Generic name:paliperidone (injection) [ PAL-ee-PER-i-DONE ]
Drug class:Atypical antipsychotics
What is Invega Sustenna?
Invega Sustenna is an extended-release antipsychotic medicine given by intramuscular injection.
Invega Sustenna is prescription medicine used to treat schizophrenia in adults.
Invega Sustenna is also used alone or with other medicines to treat schizoaffective disorder in adults.
When you receive your first dose of Invega Sustenna you will need to get a second dose one week later. After that you will only need to get one injection each month.
Warnings
Invega Sustenna is not approved for use in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.
Dizziness, sleepiness, and feeling less stable may happen with Invega Sustenna. This may lead to falling, which can cause broken bones or other health problems. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Be careful going up and down stairs.
Some people may get a severe muscle problem called tardive dyskinesia. This problem may lessen or go away after stopping Invega Sustenna, but it may not go away. The risk is greater with diabetes and in older adults, especially older women. The risk is greater with longer use or higher doses, but it may also occur after short-term use with low doses. Call your doctor right away if you have trouble controlling body movements or problems with your tongue, face, mouth, or jaw like tongue sticking out, puffing cheeks, mouth puckering, or chewing.
Low white blood cell counts have happened with drugs like this one. This may lead to a higher chance of infection. Rarely, infections have been deadly. Tell your doctor if you have ever had a low white blood ...
