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Brand Name: Fanapt

Generic Name: Iloperidone

Primary Use: Schizophrenia

Dosage Forms:
  • Oral tablets of 1mg, 2mg, 4mg, 6mg, 8mg, 10mg and 12mg
Common Side Effects:
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Stuffy nose
  • Dry mouth
  • Fatigue
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Weight gain
  • Irregular menses
  • Xerostomia
  • Allergic reactions
  • Abdominal pain
  • Low blood pressure
  • Joint pains
  • Nausea
  • Hyperprolactinaemia
  • Increase in blood sugar levels
Serious side effects:
  • Tardive dyskinesia
  • Severe nervous system reactions
  • Priapism
  • Inability to control urine
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Confusion, agitation.
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
How long should it be taken?

The duration of treatment depends on the physician’s discretion.

Effectiveness:
  • In a number of controlled clinical trials,Fanaptwas found to be safe and effective for treating Schizophrenia.
  • The effectiveness of Fanapt for more than 6 weeks use has not been systematically evaluated in controlled trials, therefore its long-term use should be under medical supervision.
 
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