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Invega Trinza

Generic: Paliperidone Palmitate

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Atypical antipsychotic✓ FDA-verified
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Invega Trinza is a medication used to treat schizophrenia in adults who have already been treated with another medication called Invega Sustenna for at least four months. It works by affecting certain chemicals in the brain that help improve mood and thinking. This medication is given as an injection every three months, with starting doses ranging from 273 mg to 819 mg, depending on the previous dose of Invega Sustenna. It's important to know that Invega Trinza should not be used if you are allergic to paliperidone or risperidone. Additionally, if you take medications like risperidone or oral paliperidone for a long time, you should be cautious, as they can interact with Invega Trinza.

Uses

  • Schizophrenia.

Dosage

Use after at least 4 months of INVEGA SUSTENNA treatment.
Administer INVEGA TRINZA once every 3 months.
Only healthcare professionals should give the injection.
Shake the syringe for at least 15 seconds before use.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.

Side effects

Common

Injection site reactionsweight gainheadacheupper respiratory infections

Serious

Serious effects include increased risk of death in elderly with dementia
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis.
  • Not approved for dementia-related psychosis.
  • Not recommended for moderate to severe kidney impairment.
  • Caution with other antipsychotics and renal impairment.

Drug interactions

  • Carbamazepinemay decrease paliperidone levelsCaution
  • Rifampinmay decrease paliperidone levelsCaution
  • John's Wortmay decrease paliperidone levelsCaution
  • Levodopamay reduce effectiveness of levodopa.Caution

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