Modecate?
Related terms
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Fluphenazine Decanoate?;Apo-Fluphenazine?;Modecate?;Modecate? Concentrate;PMS-Fluphenazine Decanoate
Uses
- It is used to treat problems with how one acts.
- It is used to treat disabling involuntary movements in Huntington's chorea.
- It is used to treat schizophrenia. It may take 6 weeks to see the full effect.
- It is used to treat Tourette's syndrome.
- Fluphenazine helps clear your thinking.
- It works on helping social interactions, mood, expression of mood, as well as, delusions, paranoia, and look.
Dosing
How to take
- Take with or without food.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
- Liquid:
- There is a liquid if you cannot swallow pills. Mix liquid with 1/4 cup of water before drinking.
- You may also mix the liquid with milk, orange soda, or some juices. Do not mix with caffeine drinks, tea, or apple juice.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Shot:
- It may be given as a shot into a muscle.
- It may be given as a shot into the fatty part of the skin.
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