Trifluperidol

Indication : Why is this medication prescribed?

Management of acute and chronic psychosis and anxiety neurosis; antiemetic neuroleptanalgesia (with narcotic analgesic). Schizophrenia, manic state. Lack of contact. Autism.

Contraindication: What are the special precautions to be followed?

Under following conditions, use of this medication is inadvisable. Its use should be withhold as it would cause harm to the patient
Coma of severe CNS depression, Lesions of the basal ganglia.

Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication

Cardiovascular disorders (may induce hypotension). Not to use CNS depressants concurrently, may produce extra pyramidal symptoms and tardive dyskinesia. Patients with history of convulsive disorders. May induce variations in endocrine secretions. Impaired alertness.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Drowsiness, nausea, blurred vision, hypotension, tachycardia, dry mouth, jaundice. Extra pyramidal reactions and tardive dyskinesia, skin reactions and photo-sensitivitiy.

Drug Category/Class

Trifluperidol has 2 Brands listed


Triperidol (0.5 mg)Triperidol (2.5 mg)

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