Antipsychotics

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HaloperidolAlso known as: Haldol (global), Serenace, Haloper, Halopidol, Peridol, Dozic, FortunanOne of the most widely used antipsychotic medicines in Kenya, available from health centre level for the treatment of psychosis, schizophrenia, and severe agitation.6 min read ChlorpromazineAlso known as: Largactil (global), Thorazine (USA), CPZ, Hibernal, Chloractil, PromactilThe world's first antipsychotic medicine, introduced in 1952, and still an essential treatment for psychosis and severe agitation across Kenya.6 min read TrifluoperazineAlso known as: Stelazine, Eskazine, TriflurinA first-generation antipsychotic used for schizophrenia and, at low doses, for short-term anxiety, one of the older phenothiazines still in use across Kenya.4 min read RisperidoneAlso known as: Risperdal (global), Risnia, Sizodon, Risperon, Risdone, Ripedon, RispoleptThe most widely prescribed second-generation antipsychotic in Kenya, with fewer movement side effects than older antipsychotics.6 min read OlanzapineAlso known as: Zyprexa (global), Olanza, Oleanz, Olandus, Olansek, ZalastaA highly effective second-generation antipsychotic for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, with important metabolic monitoring requirements.6 min read ClozapineAlso known as: Clozaril (global), Clopine, Fazaclo, Denzapine, Zaponex, SyclopThe most effective medicine for schizophrenia that has not responded to other treatments, with a strict blood monitoring requirement that is a condition of…7 min read QuetiapineAlso known as: Seroquel (global), Quetilet, Qutipin, Quetapel, Ketipinor, KventiaxA versatile second-generation antipsychotic uniquely effective across all phases of bipolar disorder, including bipolar depression.5 min read FluphenazineAlso known as: Modecate (global), Prolixin (USA), Anatensol, Lyogen, FlunazineA long-acting injectable antipsychotic that replaces daily oral tablets with a scheduled injection every two to four weeks.5 min read AripiprazoleAlso known as: Abilify (global), Arip, Arize, Arlet, Arpizol, AripiA newer-generation antipsychotic with the least effect on weight and metabolism of any second or third-generation medicine, added to the WHO Essential Medicines List…5 min read