Information about Penfluridol

Generic Name : Penfluridol
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Penfluridol are provided here.

Understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

Therapeutic Classification : Psychotherapeutics

Trade Names/Brand Names of Penfluridol

India :

Uridol | Flump | Semap | Semap (20mg)

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International :

Flupidol, Penfluridol Nhwa, Semap, Sémap

Why is Penfluridol Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a highly potent antipsychotic compound, prescribed for chronic schizophrenia and similar psychotic disorders.

When should Penfluridol not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with preexisting central nervous system depression or coma.

What is the dosage of Penfluridol?

Adult: PO Initial: 20-60 mg/week. Severe/resistant: ≤250 mg/week.

How should Penfluridol be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Penfluridol?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of epilepsy, preexisting heart diseases, decrease in potassium and magnesium level in blood, deficiency of thyroid hormone, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the side effects of Penfluridol?

Central Nervous System- Epilepsy in people with low threshold for seizures, agitation, anxiety, depression and emotion.
Gastrointestinal- Constipation, diarrhea, loss of appetite, dry mouth, nausea and vomiting.
Metabolic- Weight gain, increased saliva and decrease in blood sugar.
Genitourinary- Increased risk of breast cancer, absence of menstrual cycle and retention of urine.
Respiratory- Asthma.
Liver- Jaundice.
Miscellaneous- Skin rash, low blood pressure and movement disorders.
Potentially Fatal- Blood disorder, severe heart disease and brain tumor.