prescription required

Bookmark
In-stock 1 ml in 1 vial
40.01

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Schizophrenia

COMPOSITION:
Fluphenazine (NA)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Flupez Injection may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Flupez Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Flupez Injection is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.If Flupez Injection is given, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness.

Driving

Flupez Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Flupez Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Flupez Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flupez Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Fluphenazine   NA

Uses of Flupez Injection
Flupez Injection is used in the treatment of schizophrenia.

How to use Flupez Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Flupez Injection works
Flupez Injection is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

Side Effects:

Common Dystonia, Weight gain, Sleepiness, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Akathisia, Dryness in mouth, Constipation, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Parkinsonism.

Expert advice for Flupez Injection

Do not take fluphenazine when you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough and/ or allergy medication.
Do not drive or operate machinery after taking fluphenazine as it may cause dizziness and movement disorder.
Consult your doctor before you take fluphenazine in case you have past or family history of disorder of abnormal heartbeat, blood clotting disorders, thyroid disorders, severe breathing problems, fits (epilepsy), brain damage, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eyes that causes blurred vision), enlarged prostate gland (i.e. if you have trouble passing urine).
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not take if allergic to fluphenazine or any of its ingredients.
Do not give to Patients who are in unconscious state (coma) or severe depressed state.
Do not take if Patient have history of stroke, severe heart problem, cerebral atherosclerosis (brain damage due to hardening and narrowing of arteries supplying blood to the brain), liver damage, blood dyscrasias (abnormal formation, function and quality of blood cells).
Consult your doctor if patient is Pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Flupez a narcotic or benzodiazepine and cause addiction?
No, Flupez is neither a narcotic nor a benzodiazepine class of drug. It is an antipsychotic drug and it does not have any addiction potential

Q. Is Flupez FDA approved/ a controlled substance?
Yes. Flupez is approved by FDA and it is not a controlled substance

Q. Does Flupez has side effects such as weight gain and depression?
Flupez causes weight gain but not depression.

Available Substitutes
Check availability by pincode