Basic Information On Invega
Invega is primarily used for the treatment of patients with schizophrenia. It is an atypical antipsychotic drug. Patients with schizophrenia are administered the drug as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy. The Invega drug can also be used to maintain their condition. It is not approved for patients with dementia related psychosis as initial clinical trials have indicated an increase in the number of deaths as compared to a placebo. In adjunctive therapy, Invega can be used along with mood stabilizers and/ or antidepressants.
Precautions/Side Effects For Invega
Invega contains Paliperidone as its major ingredient. Possible side effects of Invega are extrapyramidal disorder which could include possible muscle stiffness, involuntary movements as well as tremors, restlessness and sexual dysfunction. Sexual dysfunction has only been noticed in cases where Invega was administered with SSRI’s such as Zoloft. Other less common but more severe symptoms associated with brand or generic Invega include seizures (especially for people with a history of seizures), diabetes, high blood sugar, Tardive Dyskinesia and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome.
Paliperidone should not be administered to elderly people with dementia. It should not be combined with evodopa and other dopamine agonists. The effect of brand or generic Invega on the fetus is not clear and hence it should be recommended to pregnant women only when the benefits outweigh the risks. Invega is not a controlled substance and it has not been systematically studied for dependence.
Invega Dosage
Invega is administered orally as a single dose of 6mg in the morning. Increase or decrease in dosage is possible, depending on the side effects the patient is experiencing, though the maximum dosage should not exceed 12mg per day. When dosage is increased, it should happen in increments of 3mg only and should not happen more frequently than once every 5 days. Initial dose titration is not required in the case of Invega. It can be taken with or without food. The tablet should be swallowed completely with a glass of water and not crushed or chewed. Dosage should be changed depending on the renal and hepatic condition of the patient. The recommended dosage for people with Schizoaffective Disorder is 6mg once daily.
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