Phenasol Injection

• As per the USFDA, Phenasol injections are used in the following:
• The management of acute schizophrenia with psychotic manifestations, such as hallucinations, delusions, etc.
• For the treatment and maintenance of those with paranoid psychoses (profound fear and anxiety along with the loss of the ability to tell what's real and what's not real).
• Maintenance of symptoms in patients with chronic schizophrenia.

• Phenasol injection is contraindicated in the following cases:
• If you have any hypersensitive reaction to Fluphenazine, an ingredient in Phenasol injections
• If you are on other antipsychotic medications
• If you have a history of severe heart insufficiency such as myocardial infarction (heart attack)
• If the patient is in central nervous system depression (slow and steady drop in breathing)
• If the patient is in a comatose state
• If you are planning for a pregnancy or currently expecting
• If you are an older adult with dementia (memory loss) and psychosis
• If you have a history of nervous system disorders, such as seizures (fits)
• If you have Tardive Dyskinesia (irreversible and involuntary body movements)
• If you have Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (a fatal and complex condition)
• If you have low potassium or other electrolyte imbalances, which may precipitate heart conditions
• If you have a history of marked cerebral atherosclerosis or stroke
• If you have a tumour in your adrenal gland (a condition called pheochromocytoma), or if you have been diagnosed with a prolactin-dependent tumour; this medicine can increase prolactin levels
• If you are diagnosed with severe depression.
• If you have a known blood disorder

• Phenasol injection has the following side effects:
• Upset stomach
• Weakness or tiredness
• Excitement or anxiety
• Problems with sleeping
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth

Other General Warnings

• You have heart-related symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat, dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. They can be the result of serious rhythm disorders.
• You experience severe sweating, diarrhoea, or vomiting. This can lead to potassium or magnesium electrolyte imbalance.
• You have a personal or family history of narrow-angle glaucoma (an eye disorder).
• You have excess levels of thyroid hormones.
• You have Parkinson's disease and are under treatment for it.
• You have a bleeding disorder or are on a blood thinner medication.
• You use any medications like opioid pain relievers that cause sedation or tranquillisation.
• You are diagnosed with a seizure disorder, drug or alcohol overdose, severe drowsiness, and other nervous system-related problems.
• You have blood cell-related problems, like low white blood cell count (leukopenia or neutropenia).
• You have a heart condition or had a stroke.
• You have any suicidal or self-harming thoughts and sudden mood changes.
• You use herbal or Ayurvedic medicines or supplements.
• You are an older adult over 65.

• Take a Phenasol Injection precisely as directed by the doctor.
• Take this injection before or after consuming food.
• Phenasol injection should be administered by a doctor or healthcare professional.
• Most of the time, injections can be given intramuscularly (IM) or directly into the muscle (mostly buttocks).
• Try to keep the injection site clean and dry.
• Do not inject this medicine by yourself.
• Notify your doctor if you feel any pain or burning sensation at the injection site.
• Do not take other medication with Phenasol Injection without informing your doctor.

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Interactions with other medicines

• vDo not take any medications that may cause slow or irregular heartbeat, high or low blood pressure, changes in heart rate, and other heart-related conditions.
• Avoid medicines like diuretics and laxatives that lower blood potassium or magnesium levels because Phenasol injections can further lower potassium levels and cause severe heart rhythm disorders.
• Phenasol injections are not recommended along with other antipsychotic, antidepressant, or anti-seizure medications. Using Phenasol injections with these medicines can cause severe adverse effects.
• Try to be cautious with the dosage of Phenasol injections if using opioid pain relievers, sedatives, heart medicines, antimalarial medicines, antihistamines (cetirizine), etc. They can interact with Phenasol injections and cause increased drowsiness and other side effects.
• Using propranolol with Phenasol injections can increase the plasma concentration of Fluphenazine in the body and cause overdose symptoms.

Interactions with food items

• Try to avoid eating spicy food while on treatment with Phenasol injections. It is recommended to take an easily digestible diet.