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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
Lurasidone (Latuda®)
Posted On December 1, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Lurasidone or Latuda® is a second-generation antipsychotic, manufactured by Sunovion and introduced in the US in 2010 for the acute treatment of schizophrenia. Note: This page and its related pages contain the full text of the chapter on lurasidone (Latuda) in my book, The Latest Antidepressants. This webpage […]

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

Clozapine (US brand names Clozaril®, Fazaclo® ODT, Versacloz®, and generic) is a second-generation (“atypical”) antipsychotic. Here is basic information about this medication. FDA-approved indications 1. Treatment resistant schizophrenia 2. Reducing suicidal behavior in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder Dosage Starting: 12.5 mg once or twice daily, with or without […]

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

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 […]

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

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved   brexpiprazole (brand name “Rexulti®”) in July 2015 for two indications:   the treatment of schizophrenia and as adjunctive therapy to antidepressants for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). Rexulti® is manufactured by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company Ltd and co-marketed with […]

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

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) […]

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

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 […]

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01
Dec
2016
In a minute : Anxiety disorders
Posted On December 1, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

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30
Nov
2016
Haloperidol
Posted On November 30, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

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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30
Nov
2016
Iron deficiency in mental health
Posted On November 30, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Mental health clinicians may need to check for iron deficiency and to prescribe an iron supplement if a deficiency is found.         1. Iron deficiency is well known to be a risk factor for restless legs syndrome. Low iron stores may also be […]

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