Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Fluphenazine
Chemical Class
Phenothiazine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
N05AB02
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Flupexin?
psychotic disorders such as schi...
used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia
How It Works
Chemical Class
Phenothiazine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Psychotherapeutic Drugs and Antipsychotic Agent pharmacological group
Fluphenazine decanoate is the derivative of Fluphenazine. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Phenothiazine. It belongs to D2 antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Psychotherapeutic Drugs and Antipsychotic Agent pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Fluphenazine is 437.50. Its pKa is 3.9.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IM
12.5 to 25 mg — As recommended.
Initial
2
Adult · IM
25 to 100 mg — As recommended.
Maintenance with 2-5 week dose intervals
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
You should not use fluphenazine if you are allergic to fluphenazine or other phenothiazines ( chlorpromazine , perphenazine , prochlorperazine , promethazine , thioridazine , trifluoperazine ), or if you have: liver disease
severe depression
or a blood cell disorder (such as low platelets or low red or white blood cell counts)
Do not use fluphenazine if you have recently used large amounts of alcohol or medicine that makes you sleepy
Fluphenazine may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis and is not approved for this use
Important Warnings
You should not use fluphenazine if you have liver disease , brain damage, severe depression , a blood cell disorder, or if you are also using large amounts of alcohol or medicines that make you sleepy
Fluphenazine is not approved for use in older adults with dementia-related psychosis
Call your doctor at once if you have uncontrollable movements of your eyes, lips, tongue, face, arms, or legs
These could be early signs of dangerous side effects
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hivesdifficult breathingswelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (feversore throatburning eyesskin painred or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). High doses or long-term use of fluphenazine can cause a serious movement disorder that may not be reversible. The longer you use fluphenazinethe more likely you are to develop this disorderespecially if you are an older adult. Fluphenazine may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: uncontrolled muscle movements in your face (chewinglip smackingfrowningtongue movementblinking or eye movement)extreme drowsiness or light-headed feeling (like you might pass out)strange dreams
Drug Interactions
Using fluphenazine with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication
a sleeping pill
a muscle relaxer
or medicine for anxiety or seizures. Other drugs may affect fluphenazine
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Storage
Inj Store Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 151.35
DRAP approved maximum price · per unit · approved 23 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper unitRs 151.35
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