Triflupromazine (By injection)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are also taking insulin, medicine for high blood pressure, muscle relaxants, sedatives, or tranquilizers.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you take other medicines that may make you sleepy such as cold or allergy medicines, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, or narcotic pain killers.

• Store at room temperature, away from heat and light. Do not freeze.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.

Injectable

• Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
• An IM injection is a shot given in your muscle (upper arm, thigh, buttocks). An IV infusion is medicine that is put directly into your body through one of your veins.
• This medicine should be given by a nurse or other caregiver trained to give IV or IM medicine. Sometimes a family member or friend can be taught to give you this medicine.
• Avoid getting this medicine on your skin. If it does get on your skin, rinse the area thoroughly with water.
• Triflupromazine is usually light orange or yellow-green. You should not use the medicine if it has changed color.

If a dose is missed:

• This medicine needs to be given on a regular schedule. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor for instructions.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088

Triflupromazine (trye-floo-PROE-ma-zeen)

Treats nausea, vomiting, and anxiety before or after surgery.

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Skin rash, itching, or hives
• Trouble breathing
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Unexplained high fever, muscle stiffness
• Uncontrollable movements of the face, neck, or tongue
• Yellowing of eyes or skin

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Dizziness, weakness, or headache
• Pink or brown colored urine
• Dry mouth, nose, and throat
• Constipation, stomach upset
• Muscle or skin discomfort where the shot or IV is given
• Breast swelling, discharge, or tenderness
• Trouble urinating

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
• Before using this medicine, let your doctor know if you have heart or lung problems, low or high blood pressure, circulation problems, or a seizure disorder (epilepsy).
• This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Use a sunscreen when outdoors. Avoid sunlamps or tanning beds.
• Do not suddenly stop using this medicine without asking your doctor. You may need to use smaller and smaller doses before stopping completely.