Fluspirilene (Fluspirilene)
Overview of Fluspirilene
Fluspirilene is a diphenylbutylpiperidine antipsychotic and has general properties similar to those of the phenothiazine, chlorpromazine. It is less likely to cause sedation. Fluspirilene has been given by deep intramuscular injection for the treatment of psychoses including schizophrenia.
Indication of Fluspirilene
Fluspirilene is primarily indicated in conditions like Psychosis, Schizophrenia, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Paranoid personality, Personality disorder.
Contraindication of Fluspirilene
Fluspirilene is contraindicated in conditions like Phaeochromocytoma,Hypersensitivity,Pregnancy.
Side Effects of Fluspirilene
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Fluspirilene, which give rise to further complications include Impotence, Agranulocytosis, Gynacomastia, Galactorrhea.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Fluspirilene include Tachycardia, Blurred vision, Pyrexia, Cataracts, Dyskinesia.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Fluspirilene are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Drowsiness, Restlessness, Sweating, Dry mouth, Rashes, Depression, Weight gain, Abnormal LFT, Agitation.
Precautions of Fluspirilene
Warnings regarding neuroleptic malignant syndrom with Fluspirilene. Consult current official advise regarding Fluspirilene. To prevent extra pyramidal disorders recomended in a day and the subsequent two days to appoint.