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Official PMBI MRP is being updated for catalog code 2866.
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Trifluoperazine is a high-potency piperazine phenothiazine typical antipsychotic. It potently blocks postsynaptic dopamine D2 receptors in the mesolimbic and nigrostriatal systems, producing robust anti-hallucinatory and anti-delusional effects with low sedation and low autonomic burden, but high propensity for extrapyramidal movement disorders. Indicated for schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders, and short-term non-psychotic anxiety.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
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Usage Guidelines
Take orally with water, usually divided twice daily, with or without meals. Taper slowly when discontinuing.
General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.
Possible Side Effects
Common: Extrapyramidal symptoms (dystonia, rigidity, tremor, akathisia), drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth. Rare/Severe: Tardive dyskinesia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and agranulocytosis.
*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.
Precautions & Warnings
Boxed warning for dementia psychosis mortality. High risk of acute dystonic reactions and parkinsonism; anticholinergic anti-parkinsonian agents (trihexyphenidyl) are frequently co-prescribed. Contraindicated in bone marrow depression and pre-existing liver damage.
Schedule H (Prescription Required)
This medication is scheduled under statutory drug regulatory frameworks (CDSCO / Drugs & Cosmetics Rules). Dispensing requires a valid medical prescription from a registered medical practitioner. Self-medication or unsupervised dosage adjustment carries significant clinical risks.
Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Clinical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always consult a registered medical practitioner or qualified pharmacist before initiating, modifying, or substituting any medication regimen.