Invega Sustenna Vial 50 mg

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Description:
Invega Sustenna is a long-acting injectable antipsychotic medication used primarily for the treatment of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. It contains paliperidone, which helps to balance certain chemicals in the brain to improve mood, thinking, and behavior. The formulation provides sustained-release delivery, allowing for monthly dosing.

Ingredients:

• Active Ingredient:
  • Paliperidone (50 mg per vial)
• Other Ingredients:
  • Excipients: Typically includes substances like sodium chloride, water for injection, and other stabilizers.

Usage Instructions:

• Dosage: The usual starting dose is 234 mg on day 1, followed by 156 mg one week later. After that, a maintenance dose of 50 mg is typically administered once monthly.
• Frequency: Monthly intramuscular injection.
• Special Considerations:
  • Administered by a healthcare professional via intramuscular injection into the deltoid or gluteal muscle.
  • Shake the vial gently before use to ensure the solution is mixed properly.
  • Do not administer if the solution is discolored or contains particles.

Benefits:

• Effective Symptom Control: Helps manage symptoms of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder effectively.
• Long-Lasting: Monthly dosing reduces the frequency of injections and improves adherence to treatment.
• Stable Release: Provides consistent medication levels, contributing to better symptom control and reduced risk of relapse.

Precautions:

• Contraindications: Avoid use in patients with a known hypersensitivity to paliperidone or other ingredients in the formulation.
• Side Effects: Possible side effects include weight gain, drowsiness, akathisia (restlessness), and metabolic changes. Rarely, it may cause serious side effects such as tardive dyskinesia or neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
• Warnings: Use with caution in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or liver impairment. Regular monitoring may be required. Not recommended for use in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis due to an increased risk of death.

Storage Instructions:

• Temperature: Store in a refrigerator at 2-8°C (36-46°F).
• Humidity: Keep in a dry place.
• Other Conditions: Protect from light and do not freeze. Keep out of reach of children.

Manufacturer:

Janssen Biotech, Inc.