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Iloperidone (Fanapt®): Basic Information

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 […]

Cariprazine (Vraylar®)

Cariprazine (Vraylar®) is a second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic. Here is basic information about this medication. FDA-approved indications 1. Schizophrenia 2. Acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder. Dosage Schizophrenia Starting: 1.5 mg/day Recommended: 1.5–6 mg/day Bipolar Mania Starting: 1.5 mg/day Recommended: 3–6 mg/day […]

Asenapine (Saphris®)

Asenapine (US brand name Saphris®) is a second-generation (“atypical”) antipsychotic. FDA-approved indications 1. Schizophrenia 2. Acute treatment of manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder (monotherapy) 3. Acute treatment of manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder (adjunctive to lithium or valproate) […]

Aripiprazole (Abilify®)

Aripiprazole (US brand name Abilify® and generic Aripiprix, zolonda) is a second-or third generation (atypical) antipsychotic. FDA-approved indications A. Oral 1. Schizophrenia 2. Acute treatment of manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder 3. Adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder 4. Irritability associated with […]

Haloperidol

Haloperidol (US brand name Haldol® and generic) is a first-generation (“typical”) antipsychotic. Here is basic information about this medication. Oral Haloperidol (Tablets, Oral concentrate) FDA-approved indications 1. Management of manifestations of psychotic disorders 2. Control of tics and vocal utterances of Tourette’s Disorder in children and adults 3. […]

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