Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl
About Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl
Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl belongs to a group of medications called ‘antipsychotics’. It is used in the treatment of schizophrenia or psychosis. Schizophrenia is characterized by hallucinations symptoms (seeing or hearing things that are not real) and delusions (wrong beliefs). Manic episodes of excitement or depression characterize bipolar disorder. Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl prevents the occurrence of these symptoms.
Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl composed of three medications namely Chlorpromazine, Trifluoperazine, and Trihexyphenidyl. Chlorpromazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. Trihexyphenidyl is an anticholinergic that works on the nervous system and corrects some of the side effects occurring during antipsychotic treatment. Trifluoperazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
Take Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, constipation, sedation, dryness in the mouth, weight gain, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), urinary retention, the Increased prolactin level in blood, dizziness, blurred vision, nervousness. Most of these side effects of Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Do not take Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl if you are allergic to Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl, talk to your doctor if you or your family have a history of hypertension, CNS depression, narrow-angle glaucoma, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and have a history of dementia (memory loss). Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl is not recommended during pregnancy as it may affect the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl. Please do not stop taking Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl without your doctor’s advice as it may lead to withdrawal symptoms.
Uses of Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl
Medicinal Benefits
Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl composed of three medications namely Chlorpromazine, Trifluoperazine, and Trihexyphenidyl belongs to a group of medications called ‘antipsychotics’. It is used in the treatment of schizophrenia or psychosis. Chlorpromazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. Trihexyphenidyl is an anticholinergic that works on the nervous system and corrects some of the side effects occurring during antipsychotic treatment. Trifluoperazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
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Side Effects of Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Sedation
- Dryness in mouth
- Weight gain
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Urinary retention
- The increased prolactin level in the blood
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Nervousness
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Schizophrenia (psychosis): It is a mental illness in which brain information processing is affected. Patients with schizophrenia develop symptoms such as hallucinations (see or hear unreal things), delusions (false beliefs) and become withdrawn from society. They lose the ability to differentiate reality from false beliefs. Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder may occur due to genetic factors, alcohol or drug abuse, mental trauma. Schizophrenia may also occur due to brain injuries or diseases.
Parkinson's disease: Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. Symptoms start gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. Tremors are common, but the disorder also commonly causes stiffness or slowing of movement.
FAQs
Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl composed of three medications namely Chlorpromazine, Trifluoperazine, and Trihexyphenidyl belongs to a group of medications called ‘antipsychotics’. It is used in the treatment of schizophrenia or psychosis. Chlorpromazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. Trihexyphenidyl is an anticholinergic that works on the nervous system and corrects some of the side effects occurring during antipsychotic treatment. Trifluoperazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl causes common side effects such as nausea, constipation, sedation, dryness in the mouth, weight gain, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), urinary retention, the Increased prolactin level in blood, dizziness, blurred vision, nervousness. Most of these side effects of Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl should be used with caution in hypertension, CNS depression, narrow-angle glaucoma, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and have a history of dementia (memory loss).
Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl cannot be stopped Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl suddenly, because Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl may cause withdrawal symptoms. So please consult your doctor before stopping Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl.
Chlorpromazine+trifluoperazine+trihexiphenidyl is not recommended for use in patients with tardive dyskinesia which is an involuntary movement of the tongue, lips, and face unless the patient has concomitant Parkinson's disease due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
