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Treats psychotic disorders and anxiety. Sometimes given for nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. Belongs to a class of drugs called phenothiazines.
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Trifluoperazine
Uses
Treats psychotic disorders and anxiety. Sometimes given for nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. Belongs to a class of drugs called phenothiazines.
Storage
- Store at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Tablet, Capsule, Liquid.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
Take with food to avoid stomach upset.
Measure the oral liquid using the marked dropper that comes with the medicine.
- Mix with a full glass of water, milk, juice, or soda pop.
- Drink the medicine right away.
- Avoid getting this medicine on your skin.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Skin rash
Sore throat or fever
Rapid breathing or heartbeat
Severe stiffness
Convulsions
Spasms of neck, face or back
Muscle twitching or jerking
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to trifluoperazine or to any other phenothiazines, such as Mellaril®, Prolixin®, Thorazine®, or Trilafon®.
Missed Dose
- Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Drug Interactions
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Let your doctor know if you have a history of breast cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, prostate problems, lung, heart, kidney or liver disease, or Parkinson's disease.
Trifluoperazine may make you dizzy and drowsy.
- If it does, avoid driving a car or operating machinery.
Get up slowly from a lying or sitting position to avoid dizziness from this medicine.
This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to the sun.
- Try not to spend long periods in direct sunlight and protect your skin from the sun.
While taking this medicine, you might become more sensitive to hot and cold temperatures.
- Dress warmly in cold weather and don't stay outside too long.
- Avoid becoming overheated during hot weather.
There is a risk side effects that include muscle spasms, twitching in the face and body, and uncontrolled tongue or jaw movement.
- Talk to your doctor about this risk.
Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without first talking to your doctor.
- You may need to take smaller and smaller doses before completely stopping.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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