PERPHENAZINE

Overview

PERPHENAZINE is a Schedule H drug.
Perphenazine is an anti-psychotic medicine in a group of drugs called phenothiazines (FEEN-oh-THYE-a-zone). It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain. Perphenazine is used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. It is also used to control severe nausea and vomiting.

Usage

PERPHENAZINE is generally used to treat: Schizophrenia
PERPHENAZINE can address symptoms like: Nausea, Vomit

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of seizures, breast cancer, asthma, trouble in urinating, lung disease, alcohol abuse, depression, heart disease, Reye syndrome, Parkinson disease, increased eye pressure, high/low blood pressure, prostate enlargement, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or fainting, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. Avoid exposure to sunlight. Patient may develop with increased risk of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) with the following symptoms: fever, stiff muscles, confusion, abnormal thinking, fast or irregular heartbeat, and sweating. If it is so consult with your doctor. Do not become overheated in hot weather; otherwise heatstroke may occur.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PERPHENAZINE over-dosage can result in: Slow Heart Rate (pulse)

Common Side-Effects

PERPHENAZINE : Tardive Dyskinesia, Drowsiness, Constipation, Dry Mouth, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Fatigue (tiredness), Weight Gain, Anxiety, Difficulty Swallowing

Serious Side-Effects

PERPHENAZINE : Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting

Rare Side-Effects

PERPHENAZINE : Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Nausea, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Abdomen Pain, Fever, Body Excessive Sweating, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

PERPHENAZINE can interfere with: Dementia, Acute Liver Failure, Alcoholism, Cerebrovascular Insufficeincy, Myocardial Infarction, Hypotension, Pheochromocytoma, Respiratory Failure, Intestinal Obstruction, Glaucoma, Hypertension, Urinary Retention, Breast Cancer, Hypocalcemia, Bone Marrow Suppression, Parkinsonism, Acute Renal Failure, Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, Tardive Dyskinesia

Technical Classification

PERPHENAZINE is categorized as:
  • PHENOTHIAZINE ANTIEMETICS / ANTIEMETIC/ANTIVERTIGO AGENTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
  • PHENOTHIAZINE ANTIPSYCHOTICS / ANTIPSYCHOTICS / PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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