Generic name:perphenazine [ per-FEN-a-zeen ]
Drug classes:Phenothiazine antiemetics, Phenothiazine antipsychotics
The Trilafon brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Trilafon?
Trilafon is a phenothiazine (FEEN-oh-THYE-a-zeen) anti-psychotic medicine.
Trilafon is used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. It is also used to control severe nausea and vomiting.
Trilafon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Trilafon if you have liver disease, brain damage, bone marrow depression, a blood cell disorder, or if you are also using large amounts of alcohol or medicines that make you sleepy.
Trilafon is not approved for use in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.
Call your doctor at once if you have twitching or uncontrollable movements of your eyes, lips, tongue, face, arms, or legs. These could be early signs of dangerous side effects.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Trilafon if you are allergic to any phenothiazine (such as Trilafon, chlorpromazine,
