Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Trifluoperazine
Drug Class
Psycholeptics; Antipsychotics, Anxiolytics, Hypnotics And Sedatives
Chemical Class
Phenothiazine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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Uses
Trifluoperazine (HCl) is a phenothiazine similar to chlorpromazine. Trifluoperazine (HCl) is used to treat symptoms of certain types of m...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Phenothiazine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Psychotherapeutic Drugs pharmacological group
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 pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Trifluoperazine (HCl) is 480.40. Its pKa is 8.1.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
1 to 2 mg — 12 hourly
Frequency may be increased upto 3 times/day if needed.
2
Child · Oral
0.02 to 0.05 mg/kg — 6 hourly
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Safety Alerts
CNS depression, comatose states, phaeochromocytoma, bone marrow depression, hepatic impairment
Important Warnings
Elderly, Cardiovascular disease, Parkinsonism, Epilepsy
Side Effects
Acute dystonic reactions such as facial and skeletal muscle spasms and oculogyric crisesleucopeniahyperprolactinaemiaacute dyskinesiasakathisiaParkinsonismdrowsinessinsomniaagitationtachycardiaarrhythmiasECG changeshypotensionantieholinergic effects (e.g. dry mouthblurred vision)
Drug Interactions
Ephedrine
barbiturates
CNS depressants
anticholinergics
antacids
oral hypoglycaemias
antihypertensixes
anticonvulsants
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid unless potential benefit outweighs risk
Lactation
Contraindicated, avoid
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 385
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 385
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Trifluoperazine, and what they are not.You pay Rs 328 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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