Fluphenazine: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Fluphenazine is a phenothiazine antipsychotic. It is a prescription medicine used for schizophrenia and other long-term psychotic illnesses. In Pakistan it is available as injections, made by 3 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Fluphenazine works

Fluphenazine blocks dopamine D2 receptors in the brain. Reducing excess dopamine activity eases symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions and disordered thinking. In the depot form the medicine is dissolved in oil, so it is absorbed gradually from the injection site and gives a steady effect between injections.

What is Fluphenazine used for?

• Schizophrenia and other long-term psychotic illnesses

Fluphenazine is used for the long-term treatment of schizophrenia and similar psychotic illnesses. It is most often given as a long-acting depot injection into a muscle, which releases the medicine slowly over several weeks. This helps people who find it hard to take tablets regularly to stay well and lowers the chance of relapse.

Side effects of Fluphenazine

Side effects with Fluphenazine vary from person to person. Those seen more often include:

• Muscle stiffness or tremor
• Restlessness or an urge to keep moving
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Blurred vision
• Pain or swelling at the injection site

Get emergency help for a high fever with rigid muscles, sweating and confusion, painful spasms of the neck or eyes, uncontrolled movements of the face or tongue, or a fast irregular heartbeat.

Precautions and warnings

• Keep all your injection appointments, as missed doses can lead to a return of symptoms.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart rhythm problems, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, liver disease, depression or a history of blood disorders.
• Avoid alcohol, and do not drive or use machinery if you feel drowsy or your vision is blurred.
• Do not stop treatment without speaking to your psychiatrist, as stopping can cause symptoms to come back.
• Discuss pregnancy plans with your doctor, as antipsychotics used late in pregnancy can affect the newborn baby.

Frequently asked questions about Fluphenazine

What is the price of Fluphenazine in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Fluphenazine products currently in stock range from Rs 142 to Rs 164 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Gencate 25mg Injection at Rs 142. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Fluphenazine are available in Pakistan?

Fluphenazine is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Gencate (Genetics Pharmaceuticals), Flucate (Akhai Pharmaceuticals) and Psycate (Surge Laboratories Ltd).

Do I need a prescription for Fluphenazine?

Yes. Fluphenazine is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Fluphenazine be used during pregnancy?

Discuss pregnancy plans with your doctor, as antipsychotics used late in pregnancy can affect the newborn baby.

Are all Fluphenazine brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Fluphenazine in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Fluphenazine brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 3 products containing Fluphenazine from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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