Trifluoperazine Hcl (Trifluoperazine Hcl)
Overview of Trifluoperazine Hcl
Trifluoperazine Hcl is a phenothiazine similar to chlorpromazine. Trifluoperazine Hcl is used to treat symptoms of certain types of mental or emotional conditions such as anxiety, tension and agitation. Trifluoperazine Hcl is also used to treat nausea and vomiting.
Indication of Trifluoperazine Hcl
Trifluoperazine Hcl is primarily indicated in conditions like Agitation, Anxiety, Diagnostic procedures, Enhance permeation of SC or IM inj, Muscle spasm of varied aeitology, Nausea and vomiting, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Severe nausea and vomiting.
Contraindication of Trifluoperazine Hcl
Trifluoperazine (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Blood dyscrasias,Bone marrow depression,Coma,Liver diseases.
Side Effects of Trifluoperazine Hcl
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Trifluoperazine (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Tardive dyskinesia.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Trifluoperazine (HCl) include Hypotension, Akathisia, Torticollis, Dystonic syndrome.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Trifluoperazine (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Drowsiness, Anorexia, Insomnia, Dry mouth, Blurred vision, Postural hypotension, Lassitude, Motor restlessnes, Dyskinesia, Dystonia.
Precautions of Trifluoperazine Hcl
Trifluoperazine should be used with caution in patients exposed to extreme heat or phosphorus insecticides, patients in state of alcohol withdrawal, patients with history of peptic ulcer, allergic reactions, with renal (kidney) impairment, prostatic hypertrophy. Photosensitization may occur, caution patients against exposure to sunlight or UV light. Discontinue use atleast 48 hrs.before myelography.