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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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dec

2016