Trifluoperazine is a medication used to help manage certain mental health conditions like schizophrenia and other related disorders. It can help control symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and agitation, making it easier for people to lead more stable and fulfilling lives.
Schizophrenia And Other Psychoses, Short-term Adjunctive Management Of Psychomotor Agitation, Excitement, And Violent Or Dangerously Impulsive Behavior:
Adult & Children Above 12 Yrs: Initially 5 Mg Twice Daily, Increased By 5mg Daily After 1 Week, Then At Intervals Of 3 Days, According To Response
Elderly: Initially Up To 2.5 Mg Twice Daily, Increased By5 Mg Daily After 1 Week, Then At Intervals Of 3 Days, According To Response
Short-term Adjunctive Management Of Severe Anxiety:
Adult: 2-4 Mg Daily In Divided Doses, Increased If Necessary To 6 Mg Daily
Elderly: Up To 2 Mg Daily In Divided Doses, Increased If Necessary To 6 Mg Daily
Children 3-6 Yr: Up To 500 Mcg Twice Daily; 6-12 Yr: Up To 2 Mg Twice Daily; 12-18 Yr: 1-2 Mg Twice Daily, Increased If Necessary To 3 Mg Twice Daily.
Severe Nausea And Vomiting Unresponsive To Other Antiemetics:
Adult: 2-4 Mg Daily In Divided Doses; Maximum 6 Mg Per Day
Children 3-5 Yr: Up To 500 Mcg Twice Daily; 6-12 Yr: Up To 2 Mg Twice Daily; 12-18 Yrs: 1-2 Mg Twice Daily, Max 3 Mg Twice Daily.
Content
Tab 1mg /5mg: TrifluoPerazine (as Hci) 1mg /5mg.
Cap 2mg /10mg /15mg: TrifluoPerazine (as Hci) 2mg /10mg /15mg.
Syp: Per 5 ml: TrifluoPerazine (as Hci) 5mg.
Pregnancy
Avoid Unless Potential Benefit Outweighs Risk
Stability
Phenothiazine
Contra Indications
Cns Depression, Comatose States, Phaeochromocytoma, Bone Marrow Depression, Hepatic Impairment
Precautions
Cns Depression, Comatose States, Phaeochromocytoma, Bone Marrow Depression, Hepatic Impairment
Lactation
Contraindicated, Avoid
Side Effects
Acute Dystonic Reactions Such As Facial And Skeletal Muscle Spasms And Oculogyric Crises