Trifluoperazine
Uses
Trifluoperazine is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and its symptoms
How it Works
Trifluoperazine works by acting on the dopamine to stabilize the action of dopamine. Dopamine is a chemical messenger in the brain that affects the thoughts and moods. Trifluoperazine reduces the symptoms of schizophrenia.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Trifluoperazine may suffer from such side effects;
Orthostatic hypotension,
Sleepiness,
Abnormality of voluntary movements,
Parkinsonism,
Weight gain,
Dry mouth,
Akathisia,
Dystonia,
Constipation
Trihexyphenidyl
Uses
Trihexyphenidyl is used for the treatment of parkinsons disease which causes unusual nerve impulses and relaxes stiff muscles.
How it Works
Trihexyphenidyl is an antimuscarinic medicine. Trihexyphenidyl works by decreasing the activity of excess accetycholine in brain.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Trihexyphenidyl can include the symptoms below;
Dry mouth,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Abdominal or stomach cramps or pain,
Bloating,
Constipation,
Blurred vision.
Chlorpromazine
Uses
Chlorpromazine is used in the treatment of schizophrenia.
How it Works
Chlorpromazine is known as an anti-psychotic medication. Chlorpromazine is more specifically known as an phenothiazine.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Chlorpromazine may suffer from such side effects;
Weight gain,
Sleepiness,
Akathisia,
Dystonia,
Dry mouth,
Constipation,
Orthostatic hypotension,
Abnormality of voluntary movements,
Parkinsonism