Paliperidone

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What it is used for

Paliperidone extended-release tablets are an atypical antipsychotic agent indicated for Treatment of schizophrenia Adults: Efficacy was established in three 6-week trials and one maintenance trial. Adolescents (ages 12 to 17): Efficacy was established in one 6-week trial. Treatment of schizoaffective disorder as monotherapy and as an adjunct to mood stabilizers and/or antidepressants.

How it works

Paliperidone is the major active metabolite of risperidone. The mechanism of action of paliperidone in schizophrenia is unclear.

Common side effects

The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis Cerebrovascular adverse reactions, including stroke, in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis Neuroleptic malignant syndrome QT prolongation Tardive dyskinesia Metabolic...

Do not use if (contraindications)

Paliperidone extended-release tablets are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to either paliperidone or risperidone, or to any of the excipients in the paliperidone extended-release tablet formulation.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Pregnancy (label summary): Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to atypical antipsychotics, including paliperidone, during pregnancy. Breastfeeding (label summary): 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Infertility Females Based on the pharmacologic action of paliperidone (D 2 receptor antagonism), treatment with paliperidone may result in an increase in serum prolactin levels, which may lead to a...

सामान्य प्रश्न

What is Paliperidone used for?
Paliperidone extended-release tablets are an atypical antipsychotic agent indicated for Treatment of schizophrenia Adults: Efficacy was established in three 6-week trials and one maintenance trial. Adolescents (ages 12 to 17): Efficacy was established in one 6-week trial.

How does Paliperidone work?
Paliperidone is the major active metabolite of risperidone. The mechanism of action of paliperidone in schizophrenia is unclear.

What are the side effects of Paliperidone?
The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis Cerebrovascular adverse reactions, including stroke, in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis Neuroleptic malignant syndrome QT prolongation...

Who should not take Paliperidone?
Paliperidone extended-release tablets are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to either paliperidone or risperidone, or to any of the excipients in the paliperidone extended-release tablet formulation.

Does Paliperidone have a boxed warning?
INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Paliperidone extended-release tablets are not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis.

Can I take Paliperidone in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy (label summary): Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to atypical antipsychotics, including paliperidone, during pregnancy.

What is the dose of Paliperidone?
Not provided here. Ask a doctor or pharmacist.

Paliperidone क्या है?
Paliperidone is used for: Paliperidone extended-release tablets are an atypical antipsychotic agent indicated for Treatment of schizophrenia Adults: Efficacy was established in three 6-week trials and one maintenance trial. It belongs to the class: Atypical Antipsychotic. Common side effects include: The following a…