Prolixin (fluphenazine) is a typical, high-potency antipsychotic used for the management of psychosis in patients with schizophrenia. This medication acts primarily via antagonism of  postsynaptic dopamine-2 receptors in the mesolimbic, nigrostriatal, and tuberoinfundibular neural pathways. The blockage of dopamine targets the positive symptoms in schizophrenia, including: hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized speech. Though Prolixin is frequently […]