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Trifluoperazine Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 15, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 10 mg/mL; 2 mg/mL; 1 mg; 2 mg; 5 mg; 10 mg

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Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Schizophrenia

Initial dose: 2 to 5 mg orally 2 times a day
Maintenance dose: 15 to 20 mg/day
Maximum dose: 40 mg/day

Comment:


Use: Management of schizophrenia

Usual Adult Dose for Anxiety

Recommended dose: 1 to 2 mg orally 2 times a day
Maximum dose: 6 mg/day
Duration of therapy: Up to 12 weeks

Comment:


Use: Treatment of non-psychotic anxiety

Usual Geriatric Dose for Schizophrenia

Initial dose: 2 mg orally 2 times a day
Maintenance dose: 15 to 20 mg/day
Maximum dose: 40 mg/day

Comment:


Use: Management of schizophrenia

Usual Geriatric Dose for Anxiety

Initial dose: 1 mg orally 2 times a day
Maximum dose: 6 mg/day
Duration of therapy: Up to 12 weeks

Comments:


Use: Treatment of non-psychotic anxiety

Usual Pediatric Dose for Schizophrenia

6 to 12 years:


12 years and older:

Comments:

Use: Management of schizophrenia

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Use is contraindicated in patients with known liver damage.

Dose Adjustments

Small/emaciated patients should begin on the lower end of the dosing range for the management of schizophrenia.

Precautions

US BOXED WARNING:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

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Further information

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