Fluphenazine
Fluphenazine
Fluphenazine (pronounced floo-FEN-a-zeen) is a type of antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia and other types of chronic psychosis. It belongs to the class of drugs known as phenothiazines.
Etymology
The term "fluphenazine" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which includes a fluorine atom and a phenothiazine nucleus. The "-azine" suffix is common in drugs that belong to the phenothiazine class.
Usage
Fluphenazine works by blocking the action of dopamine, a neurotransmitter in the brain that is believed to be involved in the development of symptoms of schizophrenia and psychosis. It is used to manage and reduce the symptoms of these conditions, such as hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.
Related Terms
- Phenothiazine: A class of antipsychotic drugs that includes fluphenazine.
- Dopamine: A neurotransmitter in the brain that is involved in the development of symptoms of schizophrenia and psychosis.
- Schizophrenia: A chronic mental disorder characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.
- Psychosis: A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with external reality.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fluphenazine
- Wikipedia's article - Fluphenazine
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