Iloperidone

Schizophrenia

Treatment

1 FDA approval

20 Active Studies for Iloperidone

What is Iloperidone

Iloperidone

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Iloperidone is an antipsychotic drug used to treat schizophrenia. It was developed by Hoechst Marion Roussel Inc. until May 1996 and was then passed on to Titan Pharmaceuticals. In 1998, Novartis received the worldwide rights for its development, manufacturing, and marketing. Vanda Pharmaceuticals then took over in 2004 and the FDA approved it in 2009.

Fanapt

is the brand name

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Iloperidone 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 Iloperidone Affects Patients

Iloperidone has a strong connection to certain parts of the brain that help with schizophrenia and cognitive function. It is particularly connected to dopamine D2, α adrenergic, serotonin 5-HT2a, dopamine 3, dopamine D4, serotonin 5-HT6 and 5-HT7, norepinephrine NEα1, serotonin 5-HT1A, dopamine D1, and histamine H1 receptors.

How Iloperidone works in the body

Iloperidone works by blocking the effects of two different types of brain receptors, dopamine D2 and 5-HT2A, which helps reduce symptoms associated with mental illnesses.

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed dosage of Iloperidone is contingent upon the diagnosed condition. The amount of dosage is contingent upon the delivery technique (e.g. Kit or Tablet - Oral), as demonstrated in the following table.

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 Iloperidone.

Common Iloperidone 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.

Iloperidone Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Side effects of taking this drug that are seen in five percent or more of patients, and are twice as likely as with a placebo, include dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, stuffy nose, low blood pressure when standing up, sleepiness, a fast heartbeat, and weight gain.

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

170 clinical trials are in progress to assess the suitability of Iloperidone in treating Schizophrenia.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Schizophrenia

97 Actively Recruiting

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

Iloperidone Reviews: What are patients saying about Iloperidone?

4

Patient Review

12/5/2011

Iloperidone for Schizophrenia

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Patient Q&A Section about iloperidone

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

Is iloperidone a second generation antipsychotic?

"Iloperidone is an antipsychotic agent indicated for the acute treatment of schizophrenia in adults. It has been evaluated in several double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trials."

Answered by AI

What kind of drug is iloperidone?

"Iloperidone is a medication used to manage the symptoms of schizophrenia. It is classified as an atypical antipsychotic medication."

Answered by AI

What are the side effects of iloperidone?

"Dizziness or lightheadedness may occur, especially when rising from a lying or sitting position. To avoid this problem, get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up.

You may experience drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, dry mouth, tiredness, a stuffy nose, and weight gain. If you experience any of these effects that persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist. This medication may cause a serious drop in blood pressure, especially when starting or increasing the dose. You may experience dizziness or lightheadedness, which may be worse when rising from a lying or sitting position. To avoid this problem, get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up."

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What is iloperidone used for?

"This drug is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. Do not use it to treatbehavioral problems in patients who are elderly and have dementia. A doctor's prescription is required to purchase this medicine."

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Clinical Trials for Iloperidone

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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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