Fluphenazine Decanoate
Fluphenazine Decanoate
Fluphenazine (floo-FEN-a-zeen) is a antipsychotic medicine that is used primarily as maintenance therapy for chronic schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders in patients who do not tolerate oral formulations or in patients where medication compliance is a concern of the provider.
It blocks some areas in the brain where the natural chemical, dopamine, works. This lowers the effect of dopamine in the body.
Administration Information
It is a deep intramuscular (IM) injection into the gluteal region and given every 3-4 weeks and helps manage long-term symptoms.
Potential Side Effects
Common side effects of fluphenazine may include:
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Inability to empty your bladder
- High or low blood pressure (see below)
- Restlessness
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur, tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
Helpful Resources
What is Fluphenazine Deconoate?
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