perphenazine injection, Trilafon
GENERIC NAME: PERPHENAZINE INJECTION (per-FEN-uh-zeen)
BRAND NAME(S): Trilafon
Medication Uses | Other Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage | Medical Alert
USES: Perphenazine is used to treat mental/emotional conditions. It is also used for severe nausea and vomiting.
OTHER USES: This medication may also be used for severe cases of hiccoughs.
HOW TO USE: This drug is injected into a muscle (I.M.) or into a vein (I.V.). Your dosage is based on your condition and your response to the medication. This medication must be used exactly as prescribed. Do not increase your dose or stop using this drug without first consulting your doctor. When used for mental/emotional conditions, it may take up to two weeks for the full benefit of this medication to take effect.
SIDE EFFECTS: Constipation, drowsiness, vision changes or dry mouth may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. This medication may cause dizziness and lightheadedness. To minimize these effects, get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position. Unlikely to occur, but report promptly: restlessness, muscle stiffness, weakness, difficulty speaking, loss of balance, mask- like facial expression, trembling or shaking, dizziness, lip smacking or other uncontrollable movements, difficulty urinating, skin rash/discoloration. Very unlikely to occur, but report promptly: sore throat, unusual bleeding or bruising, stomach pain, yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, hot dry skin, vomiting. Though very unlikely to occur, notify your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following effects: severe muscle stiffness, confusion, fever, seizures, irregular/fast heartbeat, increased sweating, prolonged/painful erection. In the unlikely event you have a serious allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: very high or very low blood pressure, liver or heart disease, Reye's syndrome, alcohol or drug dependencies, nervous system problems, blood disorders, allergies (especially drug allergies). Use caution performing tasks that require alertness such as driving or operating machinery Use of alcohol can cause extreme drowsiness. Avoid alcohol use. This medication may increase sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid prolonged sun exposure and wear a sunscreen and protective clothing when you are exposed to the sun. This medication can reduce sweating making you more susceptible to heat stroke. Avoid strenuous work or exercise in hot weather. Elderly patients are more sensitive to the effects of this drug. Use cautiously. Children should be monitored closely while using this drug. This drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug is a phenothiazine. Certain phenothiazines are excreted into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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