Trifluperidol

Trifluperidol is a typical antipsychotic medication. It is classified as a butyrophenone, a class of antipsychotics that also includes haloperidol and droperidol. Trifluperidol is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, and has a strong sedative effect.

Pharmacology

Trifluperidol works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood and behavior. By blocking these receptors, trifluperidol can help reduce the symptoms of psychosis.

Side effects

Like all antipsychotic medications, trifluperidol can cause side effects. These can include drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, and blurred vision. In rare cases, trifluperidol can cause serious side effects such as tardive dyskinesia, a condition characterized by involuntary movements of the face and body.

History

Trifluperidol was first synthesized in the 1960s. It is not widely used today, having been largely replaced by newer atypical antipsychotic medications.

See also

• Antipsychotic
• Butyrophenone
• Haloperidol
• Droperidol
• Schizophrenia
• Psychotic disorders
• Dopamine
• Tardive dyskinesia

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