Paliperidone
Invega (paliperidone) is an atypical antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder in adults and adolescents. It works by helping restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain, particularly dopamine and serotonin, which can reduce symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
Invega is an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder by balancing dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 686438
- Generic
- Invega
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
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- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Treatment of schizophrenia in adults and adolescents (ages 12-17). Also approved for schizoaffective disorder when used as monotherapy or adjunct to mood stabilizers or antidepressants.
Paliperidone is an atypical antipsychotic that acts as a dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptor antagonist. It helps regulate neurotransmitter activity in the brain, which is thought to be imbalanced in schizophrenia and related conditions.
May cause side effects such as weight gain, metabolic changes, drowsiness, and restlessness. Not recommended for elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis due to increased mortality risk. May affect ability to drive or operate machinery. Should not be stopped abruptly without medical supervision.
Official drug label
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