Fluphenazine Decanoate (fluphenazine decanoate)
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Overview
Fluphenazine is a phenothiazine antipsychotic agent. The drug is considered a conventional or first-generation antipsychotic agent.
USES: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia). Fluphenazine decanoate is a long-acting form of fluphenazine. It may be used by people who have trouble remembering to take medication every day.
Fluphenazine belongs to a class of drugs known as antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This medication is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age.
Generic name: fluphenazine decanoate
Pronunciation: (flu-FEN-ah-zeen DECK-ah-no-ate)
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Fluphenazine Decanoate:
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizophrenia
Also known as: Delusional, Dementia Praecox, Parergasia, Psychosis, Psychotic, Psychotic Disturbance.
Dosing
There is a range of optimum individual dosage requirements of fluphenazine and dosage must be carefully adjusted according to individual requirements and response, using the lowest possible effective dosage. Dosage should be increased more gradually in debilitated, emaciated, or geriatric patients. Because of the risk of adverse reactions associated with cumulative effects of phenothiazines, patients with a history of long-term therapy with fluphenazine and/or other antipsychotic agents should be evaluated periodically to determine whether maintenance dosage could be decreased or drug therapy discontinued. Fluphenazine therapy is best instituted with a low initial dosage, which may be gradually increased, if necessary, until the desired clinical effects are obtained.
Fluphenazine hydrochloride is administered orally or by IM injection. Fluphenazine decanoate is administered by IM or subcutaneous injection, using a dry syringe and needle of at least 21-gauge; use of a wet needle or syringe may cause the solution to become cloudy. When fluphenazine hydrochloride oral concentrate solution is used, the dose should be diluted (e.g., with water; Seven-Up(R); carbonated orange beverage; sodium chloride solution; milk; V-8(R); or pineapple, apricot, prune, orange, tomato, or grapefruit juice) just before administration. (See Chemistry and Stability: Stability.)
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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