How does FLUPHENAZINE DECANOATE work?

FLUPHENAZINE DECANOATE works through the following mechanism: Other agent.

What are the most common side effects of FLUPHENAZINE DECANOATE?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for FLUPHENAZINE DECANOATE. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is FLUPHENAZINE DECANOATE the same as Fluphenazine Decanoate?

Fluphenazine Decanoate is a brand name for FLUPHENAZINE DECANOATE. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

FLUPHENAZINE DECANOATE

Q: What is FLUPHENAZINE DECANOATE used for?

FLUPHENAZINE DECANOATE (brand name Fluphenazine Decanoate) is a Typical Antipsychotic indicated for chronic schizophrenics). Fluphenazine Decanoate Injection has not been shown effective in the management of behavioral complications in patients with mental retardation..

Typical Antipsychotic

Brand names: Fluphenazine Decanoate

Intramuscular, Subcutaneous

Mechanism of Action

Other agent

Indications

chronic schizophrenics). Fluphenazine Decanoate Injection has not been shown effective in the management of behavioral complications in patients with mental retardation.

Contraindications

• cross-sensitivity to phenothiazine derivatives may occur.

FDA Warnings

WARNING Increased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis — Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death
Analyses of seventeen placebo-controlled trials (modal duration of 10 weeks), largely in patients taking atypical antipsychotic drugs, revealed a risk of death in drug treated patients of between 1
7 times the risk of death in placebo-treated patients
Over the course of a typical 10-week controlled trial, the rate of death in drug-treated patients was about 4

Known Side Effects

4 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

>10%

Weight Gain

1-10%

Anxiety

0.1-1%

Constipation

0.1-1%

Community Discussions

5 Reddit threads analysed for FLUPHENAZINE DECANOATE

Overall Sentiment

Mixed

Comparison Threads

Avg Post Score

149 upvotes

Most discussed side effects in community

Mood Changes (2)

Insomnia (1)

Weight Gain (1)

Sexual Dysfunction (1)

Constipation (1)

Dry Mouth (1)

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

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Chemistry of a Negroni Sbagliato

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Insomnia

Mood Changes

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Weight Gain

Sexual Dysfunction

Constipation

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Fatigue

Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.

Primary sources

Every figure on this page links back to its primary source. See data sources for full provenance.

DailyMed FDA label search → FLUPHENAZINE DECANOATE openFDA label JSON → FLUPHENAZINE DECANOATE FAERS adverse-event reports → FLUPHENAZINE DECANOATE ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of FLUPHENAZINE DECANOATE

Compare With

10 available comparisons

Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Intramuscular, Subcutaneous