Synera and Trifluoperazine Tablets

• Generic Name: lidocaine / tetracaine topical
• Dosage Forms: skin patch
• Other Brand Names: Synera, Pliaglis

Synera patches contain a combination of lidocaine and tetracaine. Lidocaine and tetracaine are local anesthetics (numbing medicines). They work by blocking nerve signals in your body.

Synera patches are used to numb a small area of your skin. This can help prevent pain during certain medical procedures such as a skin biopsy, minor skin surgery, insertion of an intravenous (IV) needle, or other needle-stick procedures.

Synera patches are also used to numb a skin area during minor cosmetic procedures such as a Botox injection, laser treatment, or tattoo removal.

• Generic Name: trifluoperazine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Stelazine

Trifluoperazine is an anti-psychotic medicine in a group of drugs called phenothiazines (FEEN-oh-THYE-a-zeens). It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain.

Trifluoperazine is used to treat anxiety or psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.

Trifluoperazine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.