Asenapine (transdermal)
Generic name: asenapine (transdermal) [ a-SEN-a-peen ]
Brand name: Secuado
Dosage form: transdermal film, extended release (3.8 mg/24 hr; 5.7 mg/24 hr; 7.6 mg/24 hr)
Drug class:Atypical antipsychotics
What is asenapine transdermal?
Asenapine transdermal (skin patch) is an antipsychotic medicine that is used to treat schizophrenia in adults.
Asenapine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use asenapine if you are allergic to it, or if you have severe liver disease.
Asenapine is not approved for use in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use asenapine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
severe liver disease.
Asenapine may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis and is not approved for this use.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart problems;
a heart attack or stroke;
diabetes (asenapine may raise your blood sugar);
a seizure;
liver disease;
trouble swallowing;
low white blood cell (WBC) counts; or
long QT syndrome (in you or a family member).
Using antipsychotic medicine in the last 3 months of pregnancy may cause breathing problems, feeding problems, or withdrawal symptoms in the newborn. If you get pregnant, tell your doctor right away. Do not stop using asenapine without your doctor's advice.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using asenapine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Asenapine transdermal is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I use asenapine transdermal?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Do not take by mouth. Transdermal medicine is for use only on the skin.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
Apply the patch to clean, dry, and ...
