Prolixin
Chorea, Depression, Sedation + 4 more
Treatment
1 FDA approval
20 Active Studies for Prolixin
Treatment for
Chorea
What is Prolixin
Fluphenazine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Phenothiazine is an antipsychotic drug that is used to treat mental illnesses such as psychosis. It works in a similar way to chlorpromazine, another type of antipsychotic medicine.
Fluphenazine Hydrochloride
is the brand name
Prolixin Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Fluphenazine Hydrochloride
Fluphenazine
1987
181
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Fluphenazine, also known as Fluphenazine Hydrochloride, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses including Schizophrenia .
Schizophrenia
Helps manage Psychosis
Effectiveness
How Prolixin Affects Patients
Fluphenazine is a medication used to treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders. It has not been found to be effective in treating behavior problems in people with intellectual disabilities.
How Prolixin works in the body
Fluphenazine works by blocking receptors in the brain that are related to dopamine. This has the effect of reducing hormones in the hypothalamus and pituitary gland as well as affecting body temperature, alertness, blood pressure, and vomiting.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Prolixin is contingent upon the diagnosed disorder, including Schizophrenia, Gilles de la Tourette's Syndrome and Sedation therapy. The amount of dosage is dependent upon the method of application (e.g. Tablet, film coated - Oral or Intramuscular) featured in the table underneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Depression
, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 2.0 mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL
Solution, concentrate - Oral, Oral, Solution, concentrate, , Elixir - Oral, Elixir, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intramuscular, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Liquid - Intramuscular, Solution - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Solution
Schizophrenia
, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 2.0 mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL
Solution, concentrate - Oral, Oral, Solution, concentrate, , Elixir - Oral, Elixir, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intramuscular, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Liquid - Intramuscular, Solution - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Solution
Sedation therapy
, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 2.0 mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL
Solution, concentrate - Oral, Oral, Solution, concentrate, , Elixir - Oral, Elixir, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intramuscular, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Liquid - Intramuscular, Solution - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Solution
Tourette Syndrome
, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 2.0 mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL
Solution, concentrate - Oral, Oral, Solution, concentrate, , Elixir - Oral, Elixir, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intramuscular, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Liquid - Intramuscular, Solution - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Solution
Chorea
, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 2.0 mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL
Solution, concentrate - Oral, Oral, Solution, concentrate, , Elixir - Oral, Elixir, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intramuscular, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Liquid - Intramuscular, Solution - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Solution
Sedation
, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 2.0 mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL
Solution, concentrate - Oral, Oral, Solution, concentrate, , Elixir - Oral, Elixir, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intramuscular, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Liquid - Intramuscular, Solution - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Solution
Huntington Disease
, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 2.0 mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL
Solution, concentrate - Oral, Oral, Solution, concentrate, , Elixir - Oral, Elixir, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intramuscular, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Liquid - Intramuscular, Solution - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Intramuscular; Subcutaneous, Solution
Warnings
Prolixin has seven contraindications, so it should not be taken in cases of the conditions specified in the following table.
Prolixin Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Brain Injuries
Do Not Combine
Disease
Do Not Combine
Liver Damage
Do Not Combine
Mental Depression
Do Not Combine
Hypnotics
Do Not Combine
Brain Injuries
Do Not Combine
Coma
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Prolixin.
Common Prolixin Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Amisulpride
Major
Fluphenazine may increase the antipsychotic activities of Amisulpride.
Astemizole
Major
The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Fluphenazine.
Azelastine
Major
Fluphenazine may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.
Dacomitinib
Major
The metabolism of Dacomitinib can be decreased when combined with Fluphenazine.
Deutetrabenazine
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Fluphenazine is combined with Deutetrabenazine.
Prolixin Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Prolixin?
640 active studies are examining the potential of Prolixin in providing relief for Huntington Disease, Sedation therapy and Chorea.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Sedation therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Sedation
2 Actively Recruiting
Early Phase 1, Not Applicable
Tourette Syndrome
0 Actively Recruiting
Depression
296 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 3
Huntington Disease
5 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3
Chorea
0 Actively Recruiting
Schizophrenia
30 Actively Recruiting
Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 4
Prolixin Reviews: What are patients saying about Prolixin?
5
Patient Review
11/6/2013
Prolixin for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
4.3
Patient Review
12/13/2008
Prolixin for Schizophrenia
3.3
Patient Review
7/6/2009
Prolixin for Schizophrenia
1
Patient Review
9/3/2009
Prolixin for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
1
Patient Review
5/23/2009
Prolixin for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
Patient Q&A Section about prolixin
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is the drug prolixin used for?
"Fluphenazine is a medication that treats schizophrenia. It works by rebalancing the levels of dopamine in the brain, which improves thinking, mood, and behavior."
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What is the side effects of prolixin?
"The following side effects may occur: drowsiness, lethargy, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, loss of appetite, sweating, dry mouth, blurred vision, headache, and constipation. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist."
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Is prolixin still used today?
"This medication is only available in generic form since the brand name Prolixin has been discontinued."
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Is prolixin the same as Haldol?
"Prolixin is less likely to cause weight gain or sedation, but may cause movement disorders. It can help stabilize mood in people with schizophrenia or psychosis."
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