Periciazine
Periciazine is a typical antipsychotic medication belonging to the phenothiazine class, primarily used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. It may also be prescribed for severe anxiety and certain behavioral disturbances due to its calming effects. The medication works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, helping to reduce psychotic symptoms.
Periciazine is an older antipsychotic used for schizophrenia and severe anxiety that works by reducing dopamine activity in the brain.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- N05AC01
- RxNorm
- 8766
- Generic
- Periciazine
- Class
- atc-n05
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- solution, tablet
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Periciazine is used to treat schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and severe anxiety states. It may also be prescribed for behavioral disturbances, particularly when sedation is desired as part of the treatment approach.
Periciazine works by blocking dopamine D2 receptors in the brain, which helps reduce psychotic symptoms. It also has anticholinergic and antihistamine properties, contributing to its sedative effects.
Common side effects include drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision, and movement disorders. Regular monitoring may be needed during treatment. This medication should not be stopped abruptly and may interact with other sedatives or anticholinergic drugs.
Official drug label
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