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

Extended Release Olanzapine (Zyprexa Relprevv®) is a long-acting, second-generation (atypical), injectable antipsychotic. Here is basic information about this medication. FDA-approved indications Schizophrenia Dosage Recommended dosing of extended release olanzapine based on correspondence to oral olanzapine doses A. First 8 weeks of treatment a) Target oral dose 10 mg/day: 210 […]

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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
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
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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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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