Flupenscot injection 40mg

About Flupenscot injection 40mg

Flupenscot Injection Uses

• Long term maintenance treatment of schizophrenia
• Chronic psychosis that needs continuous treatment
• Relapse prevention in people who forget or refuse daily tablets
• Symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions and disordered thinking

Flupenscot Injection Benefits

• One injection lasts for weeks
• Steady drug levels without daily tablets
• Lowers the chance of relapse from missed doses

What Experts Say

Fluphenazine decanoate is a long-acting form of fluphenazine, a first generation antipsychotic. It blocks dopamine receptors in the brain, which helps control hallucinations and delusions. Each injection is prepared and given in a clinic, which also allows regular check-ups. Maintenance doses are worked out slowly over the first few months.

The drug is stored in the muscle and released slowly over two to four weeks. This suits people who do best on a regular schedule rather than daily tablets. Family support and counseling help the medicine work better. Many patients need fewer hospital stays once on a stable schedule.

Psychiatrists watch for stiffness, tremor, restlessness and involuntary movements. Doses are adjusted gradually, and it is not used for dementia related psychosis in older adults. Sudden stopping is not advised because the illness can return. Patients and families should keep the psychiatrist informed about any new symptoms or other medicines.

Drug Class

• First generation (typical) antipsychotic
• Long-acting depot injection

Flupenscot injection 40mg formula

• Fluphenazine decanoate

Available forms

• Injection

How to use Flupenscot injection 40mg?

• Flupenscot injection is given only by a doctor or trained healthcare provider.
• It is injected deep into a muscle, or under the skin as advised.
• The dose and gap between injections, usually every two to four weeks, are set by the psychiatrist.
• Attend every scheduled appointment and do not stop treatment on your own.

Drug Interactions

• Alcohol and sedatives: Combined sedation and drowsiness can be dangerous.
• Other antipsychotics and QT prolonging drugs: Raise the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.
• Levodopa and other Parkinson's drugs: Fluphenazine blocks dopamine and can weaken their effect.
• Blood pressure medicines: May cause an extra drop in blood pressure and dizziness.

Risks and warnings

• Older adults with dementia: Antipsychotics raise the risk of death in elderly people with dementia related psychosis.
• Movement disorders: Can cause stiffness, tremor and restlessness, and long use may cause tardive dyskinesia.
• Neuroleptic malignant syndrome: High fever, muscle rigidity and confusion are an emergency and need immediate care.
• Heart rhythm: May prolong the QT interval, so heart disease and low potassium need checking.
• Liver, blood and brain conditions: Not suitable in severe brain damage, blood disorders or major liver disease without close supervision.

Flupenscot Injection Side Effects

• Drowsiness or sedation
• Stiffness, tremor or restlessness
• Dry mouth and constipation
• Blurred vision
• Weight gain
• Dizziness on standing
• Pain or lump at the injection site
• Involuntary movements of the face or tongue

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius, away from light.
• Do not freeze.
• Store ampoules in the original pack until use.
• Keep out of reach of children.