Trifluoperazine is an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and nonpsychotic anxiety. It works by altering dopamine effects in the central nervous system and possesses significant anticholinergic and alpha-adrenergic blocking activity. Common side effects include CNS issues like neuroleptic malignant syndrome, extrapyramidal reactions, sedation, and tardive dyskinesia as well as dry eyes, blurred vision, and hypotension. Nurses should monitor for signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome and leukopenia/agranulocytosis.
Trifluoperazine is an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and nonpsychotic anxiety. It works by altering dopamine effects in the central nervous system and possesses significant anticholinergic and alpha-adrenergic blocking activity. Common side effects include CNS issues like neuroleptic malignant syndrome, extrapyramidal reactions, sedation, and tardive dyskinesia as well as dry eyes, blurred vision, and hypotension. Nurses should monitor for signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome and leukopenia/agranulocytosis.
Trifluoperazine is an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and nonpsychotic anxiety. It works by altering dopamine effects in the central nervous system and possesses significant anticholinergic and alpha-adrenergic blocking activity. Common side effects include CNS issues like neuroleptic malignant syndrome, extrapyramidal reactions, sedation, and tardive dyskinesia as well as dry eyes, blurred vision, and hypotension. Nurses should monitor for signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome and leukopenia/agranulocytosis.
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