Phenate 25mg Injection

Phenate 25mg Injection is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It may also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorder. It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel and behave. Phenate 25mg Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. Some common side effects of this injection include dry mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, urinary retention, constipation, and muscle rigidity. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine can lead to weight gain, have a healthy balanced diet, and exercise regularly. You may also notice some injection site reactions such as pain, redness, or swelling. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor in case these do not subside or bother you. Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney disease, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or any heart disease. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, and/ or allergy medication. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.

• Treatment of Schizophrenia
• Treatment of Depression
• Treatment of Bipolar disorder

Phenate 25mg Injection is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

• Abnormality of voluntary movements
• Constipation
• Dryness in mouth
• Increased prolactin level in blood
• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
• Muscle stiffness
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Sleepiness
• Tremors
• Urinary retention
• Weight gain

AlcoholUNSAFE

Phenate 25mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Phenate 25mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Phenate 25mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. If Phenate 25mg Injection is given, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness.

DrivingUNSAFE

Phenate 25mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Phenate 25mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Phenate 25mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Phenate 25mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Chemical Class

Phenothiazine Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Neuro cns

Action Class

Typical Antipsychotics