Psylipax
Psylipax is an antipsychotic medicine used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia in adults and to prevent them from returning.
Form
Injektioneste, depotsuspensio, esitäytetty ruisku
Strength
75 mg
Active Ingredient
Paliperidone palmitate
Manufacturer
Exeltis Healthcare S.L.
How to Use
Dosage
The first dose is 150 mg and the second is 100 mg in the upper arm, about one week apart. After that, you will receive a 25–150 mg injection once a month in the upper arm or buttock.
Method
A doctor or nurse will give this medicine as an injection deep into a muscle, either in the upper arm or buttock. It must not be given into a vein or under the skin.
Important
The maximum single dose per month is 150 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Trouble sleeping or interrupted sleep
- •Flu-like symptoms, urinary tract infection, feeling flu-ish
- •High prolactin (a hormone), breast swelling, erection problems, milk discharge from breasts, menstrual problems
- •High blood sugar, weight gain or loss, decreased appetite
- •Irritability, depression, anxiety
- •Parkinsonism symptoms (slow movements, stiff muscles, tremor, increased saliva, blank facial expression)
- •Restlessness, sleepiness or feeling less alert
- •Dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions, movements of face, mouth, tongue, or jaw)
- •Dizziness
- •Dyskinesia (involuntary, repetitive muscle movements)
- •Tremor
- •Headache
- •Fast heartbeat
- •High blood pressure
- •Cough, stuffy nose
- •Stomach pain, vomiting, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, toothache
- •Muscle, back, or joint pain
- •Missed periods
- •Fever, weakness, fatigue
- •Injection site reaction (itching, pain, swelling)
RARE
- •Glaucoma (high pressure in the eye)
- •Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
- •Muscle breakdown and pain (rhabdomyolysis)
- •Very low body temperature
- •Severe skin reactions with blisters and peeling skin (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
Important Warnings
- Do not use Psylipax if you are allergic to paliperidone or risperidone.
- Seek immediate medical help if you experience blood clots (swelling, pain, or redness in legs, chest pain, or difficulty breathing).
- Contact a doctor immediately if you have sudden changes in thinking, weakness, numbness, or slurred speech, as these could be signs of a stroke.
- Get urgent medical care if you have a fever, stiff muscles, sweating, and feel confused or less aware (signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome).
- Men, seek immediate medical care if you have a prolonged or painful erection.
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- Tell your doctor if you experience uncontrolled movements of your tongue, mouth, or face.
- Contact your doctor right away if you have a severe allergic reaction (fever, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue, trouble breathing, itching, rash, or low blood pressure).
- Inform your eye doctor if you are scheduled for eye surgery and are taking this medicine.
- Your doctor may check your white blood cell count, as dangerously low levels can occur.