Fluspirilene
Fluspirilene is a diphenylbutylpiperidine antipsychotic and has general properties similar to those of the phenothiazine, chlorpromazine. It is less likely to cause sedation. Fluspirilene has been given by deep intramuscular injection for the treatment of psychoses including schizophrenia.
Primary Characteristics
Molecular Weight: 475.57 · Non-proprietary name: Fluspirilene.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Fluspirilene is primarily indicated in conditions like Psychosis, Schizophrenia.
Fluspirilene is also indicated for secondary conditions like Paranoid personality, Personality disorder.
Contraindications
Fluspirilene is contraindicated in conditions like Phaeochromocytoma, Hypersensitivity, Pregnancy.
Dosage
Fluspirilene's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 5.5 mg | 5.5 mg | — | IM | |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Side Effects
Fluspirilene in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Gynacomastia , Impotence , Agranulocytosis , Galactorrhea.
The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Fluspirilene are Blurred vision, Tachycardia , Pyrexia, Cataracts , Dyskinesia.
Fluspirilene is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Abnormal LFT, Agitation , Depression, Drowsiness, Dry mouth, Rashes , Restlessness, Sweating , Weight gain.
Warnings / Precautions
Interference in Pathology
Fluspirilene may interfere in the diagnosis of Abnormal LFTs .
Available Brands
None recorded.
Drug Classification
- 1.24.1 — Drugs used in psychotic disorders