messengers in our brains. You can use this medicine for the following psychotic symptoms:

• Hallucination
• Delusion
• Unfriendly behaviour
• Opposed behaviour
• Schizophrenia

Direction to Use

• Take the correct dose that is recommended by the doctor because a large dose can cause many side effects.
• It is not approved for anyone younger than 12 years of age.
• Take the dose at the proper time that is given by your doctor.
• Any doctor giving this injection to patients does not self-administer.

Storage

• Keep it in a cool and dry place.
• Keep away from sunlight.

Side Effects of Fluphenazine Injection

High doses or long-term use of fluphenazine can cause a serious movement disorder that may not be reversible. The longer you use it, the more likely you are to develop this disorder, especially if you are an older adult. Some mild side effects of this medication are listed below.

• uncontrolled muscle movements in your face.
• blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights.
• painful or difficult urination
• low white blood cell counts
• breast swelling or tenderness.

Precautions

• Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how it will affect you.
• Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.
• If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using fluphenazine.
• Tell your doctor if you have diseases ( heart problems, WBC counts, breast cancer, liver or kidney disease).
• If you get pregnant, tell your doctor right away.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

What is Fluphenazine Injection?

It is a phenothiazine antipsychotic medicine that is used to treat psychotic disorders like schizophrenia.

Can this medication be effective for children?

No, it is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old.

Can I stop this immediately?

Do not stop using fluphenazine without your doctor’s advice.

I feel uncontrollable movement in my eyes after using it, can it be a side effect of this medicine?

If you have uncontrollable movements of your eyes, lips, tongue, face, arms, or legs. These could be early signs of dangerous side effects. So you immediately call your doctor.