Penfluridol Benefits & Uses

Penfluridol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Schizophrenia

Penfluridol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose can be gradually increased up to 250 mg/week
Geriatric	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose can be gradually increased up to 250 mg / day

Penfluridol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Penfluridol is used -

Moderate

Blurred vision
Urine Retention
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)

Mild

Dry Mouth
Weight gain
Diarrhoea
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Rash
Nausea or vomiting

Penfluridol Related Warnings

Is the use of Penfluridol safe for pregnant women?

Penfluridol may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Penfluridol again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Penfluridol safe during breastfeeding?

Penfluridol can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Penfluridol on the Kidneys?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Penfluridol on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Penfluridol will cause side effects on kidney or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Penfluridol on the Liver?

Information about safety of Penfluridol for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Penfluridol on the Heart?

Side effects of Penfluridol rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Penfluridol with Other Drugs

Penfluridol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Phenytoin

Moxifloxacin

Metoclopramide

Penfluridol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Penfluridol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Alopecia
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Potassium Deficiency
Hypothyroidism

Frequently asked Questions about Penfluridol

Is this Penfluridol habit forming or addictive?

Penfluridol is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Penfluridol can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Penfluridol only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, this Penfluridol works for mental disorders.

Yes

Penfluridol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Penfluridol

You can take Penfluridol with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Penfluridol

Taking Penfluridol with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe