Fanapt

Schizophrenia

Treatment

1 FDA approval

20 Active Studies for Fanapt

What is Fanapt

Iloperidone

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Iloperidone is a medication used to treat schizophrenia symptoms. It was first researched by Hoechst Marion Roussel Inc. and went through several development phases before being approved by the FDA in 2009. Iloperidone is an atypical antipsychotic and has been marketed and distributed by Novartis since 1998.

Fanapt

is the brand name

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Fanapt Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Fanapt

Iloperidone

2009

37

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Iloperidone, commonly known as Fanapt, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses including Schizophrenia .

Schizophrenia

Helps manage Schizophrenia

Effectiveness

How Fanapt Affects Patients

Iloperidone is used to treat schizophrenia and improve cognition. It works by binding to receptors in the brain, including dopamine D2, α adrenergic, serotonin 5-HT2a and dopamine 3 receptors. It also has moderate affinity for dopamine D4, serotonin 5-HT6 and 5-HT7, and norepinephrine NEα1 receptors, and weak affinity for serotonin 5-HT1A, dopamine D1, and histamine H1 receptors.

How Fanapt works in the body

Iloperidone is a medication that works on two types of brain receptors. It blocks dopamine and serotonin receptors, which helps reduce symptoms of certain mental health conditions.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested measure of Fanapt is contingent upon the recognized condition. The amount of dosage fluctuates, as per the method of delivery (e.g. Kit or Tablet - Oral) featured in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Schizophrenia

1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 4.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 8.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 12.0 mg, , 13.0 mg

Oral, Tablet, , Tablet - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Fanapt.

Common Fanapt Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Alfuzosin

Major

Iloperidone may increase the hypotensive activities of Alfuzosin.

Amisulpride

Major

Iloperidone may increase the antipsychotic activities of Amisulpride.

Aripiprazole lauroxil

Major

Iloperidone may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Aripiprazole lauroxil.

Artemether

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Iloperidone is combined with Artemether.

Asenapine

Major

Iloperidone may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Asenapine.

Fanapt Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Taking this drug may cause side effects such as dizziness, dry mouth, tiredness, blocked nose, low blood pressure when standing, drowsiness, fast heart rate, and weight gain (in 5% or more of patients).

Fanapt Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Fanapt?

170 active trials are currently evaluating the potential of Fanapt to manage Schizophrenia.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Schizophrenia

97 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2

Fanapt Reviews: What are patients saying about Fanapt?

5

Patient Review

4/4/2016

Fanapt for Schizophrenia

Fanapt at a dosage of 6mg has been effective in treating my OCD.

4

Patient Review

8/11/2014

Fanapt for Schizophrenia

I'm noticing a definite improvement in my mood, but there's an unfortunate side effect of retrograde ejaculation. I really hope this isn't permanent!

3.7

Patient Review

10/20/2012

Fanapt for Schizophrenia

I switched to Fanapt to try and mitigate the issues of TD I was having with Latuda. It did stop that, but introduced some other problems like lightheadedness and sedation which are on-par with Geodon. This is my fifth medication change; at this point, I don't know how many more options I have.

2.7

Patient Review

9/17/2013

Fanapt for Schizophrenia

I took 12mg and found it hard to concentrate or feel motivated. My libido also tanked, which was really frustrating.

2.3

Patient Review

1/4/2016

Fanapt for Schizophrenia

My blood pressure drops to a dangerously low level with this treatment.

2

Patient Review

11/19/2012

Fanapt for Schizophrenia

This medicine made me very tired and I had no desire for sex. Additionally, I started to grow man boobs and gained a lot of weight in a short period of time. The price is also quite high given that it's been on the market for awhile now.

1.7

Patient Review

5/1/2012

Fanapt for Additional Medications to Treat Depression

I have been taking Fanapt for a few months now, and I am not seeing any benefits for my depression. In fact, the medication has given me urinary incontinence (an issue not listed in the side effects) which apparently affects 10% of users. Additionally, I've noticed moderate memory loss. This may work well for other people, but it has not helped me at all.

1

Patient Review

1/16/2013

Fanapt for Additional Medications to Treat Depression

I experienced a lot of serious side effects while taking this medication, including extreme fatigue, difficulty swallowing, heart palpitations, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Towards the end, I also suddenly developed hypotension which made me faint and unable to walk.

1

Patient Review

11/8/2012

Fanapt for Schizophrenia

I've been taking this medication for over a week now and it's not doing anything to help. If anything, the side effects are worse than before.
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Patient Q&A Section about fanapt

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is Fanapt an antipsychotic?

"Fanapt (iloperidone) is an antipsychotic medication that is taken to treat schizophrenia."

Answered by AI

What is the drug Fanapt used for?

"This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia). Iloperidone helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there)."

Answered by AI

Is Fanapt used for bipolar?

"Iloperidone (Fanapt®) is FDA-approved for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. It has shown clinical efficacy in four- and six-week trials. Iloperidone is not FDA approved for treatment of bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder."

Answered by AI

How effective is Fanapt?

"Fanapt has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 25 ratings on Drugs.com. More than half of reviewers had a positive experience, while 24% reported a negative experience. Reviews may be edited for grammar/spelling or to remove inappropriate language and content."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Fanapt

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fMRI for Cognitive Flexibility

18 - 35
All Sexes
Iowa City, IA

The goal of this basic experimental research study is to examine how the human thalamus supports flexible thinking and behavior. Specifically, the research aims to elucidate how the mediodorsal (MD) thalamus encodes and updates "context"-the mental framework that determines which rules or actions are relevant in a given situation. This work may contribute to understanding why certain psychiatric conditions, such as schizophrenia and ADHD, involve difficulties with cognitive flexibility and control. The primary research questions are: Does the MD thalamus represent the context that organizes how working memory guides task selection? Does the MD thalamus signal when context needs to be updated after a change in task demands? Do these thalamic representations support generalization to new situations or rules? Participants will complete cognitive tasks while undergoing high-resolution brain imaging using 7-Tesla MRI. The investigators will combine behavioral data, computational modeling, and advanced neuroimaging analyses to examine how the thalamus interacts with the cortex during flexible decision-making.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

The University of Iowa

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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Schizophrenia

18 - 65
All Sexes
Nashville, TN

The central hypothesis is this: DMN connectivity can be modulated with inhibitory cTBS when delivered on an accelerated treatment schedule. This study seeks to provide evidence that accelerated, network-targeted inhibitory stimulation of the DMN leads to both altered network activity and a concomitant behavioral change in cognitive performance in individuals with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. This study will also compare the effect of inhibitory cTBS in healthy individuals, as it may also lead to both altered network activity and a behavioral change in cognitive performance in individuals without schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. If successful, this study will have identified a safe, effective, and broadly applicable treatment for cognitive impairment in schizophrenia that has potential for translation into many other psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital

Heather Ward, MD

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Psychosocial Rehabilitation for Schizophrenia

18 - 50
All Sexes
Cleveland, OH

The purpose of this study is to understand how different types of community-based mental health care affect thinking abilities, daily functioning, and brain activity in adults with schizophrenia and related conditions. The investigators are especially interested in learning whether the Clubhouse Model-a structured, supportive community for individuals with mental illness-has unique benefits compared to standard outpatient mental health services. If participants decide to join, they will be asked to complete a total of six study visits with the research team over the course of your participation. Three of these study visits are at the beginning (baseline) and the remaining three are six months later. Two of the three visits will includes interviews, questionnaires, and thinking and memory tasks (cognitive testing) and one session will be an MRI brain scan, which is a safe and non-invasive imaging procedure. The total time required for each visit will be approximately 90 minutes to two hours. Participants may take breaks as needed.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Case Western Reserve University

Jessica A Wojtalik, PhD

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