TRIFLUOPERAZINE belongs to a class of drugs called 'antipsychotics' used to prevent and treat relapses of schizophrenia (a mental illness). Additionally, TRIFLUOPERAZINE may be used for anxiety and depression over a short period, nausea and vomiting. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects a person's ability to feel, think and behave clearly. Anxiety is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry, and excessive nervousness that may interfere with daily activities. Depression is a mood disorder associated with symptoms such as sadness, and unable to sleep properly or enjoy life as you used to do.
TRIFLUOPERAZINE contains Trifluoperazine which works by inhibiting the dopamine (chemical messenger) receptors in the brain. Dopamine is involved in regulating mood, behavior, and emotions. Thereby, TRIFLUOPERAZINE helps control psychotic illness, relieve depression, lighten the mood and relieve anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic. Also, TRIFLUOPERAZINE blocks dopamine receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) and inhibits transmission of messages to the vomiting center. Thereby, it helps in controlling nausea and vomiting.
Take TRIFLUOPERAZINE as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take TRIFLUOPERAZINE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience restlessness, weakness, drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, blurred vision or eye problems, muscle weakness, fainting on standing up, confusion, weight gain, or water retention causing swelling. Most of these side effects of TRIFLUOPERAZINE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to TRIFLUOPERAZINE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. The tablet form is not recommended for children below 6 years, and the syrup is not recommended for children below 3 years of age. Avoid taking TRIFLUOPERAZINE if you are pregnant, especially in the third trimester as it may cause adverse effects in the baby such as breathing problems, muscle stiffness or weakness, shaking, etc. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. TRIFLUOPERAZINE should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years, as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions. Do not consume alcohol with TRIFLUOPERAZINE as it may cause adverse effects such as severe dizziness or fainting, irregular heartbeats, drowsiness, uncontrollable movements, fits, drowsiness, and high or low body temperature. Avoid taking TRIFLUOPERAZINE if you have blood disorders, liver problems, or the heart's inability to maintain adequate circulation.
Schizophrenia, Anxiety, Depression, Nausea and Vomiting
TRIFLUOPERAZINE contains Trifluoperazine, and an antipsychotic used to prevent and treat relapses of schizophrenia (a mental illness). Additionally, TRIFLUOPERAZINE may be used for anxiety and depression over a short period, nausea and vomiting. TRIFLUOPERAZINE inhibits the dopamine (chemical messenger) receptors in the brain. Dopamine is involved in regulating mood, behavior, and emotions. Thereby, TRIFLUOPERAZINE helps in controlling psychotic illness, relieving depression, lightening the mood, and relieving anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic. Also, TRIFLUOPERAZINE blocks dopamine receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) and inhibits transmission of messages to the vomiting center. Thereby, it helps in controlling nausea and vomiting.
If you are allergic to TRIFLUOPERAZINE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Tablets are not recommended for children below 6 years, and the syrup is not recommended for children below 3 years of age. Avoid taking TRIFLUOPERAZINE if you are pregnant, especially in the third trimester as it may cause adverse effects in the baby such as breathing problems, muscle stiffness or weakness, shaking, etc. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. TRIFLUOPERAZINE should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years, as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions. Avoid taking TRIFLUOPERAZINE if you have blood disorders, liver problems or inability of the heart to maintain adequate circulation. Do not consume alcohol with TRIFLUOPERAZINE as it may cause adverse effects such as severe dizziness or fainting, irregular heartbeats, drowsiness, uncontrollable movements, fits, drowsiness, high or low body temperature. If you have Parkinson’s disease, fits, narrow-angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), enlarged prostate gland, dementia (decline in memory, intelligence or communication), uncontrolled high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, have a family history of stroke or blood clots, liver, heart or brain problems, inform your doctor before taking TRIFLUOPERAZINE.
Drug-Drug Interaction: TRIFLUOPERAZINE may have interaction with high blood pressure-lowering medicines (guanethidine), opioid pain killers (codeine), medicines used to decrease saliva and lung secretions (atropine, procyclidine), antipsychotics (promazine, prochlorperazine, chlorpromazine), anticonvulsants (lamotrigine, pregabalin), antiparkinson drug (levodopa), blood thinner (warfarin), a medicine used to treat iron poisoning (desferrioxamine), heart-related medicines (disopyramide, procainamide, quinidine, amiodarone, sotalol).
Drug-Food Interaction: TRIFLUOPERAZINE may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking TRIFLUOPERAZINE as it may cause adverse effects such as severe dizziness or fainting, irregular heartbeats, drowsiness, uncontrollable movements, fits, drowsiness, high or low body temperature.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking TRIFLUOPERAZINE if you have blood disorders, liver problems, or the heart's inability to maintain adequate circulation. If you have Parkinson’s disease, fits, narrow-angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), enlarged prostate gland, dementia (decline in memory, intelligence or communication), uncontrolled high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, have a family history of stroke or blood clots, liver, heart or brain problems, inform your doctor before taking TRIFLUOPERAZINE.
Avoid consumption of alcohol with TRIFLUOPERAZINE as it may increase the risk of drowsiness and other adverse effects.
TRIFLUOPERAZINE is not recommended for use during pregnancy, especially in the third trimesters as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
TRIFLUOPERAZINE may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.
TRIFLUOPERAZINE may cause dizziness, double vision or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy, dizzy or experience any vision problems after taking TRIFLUOPERAZINE.
TRIFLUOPERAZINE is not recommended for patients suffering from Liver diseases/conditions. Please consult a doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
Take TRIFLUOPERAZINE with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Tablets are not recommended for children below 6 years, and the syrup is not recommended for children below 3 years. However, please consult a doctor before giving TRIFLUOPERAZINE to children.
Schizophrenia: It is a mental disorder that affects a person's ability to feel, think and behave clearly. The symptoms include hallucinations, thought or movement disorders, delusions (misbelief), lack of emotion, sleep problems, isolation from family and friends, and difficulty in doing daily activities.
Anxiety: It is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry, and excessive nervousness that may interfere with daily activities. The anxiety symptoms include feeling more stress than required for that event and a lack of ability to set aside restlessness and worry. Anxiety can be treated by psychotherapy (meeting a psychologist) or medications.
Depression: It is a mood disorder associated with symptoms such as sadness, unable to sleep properly, or enjoy life as you used to do.