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- What are phenothiazine antipsychotics?
- What are examples of phenothiazine antipsychotics available in the US?
- What are the side effects of phenothiazine antipsychotics?
- What drugs interact with phenothiazine antipsychotics?
- What formulations of phenothiazine antipsychotics are available?
- What about taking phenothiazine antipsychotics during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
What formulations of phenothiazine antipsychotics are available?
- All phenothiazine antipsychotics are available in oral tablet form.
- Prochlorperazine also is available as a rectal suppository.
- Fluphenazine and mesoridazine are available as injections.
- Fluphenazine and mesoridazine are available in oral liquid form.
What about taking phenothiazine antipsychotics during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Safe and effective use of phenothiazine antipsychotics during pregnancy has not been established. Newborns exposed to phenothiazine antipsychotics are at risk for extrapyramidal and withdrawal symptoms following delivery. Phenothiazine antipsychotics should only be used if clearly needed when benefits outweigh potential risks to the fetus.
Phenothiazine antipsychotics may enter breast milk; therefore, they should be used with caution in women who are breastfeeding. To avoid potential risks to the newborn, a decision should be made whether to discontinue the drug or to discontinue nursing.
REFERENCE: FDA Prescribing Information.
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