Generic name:iloperidone (oral route) [ eye-loe-PER-i-done ]
Drug class:Atypical antipsychotics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 6, 2022.
Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with atypical antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Iloperidone is not approved for use in patients with dementia-related psychosis .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Fanapt
- Fanapt Titration Pack
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet
Therapeutic Class: Antipsychotic
Chemical Class: Benzisoxazole
Uses for Fanapt Titration Pack
Iloperidone is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic (mental) disorders, such as schizophrenia. 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 Fanapt Titration Pack
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 iloperidone in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of iloperidone in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have dementia or age-related liver problems, which may require caution in patients receiving iloperidone.
