Paliperidone Sandoz
Paliperidone Sandoz is a medicine used for the long-term treatment and prevention of schizophrenia symptoms in adults.
Form
Injektioneste, depotsuspensio, esitäytetty ruisku
Strength
150 mg
Active Ingredient
Paliperidone palmitate
Manufacturer
Sandoz A/S
How to Use
Dosage
The first two doses (150 mg and 100 mg) are given one week apart. After that, you will receive an injection (25-150 mg) once a month. Your doctor will decide your correct dose.
Method
A doctor or nurse will give you this medicine as an injection deep into a muscle, usually in your upper arm or buttock. It should not be given into a vein or under the skin.
Important
There is no daily dose as this is a monthly injection; the maximum single injection is 150 mg. Your doctor will determine the appropriate dose for you.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Trouble sleeping.
- •Flu-like symptoms (like the flu, urinary tract infection).
- •High blood sugar, changes in weight (gain or loss), decreased appetite.
- •Irritability, depression, anxiety.
- •Parkinson's-like symptoms (slow movement, stiff muscles, tremors).
- •Restlessness, drowsiness, low alertness.
- •Involuntary muscle contractions (dystonia).
- •Dizziness.
- •Uncontrolled movements (dyskinesia).
- •Headache.
- •Fast heartbeat, high blood pressure.
- •Cough, stuffy nose.
- •Stomach pain, vomiting, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, toothache.
- •Increased liver enzyme levels.
- •Muscle, back, or joint pain.
- •Missed periods.
- •Fever, weakness, tiredness.
- •Injection site reactions (itching, pain, swelling).
- •Increased prolactin hormone levels in the blood, which can cause breast swelling and erection problems in men, or breast tenderness and milk discharge in women.
RARE
- •Infections (e.g., lung, urinary tract, ear, or skin infection).
- •Decreased white blood cells or platelets in blood, anemia.
- •Allergic reaction.
- •Diabetes (new or worse), high fat or cholesterol levels, changes in appetite (increased or decreased).
- •Sleep disturbances, mania, decreased sex drive, nervousness, nightmares.
- •Fainting, restless legs, difficulty concentrating, changes in speech or taste, numbness or tingling in skin.
- •Blurred vision, eye infections, dry or red eyes, spinning sensation, ringing in ears.
- •Heart rhythm problems (including fast or slow heartbeat), low blood pressure (especially when standing up).
- •Breathing difficulties, nosebleeds, dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, stomach problems.
- •Rashes, itching, hair loss, acne, skin thickening or redness.
- •Stiff or weak muscles or joints, muscle cramps, urinary incontinence or difficulty urinating.
- •Sexual problems (erection, ejaculation, or menstrual cycle issues), breast pain, breast enlargement in men, breast discharge.
- •Swelling in face, limbs, or body, fever, difficulty walking, feeling unwell.
- •Injection site problems (pain, swelling, sore, infection, bruising).
Important Warnings
- If you have symptoms of a blood clot, such as swelling, pain, or redness in your legs, or chest pain and trouble breathing.
- If you have dementia and suddenly experience confusion, weakness or numbness in your face, arms, or legs, or speech problems.
- If you have a high fever, muscle stiffness, sweating, or confusion (a condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome).
- If you are a man and experience a painful or prolonged erection (priapism).
- If you have uncontrollable movements of your tongue, mouth, or face.
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- If you have a severe allergic reaction with symptoms like fever, swelling of your face, lips, or tongue, difficulty breathing, itching, rash, or low blood pressure.
- If you are scheduled for eye surgery (e.g., for cataracts), tell your doctor that you are taking this medicine, as it may affect the surgery.
- If you know you have a dangerously low number of certain white blood cells that fight infections in your blood.