Generic name: paliperidone (oral route) [ pal-ee-PER-i-done ]
Drug class:Atypical antipsychotics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 10, 2022.
Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Paliperidone is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Invega
In Canada
- Mar-Paliperidone
- Mylan-Paliperidone
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet, Extended Release
Therapeutic Class: Antipsychotic
Chemical Class: Benzisoxazole
Uses for Mylan-Paliperidone
Paliperidone is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic (mental) disorders, including schizophrenia. It may also be used alone or together with other medicines to treat patients with schizoaffective disorder. This medicine should not be used to treat behavioral problems in older adult patients who have dementia.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Mylan-Paliperidone
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of paliperidone in children with schizophrenia younger than 12 years of age and in children with schizoaffective disorder. Safety and efficacy have not been established in these age groups.
Geriatric
Appropriate studie..
