Generic name:fluphenazine hydrochloride
Dosage form: Tablets USP and Elixir USP
Drug class:Phenothiazine antipsychotics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 22, 2021.
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The Prolixin brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Prolixin Description
Prolixin is a trifluoromethyl phenothiazine derivative intended for the management of schizophrenia. Fluphenazine hydrochloride is described chemically as 4-[3-[2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenothiazin-10-yl] propyl]-1-piperazineethanol dihydrochloride and its molecular formula is C22H28F3N3OS2HCl. The molecular structure is shown below:
Prolixin Tablets (Fluphenazine Hydrochloride Tablets) contain 5 and 10 mg fluphenazine hydrochloride per tablet. Inactive ingredients: Aluminum Lakes of the following colorants: [D&C Red No. 27 and D&C Red No. 30 for 10 mg only; FD&C Blue No. 1 for 5 mg only; FD&C Blue No.2 for 10 mg only; FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine) for 5 mg only; FD&C Yellow No. 6 for 10 mg only], croscarme...
