Invega
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Antidepressants + 3 more
Treatment
20 Active Studies for Invega
Treatment for
Schizophrenia
What is Invega
Paliperidone
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Paliperidone is a drug used to treat schizophrenia. It works by blocking signals from dopamine, serotonin, and other neurotransmitters in the brain. Paliperidone was approved by the FDA in 2006 and is available in tablet form or as an injection given once a month or every three months.
Invega
is the brand name
Invega Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Invega
Paliperidone
2006
81
Effectiveness
How Invega Affects Patients
Paliperidone is an antipsychotic medication developed by Janssen Pharmaceutica. It is made from the same active ingredient as the older antipsychotic risperidone. How it works is still not clear, but it is thought to work in a similar way to risperidone.
How Invega works in the body
Paliperidone is the active part of a drug used to treat schizophrenia. We don't know exactly how it works, but research suggests that it blocks the effects of dopamine and serotonin on the brain. Blocking these chemicals helps to reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia.
When to interrupt dosage
The proposed dosage of Invega is contingent upon the determined condition, like Therapeutic procedure, Schizophrenia and Mood stabilizing agents. The amount of dosage is subject to the technique of delivery listed in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Schizophrenia
, 6.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 1.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 175.0 mg, 263.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 525.0 mg, 390.0 mg/mL, 780.0 mg/mL, 1170.0 mg/mL, 156.0 mg/mL, 234.0 mg/mL, 2730.0 mg/mL, 410.0 mg/mL, 546.0 mg/mL, 819.0 mg/mL, 750.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL, 263.0 mg/mL, 350.0 mg/mL, 525.0 mg/mL, 1750.0 mg/mL, 700.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg/mL, 1092.0 mg/mL, 1560.0 mg/mL
Oral, , Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Intramuscular, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Intramuscular, Injection, suspension, extended release, Injection, suspension, extended release - Intramuscular, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular
Schizoaffective Disorder
, 6.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 1.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 175.0 mg, 263.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 525.0 mg, 390.0 mg/mL, 780.0 mg/mL, 1170.0 mg/mL, 156.0 mg/mL, 234.0 mg/mL, 2730.0 mg/mL, 410.0 mg/mL, 546.0 mg/mL, 819.0 mg/mL, 750.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL, 263.0 mg/mL, 350.0 mg/mL, 525.0 mg/mL, 1750.0 mg/mL, 700.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg/mL, 1092.0 mg/mL, 1560.0 mg/mL
Oral, , Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Intramuscular, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Intramuscular, Injection, suspension, extended release, Injection, suspension, extended release - Intramuscular, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular
Mood stabilizing agents
, 6.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 1.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 175.0 mg, 263.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 525.0 mg, 390.0 mg/mL, 780.0 mg/mL, 1170.0 mg/mL, 156.0 mg/mL, 234.0 mg/mL, 2730.0 mg/mL, 410.0 mg/mL, 546.0 mg/mL, 819.0 mg/mL, 750.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL, 263.0 mg/mL, 350.0 mg/mL, 525.0 mg/mL, 1750.0 mg/mL, 700.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg/mL, 1092.0 mg/mL, 1560.0 mg/mL
Oral, , Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Intramuscular, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Intramuscular, Injection, suspension, extended release, Injection, suspension, extended release - Intramuscular, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular
Antidepressants
, 6.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 1.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 175.0 mg, 263.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 525.0 mg, 390.0 mg/mL, 780.0 mg/mL, 1170.0 mg/mL, 156.0 mg/mL, 234.0 mg/mL, 2730.0 mg/mL, 410.0 mg/mL, 546.0 mg/mL, 819.0 mg/mL, 750.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL, 263.0 mg/mL, 350.0 mg/mL, 525.0 mg/mL, 1750.0 mg/mL, 700.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg/mL, 1092.0 mg/mL, 1560.0 mg/mL
Oral, , Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Intramuscular, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Intramuscular, Injection, suspension, extended release, Injection, suspension, extended release - Intramuscular, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular
Therapeutic procedure
, 6.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 1.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 175.0 mg, 263.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 525.0 mg, 390.0 mg/mL, 780.0 mg/mL, 1170.0 mg/mL, 156.0 mg/mL, 234.0 mg/mL, 2730.0 mg/mL, 410.0 mg/mL, 546.0 mg/mL, 819.0 mg/mL, 750.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL, 263.0 mg/mL, 350.0 mg/mL, 525.0 mg/mL, 1750.0 mg/mL, 700.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg/mL, 1092.0 mg/mL, 1560.0 mg/mL
Oral, , Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Intramuscular, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Intramuscular, Injection, suspension, extended release, Injection, suspension, extended release - Intramuscular, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular
Therapeutic procedure
, 6.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 1.5 mg, 9.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 175.0 mg, 263.0 mg, 350.0 mg, 525.0 mg, 390.0 mg/mL, 780.0 mg/mL, 1170.0 mg/mL, 156.0 mg/mL, 234.0 mg/mL, 2730.0 mg/mL, 410.0 mg/mL, 546.0 mg/mL, 819.0 mg/mL, 750.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL, 263.0 mg/mL, 350.0 mg/mL, 525.0 mg/mL, 1750.0 mg/mL, 700.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg/mL, 1092.0 mg/mL, 1560.0 mg/mL
Oral, , Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Intramuscular, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Intramuscular, Injection, suspension, extended release, Injection, suspension, extended release - Intramuscular, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Invega.
Common Invega Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abemaciclib
Major
The serum concentration of Abemaciclib can be increased when it is combined with Paliperidone.
Acepromazine
Major
Paliperidone may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Acepromazine.
Alfuzosin
Major
Paliperidone may increase the hypotensive activities of Alfuzosin.
Amisulpride
Major
Paliperidone may increase the antipsychotic activities of Amisulpride.
Aripiprazole lauroxil
Major
Paliperidone may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Aripiprazole lauroxil.
Invega Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Overdosing on this drug may lead to confusion, seizures, or spasms of the head and neck, which could increase the risk of inhaling vomit if emesis is induced.
Invega Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Invega?
221 active clinical trials are currently in progress to evaluate the potential of Invega for Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia and Mood stabilizing agent therapy.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Therapeutic procedure
0 Actively Recruiting
Schizophrenia
97 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2
Mood stabilizing agents
0 Actively Recruiting
Schizoaffective Disorder
43 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3
Antidepressants
0 Actively Recruiting
Therapeutic procedure
0 Actively Recruiting
Invega Reviews: What are patients saying about Invega?
5
Patient Review
5/9/2019
Invega for Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
5
Patient Review
4/14/2020
Invega for Schizophrenia
5
Patient Review
8/11/2022
Invega for Bipolar Disorder in Remission
4
Patient Review
8/7/2015
Invega for Schizophrenia
4
Patient Review
1/18/2022
Invega for Schizophrenia With Mood Changes
3.7
Patient Review
4/20/2017
Invega for Bipolar Depression
3
Patient Review
3/25/2018
Invega for Bipolar Depression
3
Patient Review
9/23/2021
Invega for Schizophrenia
2.3
Patient Review
9/12/2016
Invega for Schizophrenia
1
Patient Review
9/22/2022
Invega for Schizophrenia
1
Patient Review
1/27/2021
Invega for Schizophrenia
1
Patient Review
10/29/2019
Invega for Schizophrenia
1
Patient Review
5/30/2021
Invega for Bipolar Depression
1
Patient Review
6/19/2022
Invega for Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Patient Q&A Section about invega
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What does INVEGA do to the brain?
"Invega is designed to correct the imbalance of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, specifically dopamine and serotonin. Its chemical structure is similar to Risperdal's, but it often produces fewer extrapyramidal side effects (tremor, stiffness, etc.)."
Answered by AI
How does INVEGA make you feel?
"Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated in hot weather or during exercise.
If you are taking INVEGA®, you may feel dizzy, sleepy, or less alert. Be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you. You may be more sensitive to heat while taking this medication. Avoid overheating or becoming dehydrated in hot weather or during exercise."
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What is the drug INVEGA used for?
"Paliperidone is a medication that works in the brain by restoring the balance of dopamine and serotonin. This improves thinking, mood, and behavior in people with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder."
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What does INVEGA do to a normal person?
"Invega is a medication that helps restore the balance of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. Invega specifically affects dopamine and serotonin. It is similar to Risperdal in how it works, but often has fewer side effects."
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What are the side effects of taking INVEGA?
"The following side effects may occur: drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, drooling, stomach/abdominal pain, weight gain, or tiredness. If you experience any of these side effects, talk to your doctor. Dizziness and lightheadedness can make you more likely to fall. To avoid falling, get up slowly when you stand up from a sitting or lying position."
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