Fluphenazine Injection and Nexiclon XR
Determining the interaction of Fluphenazine Injection and Nexiclon XR and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Using cloNIDine together with fluPHENAZine may have additive low blood pressure effects and cause delirium. Contact your doctor if you experience dizziness, weakness, faint, confusion or disorientation. You may need a dose adjustment or special test if you use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:MONITOR: The concomitant administration of clonidine and fluphenazine may have additive hypotensive effects and cause delirium. The mechanism is unknown.
MANAGEMENT: Patients should be monitored for adverse cardiovascular and CNS effects especially when initiating therapy, and advised to notify their physician if they experience dizziness, weakness, syncope, orthostasis, confusion or disorientation.
- Markowitz JS, Wells BG, Carson WH "Interactions between antipsychotic and antihypertensive drugs." Ann Pharmacother 29 (1995): 603-9
- Allen RM, Flemenbaum A "Delirium associated with combined fluphenazine-clonidine therapy." J Clin Psychiatry 40 (1979): 236-7
Generic Name: fluphenazine
Brand name: Permitil, Prolixin, Prolixin Decanoate, Prolixin Enanthate
Synonyms: Fluphenazine, FluPHENAZine
Generic Name: clonidine
Brand name: Catapres, Catapres-TTS, Duraclon, Kapvay, Catapres-TTS-1, Catapres-TTS-2, Catapres-TTS-3
Synonyms: Nexiclon XR (Oral)
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Fluphenazine Injection-Nexiclon XR Suspension
- Fluphenazine Injection-Nexium
- Fluphenazine Injection-Nexium (Esomeprazole Delayed-Release Capsules)
- Fluphenazine Injection-Nexium (Esomeprazole Powder for Suspension)
- Fluphenazine Injection-Nexium 24HR (Esomeprazole Delayed-Release Capsules)
- Fluphenazine Injection-NexIUM 24HR (Esomeprazole Delayed-Release Tablets)
- Nexiclon XR-Fluphenazine Oral Concentrate
- Nexiclon XR-Fluphenazine Oral Solution
- Nexiclon XR-Fluphenazine Tablets
- Nexiclon XR-Flurandrenolide
- Nexiclon XR-Flurandrenolide Cream
- Nexiclon XR-Flurandrenolide Cream and Ointment