Paliperidone
About Paliperidone
Paliperidone is an atypical antipsychotic and a dopamine antagonist. It is used to treat mental and mood disorders such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective. It restores balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Using this medication may reduce hallucinations and agitation.
The side effects that you may experience on using Paliperidone are drowsiness, constipation, drying of the mouth, redness, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, sudden weight gain and abdominal pain. Severe reactions include hives, itching, breathing difficulties, irregular heartbeat, muscle spasms and swallowing.
Consult with your doctor Paliperidone if: you are allergic to medicines, foods, substances or any ingredient contained within it, if you have kidney or heart problems, you have irregular heartbeat, you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding, you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, you have high blood pressure or diabetes or have had a history of cancer.
The dosage for Paliperidone should be prescribed by your doctor based on your specifications. Usually the adult dose is about 6 mg to be taken orally once a day, preferably in the morning with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with plenty of water.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Paliperidone
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Paliperidone ?
Headache
Insomnia (Difficulty In Sleeping)
Parkinsonism
Akathisia
Dystonia
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Paliperidone
Is It safe with alcohol?
Palido-od 9mg tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Palido-od 9mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution should be used in patients with renal impairment.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Paliperidone
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Paliperidone as ingredient
- Palica Od 9Mg Tablet
Talent Healthcare
- Palivega 3Mg Tablet
Zydus Cadila
- Palido-Od 9Mg Tablet
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Invega Sustenna 75Mg Injection
Janssen Pharmaceuticals
- Psycodon 3Mg Tablet
Crescent Therapeutics Ltd
- Palido-Od 6Mg Tablet
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Palido-Od 1.5Mg Tablet
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Palica Od 6Mg Tablet
Talent Healthcare
- Palicalm 3Mg Tablet Er
Reliance Formulation Pvt Ltd
- Palivega 9Mg Tablet
Zydus Cadila
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medicine belongs to an antipsychotic class, used in the treatment of schizophrenia, its exact mechanism of action is known. However, it is believed to work in a similar way as the antipsychotic drug risperidone.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Paliperidone ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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References
Paliperidone-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/paliperidone
Paliperidone-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01267
PALIPERIDONE injection,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=PALIPERIDONE
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