There is a word in this book that not all people would understand. Sorry.
Fluphenazine (
sold under the brand names Prolixin, Modecate) is a typical antipsychotic drug used for the treatment of chronic psychoses such as schizophrenia.[2][3] It is a phenothiazine with a piperazine side-chain. It works by antagonising (blocking) the dopamine D2 receptors in the brain. This also leads to some of its side effects like movement disorders (like parkinsonism and akathisia) and prolactin elevation. It is given via an intramuscular or subcutaneous depot injection (as its decanoate salt) or by mouth in the form of tablets.[1] In some countries only the depot formulations are currently available.[2][3] Compared to other antipsychotics it is less prone to causing sedation, low blood pressure or anticholinergic effects but is associated with a higher frequency of movement disorders.[1]
It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, a list of the most important medication needed in a basic health system.[4]
