Prolinate Injection
Product introduction
Prolinate Injection is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It may also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorder. It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel and behave.
Prolinate Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this injection include dry mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, urinary retention, constipation, and muscle rigidity. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine can lead to weight gain, have a healthy balanced diet, and exercise regularly. You may also notice some injection site reactions such as pain, redness, or swelling. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor in case these do not subside or bother you.
Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney disease, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or any heart disease. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, and/ or allergy medication. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.
Uses of Prolinate Injection
Benefits of Prolinate Injection
In Treatment of Depression
Prolinate Injection helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy levels. Prolinate Injection prevents extreme mood changes and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.
In Treatment of Bipolar disorder
Prolinate Injection works to restore the normal balance of nerve activity in your brain. It can help prevent extreme changes in mood and help you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of low mood. It can take several weeks for this medicine to work and you may still feel low during this time. You should continue to eat well and keep fit to reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder.
Side effects of Prolinate Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Prolinate
- Dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions)
- Akathisia (inability to stay still)
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Pseudoparkinsonism
- Involuntary muscle movement
- Oculogyric episodes
- Opisthotonos
- Increased reflexes
How to use Prolinate Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Prolinate Injection works
Prolinate Injection is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Prolinate Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Prolinate Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Prolinate Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
If Prolinate Injection is given, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness.
If Prolinate Injection is given, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness.
Driving
UNSAFE
Prolinate Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Prolinate Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Prolinate Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Prolinate Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Prolinate Injection?
If you miss a dose of Prolinate Injection, please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- It makes you feel sleepy. Do not drive or do anything requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenothiazine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Typical Antipsychotics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Prolinate with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Fluphenazine 48 hours before and At least 24 hours after consuming Iohexol.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of seizures.
Do not consume Fluphenazine 48 hours before and At least 12 hours after consuming Iopamidol.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of seizures.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as double vision, weakness, dizziness, impaired coordination, or confusion and consult your doctor if you experience the
Do not consume Fluphenazine with Moxifloxacin.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.
Do not consume Fluphenazine with Moxifloxacin.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Prolinate Injection
Once A Month
39%
Once A Day
36%
Twice A Month
14%
Once A Week
5%
Thrice A week
3%
Twice A Week
3%
What are you using Prolinate Injection for?
Schizophrenia
95%
Others
5%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
44%
Average
41%
Poor
15%
What were the side-effects while using Prolinate Injection?
Sleepiness
86%
No Side Effec*
14%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Prolinate Injection?
With or witho*
60%
With food
40%
*With or without food
Please rate Prolinate Injection on price
Not Expensive
39%
Expensive
39%
Average
22%
FAQs
Is Prolinate Injection a narcotic or benzodiazepine and cause addiction?
No, Prolinate Injection is neither a narcotic nor a benzodiazepine class of drug. It is an antipsychotic drug and it does not have any addiction potential
Is Prolinate Injection FDA approved/ a controlled substance?
Yes. Prolinate Injection is approved by FDA and it is not a controlled substance
Does Prolinate Injection has side effects such as weight gain and depression?
Prolinate Injection causes weight gain but not depression.
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- Stahl SM, editor. Fluphenazine. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 259-63.
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Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India
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