Review the side-effects of Perphenazine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System - Tardive dyskinesia with symptoms like involuntary movements; neuroleptic malignant syndrome with the following symptoms: fever, stiff muscles, confusion, abnormal thinking, fast or irregular heartbeat, and sweating; drowsiness, tiredness, excitement, restlessness, hyperactivity, confusion, abnormal dreams and sleeplessness.
Gastrointestinal - Dry mouth or salivation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, constipation and fecal impaction.
Genitourinary - Urinary retention, frequency or incontinence, bladder paralysis, spontaneous secretion of milk, moderate breast enlargement in females and breast enlargement in males on large doses and irregular periods.
Eye and ENT - Constriction/dilatation of pupil, blurred vision and increased eye pressure.
Heart - Low/high blood pressure and changes in pulse rate.
Allergic Reactions - Hives, redness, skin inflammation, itching, sensitivity to light, asthma, shock and fever.
It should not be used in children less than 12 years old.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System - Tardive dyskinesia with symptoms like involuntary movements; neuroleptic malignant syndrome with the following symptoms: fever, stiff muscles, confusion, abnormal thinking, fast or irregular heartbeat, and sweating; drowsiness, tiredness, excitement, restlessness, hyperactivity, confusion, abnormal dreams and sleeplessness.
Gastrointestinal - Dry mouth or salivation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, constipation and fecal impaction.
Genitourinary - Urinary retention, frequency or incontinence, bladder paralysis, spontaneous secretion of milk, moderate breast enlargement in females and breast enlargement in males on large doses and irregular periods.
Eye and ENT - Constriction/dilatation of pupil, blurred vision and increased eye pressure.
Heart - Low/high blood pressure and changes in pulse rate.
Allergic Reactions - Hives, redness, skin inflammation, itching, sensitivity to light, asthma, shock and fever.
Other Precautions :
Monitor liver, kidney functions and complete blood cell counts regularly while taking this medication.It should not be used in children less than 12 years old.
Drug Name : Perphenazine
Perphenazine(Trilafon) generic is a tranquilizer, prescribed for schizophrenia (a mental illness). It decreases abnormal excitement in the brain.Brand Names or Trade Names of Perphenazine
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Trilafon
