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Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml

Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml

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About Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml

Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml belongs to a group of medicines called 'antipsychotics/neuroleptics,' primarily used to treat psychotic disorders like schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental condition in which the person may feel, hear or see things that are not there (hallucinations), believe things that are not true, and feel unusually suspicious or confused. 

Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml contains 'Fluphenazine' that belongs to the class of phenothiazines. It works by affecting the balance of the neurotransmitters in the brain. Thereby, Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml decreases psychotic symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and hostility (unfriendly or opposed behaviour) associated with schizophrenia. Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml is intended for use in the management of patients requiring prolonged parenteral antipsychotic therapy.

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Common side effects of Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml include lethargy/tiredness, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, loss of appetite, dry mouth, constipation, stuffy nose, sweating, weight changes, and pain/redness/swelling at the injection site. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml is not recommended for treatment in patients with dementia-related psychosis. Inform your doctor before starting Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml if you have a history of liver/kidney/heart diseases, breathing problems, blood cell disorder, Parkinson's disease, glaucoma, breast cancer, depression, or fits. If you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or a breastfeeding mother, inform your doctor before starting Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml. Avoid consuming alcohol while being treated with Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml as it can make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or operate machinery since it can make you sleepy and interfere with your driving ability. Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml is not approved for children younger than 12 years of age.

Uses of Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml

Schizophrenia.

Medicinal Benefits

Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml is used to treat schizophrenia and associated psychotic symptoms. It contains 'Fluphenazine' that affects the balance of the neurotransmitters in the brain. It helps clear thinking and relieves psychotic symptoms like delusions, hostility, and hallucinations in schizophrenia.

Directions for Use

It will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml

  • Lethargy/tiredness
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Nausea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Stuffy nose
  • Sweating
  • Weight changes
  • Pain/swelling/redness at the injection site

Drug Warnings

Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml is not recommended for treatment in patients with dementia-related psychosis. Before using Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml, let your doctor know if you have a medical history of liver or kidney diseases, heart problems, breathing problems (asthma), pheochromocytoma, fits, glaucoma, blood problems (leukopenia, thrombocytopenia), Parkinson's disease, low blood calcium levels, enlarged prostate, depression, or breast cancer. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother before starting Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml. Avoid consuming alcohol during the treatment, as it might lead to increased dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating machinery, as this medicine may decrease your mental alertness, making you feel dizzy or drowsy. Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml is not recommended for children below 12 years of age as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml may interact with anti-hypertensives (clonidine), opioid pain relievers (codeine, hydrocodone), anti-anxiety drugs (alprazolam, lorazepam), muscle relaxants (carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), anti-allergic drugs (cetirizine), common cold medicines (diphenhydramine), antidepressants (lithium), and heart-related drugs (quinidine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Do not consume alcohol while undergoing treatment with Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml, as it could lead to increased dizziness and drowsiness.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml is not recommended in dementia-related psychosis, comatose or severely depressed states, patients receiving large doses of hypnotics, subcortical brain damage, and allergic reactions to Fluphenazine.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CLONIDINE
  • CODEINE
  • HYDROCODONE
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • LORAZEPAM
  • CARISOPRODOL
  • CYCLOBENZAPRINE
  • CETIRIZINE
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • LITHIUM
  • QUINIDINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain proper weight by following a healthy diet.
  • Exercise regularly as it helps in less cognitive decline and brain volume loss.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Try to avoid stress by practising meditation or yoga.
  • Include fruits and vegetables in your diet as they contain antioxidants.
  • Eat nutritious food as it helps in cognitive stimulation.
  • Limit foods with high cholesterol and saturated fats.
  • Cut down on sugar, salt and processed foods.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Follow a regular sleep pattern.

Special Advise

This medicine may interfere with tests for pregnancy and phenylketonuria and some urine tests. Let your doctor or laboratory staff know you are taking Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml if you undergo other medical examinations.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Schizophrenia: It is a condition in which the person may see, hear or feel things that are not there, believe things that are not true, or feel unusually suspicious or confused. Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders, movement disorders, disorganised thinking, loss of interest, lack of emotions, etc. Schizophrenia is triggered by physical, genetic, psychological, and environmental factors. Patients suffering from this disease may require lifelong treatment. Treatment involves a combination of medications, psychotherapy and care services.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - FLU0956

FAQs

Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml contains 'Fluphenazine,' an antipsychotic medication that affects the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain, thus improving mood, behaviour, and thoughts in schizophrenia.
Before using Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml, let your doctor know if you have a medical history of liver or kidney diseases, heart problems (history of stroke), breathing problems (asthma, emphysema), pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumour), Parkinson's disease, fits, low white blood cells, glaucoma, blood problems (leukopenia, thrombocytopenia), low blood calcium levels, enlarged prostate, breast cancer, and Reye's syndrome (a rare, but serious condition that causes swelling in the brain and liver damage). Please let your doctor know if you have any other medical problems before starting Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml.
Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml is not recommended for older dementia patients since it can lead to serious side effects like heart failure, fast/irregular heartbeat, and pneumonia. However, please discuss with the doctor possibly safer treatments for dementia-related behaviour problems.
Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml may cause dizziness. It is advised to avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position that can make you feel dizzy.
Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.

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Alcohol

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It is advised to avoid alcohol consumption while using Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml. Alcohol intake while being treated with Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml, may cause increased dizziness and drowsiness. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Using antipsychotic drugs during the third trimester of pregnancy may cause muscle problems in newborn babies. Please consult your doctor before using Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml if you are pregnant or planning to conceive. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before prescribing Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not known if Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml is excreted into the breast milk. Please consult your doctor before using Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml if you are a breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

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Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml may make you feel dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive if you are not mentally alert or experience any symptoms that affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

If you have a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have a history of kidney disease, inform your doctor before receiving Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

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Flunpez 25 mg Injection 1 ml is not recommended for children younger than 12 years of age.

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