INVEGA SUSTENNA
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Active Ingredient: PALIPERIDONE (PALIPERIDONE PALMITATE)
Product Overview
About INVEGA SUSTENNA
INVEGA SUSTENNA is a long-acting injectable antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder in adults. It contains the active ingredient paliperidone palmitate, a long-acting formulation of paliperidone.
Key Benefits & Uses
- Treatment of schizophrenia in adults
- Treatment of schizoaffective disorder in adults
- Long-acting injectable formulation for convenient dosing
Active Ingredient & Action
Paliperidone palmitate, the active ingredient in INVEGA SUSTENNA, is a dopamine D2 receptor antagonist. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a neurotransmitter in the brain that is involved in the regulation of mood and behavior. By blocking dopamine receptors, paliperidone palmitate helps to reduce symptoms of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
Important Notes
INVEGA SUSTENNA is available in 39 mg, 78 mg, 117 mg, 156 mg, 234 mg, and 411 mg doses. The medication should be administered by a healthcare professional every 4 weeks. Patients should be monitored for signs of tardive dyskinesia, a potential side effect of antipsychotic medications. It is also essential to inform your healthcare provider about any medical conditions, medications, or allergies before starting treatment with INVEGA SUSTENNA.
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