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03
Dec
2016
New warning about aripiprazole
Posted On December 3, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

The FDA issued a warning on May 3, 2016 about aripiprazole stating that “compulsive or uncontrollable urges to gamble, binge eat, shop, and have sex have been reported with the use of aripiprazole (Abilify®, Abilify Maintena®, Aristada®, and generics). These uncontrollable urges were reported to have […]

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03
Dec
2016
Olanzapine (Zyprexa®)
Posted On December 3, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Olanzapine (US brand name Zyprexa® and generic) is a second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic. Here is basic information about this medication. FDA-approved indications 1. As oral formulation for: a. Schizophrenia in adults and adolescents b. Manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in adults and adolescents […]

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03
Dec
2016
Paliperidone (Invega®)
Posted On December 3, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Paliperidone extended-release (US brand name Invega® and generic) is a second-generation (“atypical”) antipsychotic. FDA-approved indications 1. Treatment of schizophrenia in adults and adolescents (ages 12-17) 2. Treatment of schizoaffective disorder in adults as monotherapy and as an adjunct to mood stabilizers and/or antidepressants. Dosage A. Schizophrenia […]

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03
Dec
2016
Risperidone (Risperdal®)
Posted On December 3, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Risperidone (US brand name Risperdal® and generic) is a second-generation (“atypical”) antipsychotic. Here is basic information about this medication. FDA-approved indications 1. Treatment of schizophrenia 2. As monotherapy or adjunctive therapy with lithium or valproate, for the treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes associated with Bipolar I […]

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03
Dec
2016
Risperidone long-acting (Risperdal Consta®)
Posted On December 3, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Risperdal Consta® is a long-acting injectable formulation of risperidone, a second-generation (“atypical”) antipsychotic. Here is basic information about this medication. FDA-Approved Indications Schizophrenia Monotherapy for the maintenance treatment of Bipolar I Disorder Adjunctive therapy to lithium or valproate for the maintenance treatment of Bipolar I Disorder. […]

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03
Dec
2016
3-month paliperidone palmitate (Invega Trinza®)
Posted On December 3, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Paliperidone palmitate (Invega Trinza®) is an extended-release injectable second-generation (“atypical”) antipsychotic which can be administered once every 3 months. Here is basic information about this medication. FDA-Approved Indication Schizophrenia after adequate treatment with 1-month paliperidone palmitate extended-release (Invega Sustenna®) for at least four months. Dosage The dose of 3-month […]

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03
Dec
2016
Paliperidone palmitate (Invega Sustenna®)
Posted On December 3, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Paliperidone palmitate (Invega Sustenna®) is an extended-release injectable second-generation (“atypical”) antipsychotic. Here is basic information about this medication. FDA-approved indications Treatment of schizophrenia Treatment of schizoaffective disorder as monotherapy and as an adjunct to mood stabilizers or antidepressants Dosage A. Schizophrenia Initiation (IM deltoid): Administer 234 mg […]

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03
Dec
2016
Haloperidol (Haldol® Decanoate)
Posted On December 3, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Haldol® Decanoate is a brand name of a depot formulation of haloperidol which is a first-generation (“typical”) antipsychotic. Here is basic information about this medication. FDA-approved indications Treatment of schizophrenic patients who require prolonged parenteral antipsychotic therapy Dosage A. Initial dosage (given by deep IM injection […]

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01
Dec
2016
Ziprasidone (Geodon®)
Posted On December 1, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Ziprasidone (US brand name Geodon® and generic) is a second-generation (“atypical”) antipsychotic. FDA-approved indications A. As an oral formulation 1. Schizophrenia 2. Acute treatment as monotherapy of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder 3. Maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder as an adjunct […]

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01
Dec
2016
Iloperidone (Fanapt®): Basic Information
Posted On December 1, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Iloperidone (US brand name Fanapt®) is a second-generation (“atypical”) antipsychotic. FDA-approved indications Treatment of adults with schizophrenia Dosage Starting: 1 mg twice daily Target: 6–12 mg twice daily (achieved by dose increments of 1–2 mg twice daily) Maximum: 12 mg twice daily (24 mg/day) Please refer […]

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