Paliperidone

Therapeutic Group

Psycholeptics (Antipsychotic, Anxiolytic/Hypnotic)

Indication Dosage

Paliperidone is a medication that is used to help people who have problems with their thinking, emotions, and behavior. It's mainly prescribed to treat conditions like schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. This medicine can help reduce symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and mood swings, making it easier for individuals to lead a more stable and fulfilling life. Your doctor will determine if paliperidone is the right choice for your specific situation.

Schizophrenia, Psychotic Or Manic Symptoms Of Schizoaffective Disorder: 

  • Adult: Initially 1.5-3 Mg Once Daily With Breakfast Or On An Empty Stomach, Increased To 6 Mg Once Daily, Then Increased In Steps Of 3 Mg If Required, Dose To Be Adjusted Over At Least 5 Days; Usual Dose 3-12 Mg Daily

Content

  • Tab 1.5mg /3mg: PaliPeridone 1.5mg /3mg

Pregnancy

Use Only If Potential Benefit Outweighs Risk

Stability

  • Metabolite of Risperidone
  • Antipsychotics

Contra Indications

  • None Known

Precautions

  • None Known

Lactation

  • Causion Advised Avoid

Side Effects

  • Arthralgia
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Hypertension
  • Epistaxis
  • Malaise
  • Myalgia
  • Oedema
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Urinary Disorders
  • Elevated Plasma-cholesterol Concentrations
  • Elevated Plasma-triglyceride Concentrations
  • Hypoaesthesia
  • Paraesthesia
  • Tinnitus
  • Visual Disorders.
  • Rare: Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Intra-operative Floppy Iris Syndrome
  • Pancreatitis
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Rhabdomyolysis

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