Penfluridol

Penfluridol is an antipsychotic. It is used in the treatment of mental disorders such as schizophrenia and other kinds of psychotic disorders.

On using Penfluridol you may experience certain side effects such as dizziness, chest pain, vomiting, mild insomnia, drying of mouth, swelling of body parts, sudden weight gain, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, inflammation of vein caused by blood clot, abnormal body movements, skin rash, increased risk of breast cancer, bronchospasms and vision problems. If the reactions persist or become worse over time contact your health care provider right away.

This medication should not be used if you have central nervous system depression or coma or liver impairment. Before using this medication notify your doctor if: you are allergic to any ingredient contained within it, you are allergic to any food or medicine or substance, you are alcoholic, you suffer from seizures or kidney disorders, you have risk of blood clots in the brain, you are taking any medications, you are pregnant or are nursing a baby.

The dosage for this medication should be determined by the doctor based on your medical history and current condition. The usual dose prescribed for adults is 20-60 mg weekly for treating psychoses.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

• Schizophrenia

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

• Dystonia

• Weight Gain

• Sleepiness

• Orthostatic Hypotension

• Akathisia

• Dry Mouth

• Constipation

• Abnormality Of Voluntary Movements

• Parkinson's Disease

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Penridol 20mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Penfluridol as ingredient

• Penridol 20Mg Tablet

  Linux Laboratories

• Flurilept 20Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Mopendol 20Mg Tablet

  Mova Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

This medicine falls under the category of an antipsychotic drug. It works by inhibiting the production of dopamine in the body. The drug achieves this by binding with dopamine receptors and blocking the mesocortical and mesolimbic dopaminergic pathways.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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  Benadryl Dr Dry Cough Active Relief Syrup

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• Penfluridol-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/penfluridol

• Penfluridol-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13791