What is perphenazine used for?
What is perphenazine used for?
Perphenazine is a phenothiazine (FEEN-oh-THYE-a-zeen) anti-psychotic medicine. Perphenazine is used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. It is also used to control severe nausea and vomiting.
What is fluphenazine decanoate injection used for?
Fluphenazine decanoate belongs to the family of medications known as antipsychotics, more specifically, the phenothiazines. This medication is used to treat schizophrenia. It is thought to work by reducing dopamine (a chemical messenger) in certain areas of the brain.
How is fluphenazine decanoate administered?
Fluphenazine decanoate is usually administered by deep intramuscular (IM) injection into the gluteal region. Most patients are successfully maintained within the dose range 12.5 mg to 100 mg given at a dose interval of two to five weeks (eMC 2014).
When should you take perphenazine?
Take this medication by mouth, usually 1-3 times a day with or without food or as directed by your doctor. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Your doctor may direct you to take a low dose at first, gradually increasing the dose to lower the chance of side effects such as muscle spasms.
Is fluphenazine decanoate safe?
There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as heart failure, fast/irregular heartbeat, pneumonia) when this medication is used by older adults with dementia. This medication is not approved for the treatment of dementia-related behavior problems.
What is another name for perphenazine?
It is sold under the brand names Trilafon (single drug) and Etrafon/Triavil/Triptafen (contains fixed dosages of amitriptyline). A brand name in Europe is Decentan pointing to the fact that perphenazine is approximately 10-times more potent than chlorpromazine.
Where do I inject fluphenazine decanoate?
This medication is given by injection into a muscle (intramuscularly-IM) or beneath the skin (subcutaneously-subQ) by a nurse or doctor. This medication is usually injected every 4-6 weeks, or as directed by your doctor.
How much does fluphenazine decanoate cost?
The average cost for 1 Vial, 5ml of 25mg/ml each, is $195.49. You can buy fluphenazine decanoate at the discounted price of $30.53 by using the WebMDRx coupon, a savings of 84%. Even if this drug is covered by Medicare or your insurance, we recommend you compare prices.
