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Paliperidone is chemically identified as ()-3-[2-[4-(6-fluoro-1,2-benzisoxazol-3-yl)-1-piperidinyl]ethyl]- 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-9-hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one.
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CAS:144598-75-4 C23H27FN4O3 MW=426.49 A INVEG (r) class. (paliperidone) is a novel antipsychotic agent belonging to the benzisoxazole-derivatives A INVEG (r) utilizes osmotic drug-release technology, whereby osmotic pressure delivers paliperidone from the dosage form at a controlled rate. The system, which resembles a capsule-shaped tablet in appearance, comprises an osmotically active trilayer core surrounded by a subcoat and semipermeable membrane. The trilayer core is composed of two drug layers containing the drug and excipients, and a push layer containing osmotically active components. There are two precision laser-drilled orifices on the drug-layer dome of the tablet. Each strength is identified by a unique colour overcoat and print markings. In an aqueous environment, such as the gastrointestinal tract, the water-dispersible colour overcoat erodes quickly. Water is then imbibed through the semipermeable, rate-controlling membrane. The membrane controls the rate at which water enters the tablet core, which, in turn, controls drug delivery. The hydrophilic polymers of the core hydrate and swell, creating a gel containing paliperidone that is then pushed out through the tablet orifices. The biologically inert components of the tablet remain intact during gastrointestinal transit and are eliminated in the stool as a tablet shell, along with insoluble core components. Inactive ingredients are carnauba wax, cellulose acetate, hydroxyethylcellulose, macrogol, polyethylene oxide, povidone, sodium chloride, stearic acid, butylated hydroxytoluene, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, and iron oxides. The 3 mg tablets also contain lactose monohydrate and triacetin.
Paliperidone is a centrally active dopamine D2 antagonist with predominant serotonergic 5-HT2A antagonistic activity. Paliperidone is also active as an antagonist at 1 and 2 adrenergic receptors and H1 histaminergic receptors. Paliperidone has no affinity for cholinergic muscarinic or 1- and 2-
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adrenergic receptors. The pharmacological activity of the (+)- and (-)- paliperidone enantiomers is qualitatively and quantitatively similar. Paliperidone is the major active metabolite of risperidone. The mechanism of action of paliperidone, as with other drugs having efficacy in schizophrenia, is unknown. However, it has been proposed that the drug's therapeutic activity in schizophrenia is mediated through a combination of dopamine Type 2 (D2) and serotonin Type 2 (5HT2A) receptor antagonism. Antagonism at receptors other than D2 and 5HT2A may explain some of the other effects of paliperidone.
Polysomnography:
Centrally-acting medications through their mechanism of action, drug-release profile, and/or time of dose administration may affect sleep. To evaluate the impact of morning dosing of INVEGA on sleep architecture and continuity, a placebo-controlled study was conducted in 36 subjects with
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schizophrenia in which INVEGA 9 mg or placebo was administered once daily for 14 days. The following observations were made (mean data compared with placebo): reduced latency to persistent sleep by 41.0 (SE 18.70) minutes, decreased sleep onset latency by 35.2 (SE 14.99) minutes, decreased number of awakenings after sleep onset by 7.0 (SE 3.88) events, increased total sleep time by 52.8 (SE 24.01) minutes, increased sleep period time by 41.7 (SE 18.75) minutes, and increased sleep efficiency index by 11.0% (SE 5.00). There was also a statistically significant decrease (relative to placebo) in Stage 1 sleep of 11.9 (SE 4.44) minutes and increase in Stage 2 sleep of 50.7 (SE 17.67) minutes. No clinically relevant effect on REM sleep was observed.
Electrophysiology:
The effects of paliperidone on the QT interval were evaluated in a double-blind, active-controlled (moxifloxacin 400 mg single dose), multicenter QT study in adults with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, and in three placebo- and active-controlled (olanzapine 10 mg), 6-week, fixed-dose efficacy trials in adults with schizophrenia. In the QT study (n = 141), a supratherapeutic dose of an immediate-release oral formulation (8 mg) resulted in a mean steady-state peak plasma concentration greater than twice the exposure
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observed with the maximum recommended INVEGA dose of 12 mg (Cmax ss = 113 and 45 ng/mL, respectively). In the model-adjusted day-averaged linear-derived QT correction (QTcLD), there was a
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mean increase of 5.5 msec (90% CI: 3.66; 7.25) in the INVEGA treatment group (n = 44). None of the subjects had a change exceeding 60 msec or a QTcLD exceeding 500 msec at any time during this study. For the three fixed-dose efficacy studies, extensive electrocardiography (ECG) measurements were taken at 15 time points on specified days (including the times of expected Cmax) using a standardized methodology. Mean QTcLD increase did not exceed 5 msec in any treatment group at any time point,
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based on pooled data from 836 subjects treated with INVEGA , 357 subjects treated with olanzapine, and 350 subjects treated with placebo. One subject each in the INVEGA(r) 12 mg and olanzapine groups had a change exceeding 60 msec at one time-point during these studies (changes of 62 and 110 msec, respectively). No subject receiving INVEGA(r) had a QTcLD exceeding 500 msec at any time in any of these three studies.
Following a single dose, the plasma concentrations of paliperidone steadily rise to reach peak plasma concentration (Cmax) in approximately 24 hours after dosing. The pharmacokinetics of
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paliperidone following INVEGA administration are dose-proportional within the recommended clinical dose range (3 to 12 mg). The terminal elimination half-life of paliperidone is approximately 23 hours. Steady-state concentrations of paliperidone are attained within 4-5 days of dosing in most subjects.
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The release characteristics of INVEGA result in minimal peak-trough fluctuations as compared to those observed with immediate-release risperidone. In a study comparing the steady-state pharmacokinetics following once-daily administration of 12 mg paliperidone (administered as prolonged-release tablets) with 4 mg immediate-release risperidone in schizophrenic subjects, the
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fluctuation indexes were 38% for paliperidone prolonged-release compared to 125% for risperidone immediate-release (Figure 1).
Paliperidone ER (n=37)
Risperidone immediate release (n=37)
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Figure 1. Steady-state concentration profile following administration of 12 mg paliperidone administered as six 2 mg prolonged-release tablets once daily for 6 days (paliperidone concentrations are represented) compared with risperidone immediate-release administered as 2 mg once daily on Day 1 and 4 mg once daily on Days 2 to 6 (paliperidone+risperidone concentrations are represented).
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Following administration of INVEGA , the (+) and (-) enantiomers of paliperidone interconvert, reaching an AUC (+) to (-) ratio of approximately 1.6 at steady state.
Absorption:
A The absolute oral bioavailability of paliperidone following INVEG (r) administration is 28%. Following administration of a single 15 mg paliperidone prolonged-release tablet to healthy subjects, confined to bed for 36 hours, with a standard high-fat/high-caloric meal, the Cmax and AUC values increased by 42% and 46%, respectively, compared with administration under fasting conditions. The clinical relevance of these findings for the target patient population is unknown. Clinical trials establishing the
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safety and efficacy of INVEGA
Distribution:
were carried out in subjects without regard to the timing of meals. Paliperidone is rapidly distributed. The apparent volume of distribution is 487 L. The plasma protein binding of paliperidone is 74%. It binds primarily to 1-acid glycoprotein and albumin. In vitro, high therapeutic concentrations of diazepam (3 mcg/mL), sulfamethazine (100 mcg/mL), warfarin (10 mcg/mL), and carbamazepine (10 mcg/mL) caused a slight increase in the free fraction of paliperidone at 50 ng/mL. These changes are not expected to be of clinical significance.
Metabolism and Elimination:
One week following administration of a single oral dose of 1 mg immediate-release 14C-paliperidone, 59% of the dose was excreted unchanged into urine, indicating that paliperidone is not extensively metabolized in the liver. Approximately 80% of the administered radioactivity was recovered in urine and 11% in the faeces. Four metabolic pathways have been identified in vivo, none of which accounted for more than 6.5% of the dose: dealkylation, hydroxylation, dehydrogenation, and benzisoxazole scission. In vitro studies suggested a role for CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 in the metabolism of paliperidone, however, in vivo results indicate that these isozymes play a very limited role in the metabolism of paliperidone. Despite the large variation in the general population with regard to the ability to metabolize CYP2D6 substrates, population pharmacokinetic analyses indicated no discernable difference on the exposure and apparent clearance of paliperidone after administration
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GA of INVE (r) between extensive metabolizers and poor metabolizers of CYP2D6 substrates. In vitro studies using microsomal preparations of heterologous systems indicate that CYP1A2, CYP2A6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and CYP3A5 are not involved in the metabolism of paliperidone. Paliperidone is not expected to have enzyme-inducing properties. (See PRECAUTIONS: Interactions with other medicines.)
Hepatic Impairment:
In a study in subjects with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class B), the plasma concentrations of free paliperidone were similar to those of healthy subjects, although total paliperidone exposure decreased because of a decrease in protein binding. Consequently, no dose adjustment is required in patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment. Paliperidone has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment. (see PRECAUTIONS and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION)
Renal Impairment:
A The dose of INVEG (r) should be reduced in patients with mild, moderate or severe renal impairment (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Dosing in Special Populations). The disposition of a single dose paliperidone 3 mg extended-release tablet was studied in subjects with varying degrees of renal function. Elimination of paliperidone decreased with decreasing estimated creatinine clearance. Total clearance of paliperidone was reduced in subjects with impaired renal function by 32% on average in mild (CrCl = 50 to < 80 mL/min), 64% in moderate (CrCl = 30 to < 50 mL/min), and 71% in severe (CrCl = 10 to < 30 mL/min) renal impairment, corresponding to an average increase in exposure (AUCinf) of 1.5, 2.6, and 4.8 fold, respectively, compared to healthy subjects. The mean terminal elimination half-life of paliperidone was 24, 40, and 51 hours in subjects with mild, moderate, and severe renal impairment, respectively, compared with 23 hours in subjects with normal renal function (CrCl >= 80 mL/min). (see PRECAUTIONS and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION)
Gender:
A The apparent clearance of paliperidone following INVEG (r) administration is approximately 19% lower in women than men. This difference is largely explained by differences in lean body mass and creatinine clearance between men and women.
Elderly:
Data from a pharmacokinetic study in elderly subjects (>= 65 years of age, n = 26) indicated that the
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apparent steady-state clearance of paliperidone following INVEGA administration was 20% lower compared to that of adult subjects (18-45 years of age, n = 28). However, there was no discernable effect of age in the population pharmacokinetic analysis involving schizophrenia subjects after correction of age-related decreases in CrCl. (see PRECAUTIONS and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION)
Smoking Status:
Based on in vitro studies utilising human liver enzymes, paliperidone is not a substrate for CYP1A2; smoking should, therefore, not have an effect on the pharmacokinetics of paliperidone. A population pharmacokinetic analysis showed a slightly lower exposure to paliperidone in smokers compared with non-smokers. The difference is unlikely to be of clinical relevance, though.
Schizophrenia:
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The efficacy of INVEGA (3 to 15 mg once daily) in the treatment of schizophrenia was established in three placebo-controlled and active-controlled (olanzapine), 6-week, fixed-dose trials in subjects who met DSM-IV-TR criteria for schizophrenia. The active control was included for assay sensitivity purposes. Efficacy was evaluated using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), a validated multi-item inventory composed of five factors to evaluate positive symptoms, negative symptoms, disorganized thoughts, uncontrolled hostility/excitement, and anxiety/depression. Efficacy was also evaluated using the Personal and Social Performance (PSP) scale. The PSP is a validated clinician-rated scale that measures personal and social functioning in four domains of behaviour (socially useful activities including work and study, personal and social relationships, self care, and disturbing and aggressive behaviours).
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In the first placebo-controlled 6-week trial (n=605) comparing fixed doses of paliperidone (3, 9, and 15 mg/day) with placebo, all doses were superior to placebo on the PANSS, all PANSS factors, and the PSP scale. In the second placebo-controlled 6-week trial (n=628) comparing fixed doses of paliperidone (6, 9, and 12 mg/day) with placebo, all doses were superior to placebo on the PANSS, all PANSS factors, and the PSP scale. In the third placebo-controlled 6-week trial (n=432) comparing fixed doses of paliperidone (6 and 12 mg/day) with placebo, both doses were superior to placebo on the PANSS, with the 6 mg/day dose of paliperidone superior to placebo on the PSP scale. A Additionally, in a pooled analysis of the three trials, the superiority of INVEG (r) versus placebo at each dose (3 to 15 mg once daily) was established on total PANSS (including all PANSS factors) and in the response measure of >= 30% reduction in PANSS total score. Each dose of INVEGA also showed superiority to placebo on the PSP scale demonstrating an improvement in social functioning. An examination of population subgroups did not reveal any evidence of differential responsiveness on the basis of age, race, or gender. In a longer-term trial, adult outpatients meeting DSM-IV criteria for schizophrenia who had clinically responded (defined as PANSS score 70 or 4 on pre-defined PANSS subscales, as well as having been on a stable fixed dose of INVEGA for the last two weeks of an 8-week run-in phase) were entered into a 6-week open-label stabilization phase where they received INVEGA (doses ranging from 3 to 15 mg once daily). After the stabilization phase, patients were randomized in a double-blind manner to either continue on INVEGA at their achieved stable dose, or to placebo, until they experienced a recurrence of schizophrenia symptoms. Recurrence was pre-defined as significant increase in PANSS (or pre-defined PANSS subscales), hospitalization, clinically significant suicidal or homicidal ideation, or deliberate injury to self or others. An interim analysis of the data showed a significantly longer time to recurrence in patients treated with INVEGA(r) compared to placebo (p<0.001) (Figure 2), and the trial was stopped early because maintenance of efficacy was demonstrated. INVEGA was also significantly more effective than placebo in maintaining personal and social performance.
Figure 2. Kaplan-Meier Plot of Time to Recurrence
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Schizoaffective Disorder:
The efficacy of INVEG
(3 mg to 12 mg once daily) in the treatment of schizoaffective disorder was established in two placebo-controlled, 6-week trials in non-elderly adult subjects who met DSM-IV criteria for schizoaffective disorder, as confirmed by the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Disorders. In one of these trials, efficacy was assessed in 203 subjects who were assigned to one of two dose levels of INVEGA : 6 mg with the option to reduce to 3 mg (n = 105) or 12 mg with the option to reduce to 9 mg (n = 98) once daily. In the other study, efficacy was assessed in 211 subjects who received flexible doses of INVEGA (3-12 mg once daily). Both studies included subjects who received INVEGA either as monotherapy or in combination with antidepressants and/or mood stabilizers. Dosing was in the morning without regard to meals. Efficacy was evaluated using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), a validated multi- item inventory composed of five factors to evaluate positive symptoms, negative symptoms, disorganized thoughts, uncontrolled hostility/excitement, and anxiety/depression. The higher dose group of INVEGA in the 2 dose-level study (12 mg/day with option to reduce to 9 mg/day), and the INVEGAgroup in the flexible-dose study (dosed between 3 and 12 mg/day, mean modal dose of 8.6 mg/day) were each superior to placebo in the PANSS. In the lower dose group of the 2 dose-level study (6 mg/day with option to reduce to 3 mg/day), INVEGA different from placebo as measured by the PANSS. was not significantly Taking the results of both studies together, INVEGA improved the symptoms of schizoaffective disorder at endpoint relative to placebo when administered either as monotherapy or in combination with antidepressants and/or mood stabilizers. An examination of population subgroups did not reveal any evidence of differential responsiveness on the basis of gender, age, or geographic region. There were insufficient data to explore differential effects based on race.
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INVEGA prolonged release tablet is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia, including acute treatment and recurrence prevention. A INVEG (r) is indicated for the treatment of acute exacerbations of schizoaffective disorder as monotherapy and in combination with antidepressants and/ or mood stabilizers (lithium and valproate).
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INVEGA (paliperidone) is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to paliperidone,
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risperidone, or to any components in the INVEGA formulation.
Warnings
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INVEGA has not been studied in elderly patients with dementia.
Overall Mortality
In a meta-analysis of 17 controlled clinical trials, elderly patients with dementia treated with other atypical antipsychotic drugs, including risperidone, had an increased risk of mortality compared to placebo. Among those treated with risperidone, the mortality was 4% compared with 3.1% for placebo.
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Cerebrovascular Adverse Events (CVAE), including Stroke, in Elderly Patients with Dementia
An approximately 3-fold increase of cerebrovascular adverse events has been seen in randomised placebo-controlled clinical trials in the dementia population with some atypical antipsychotics. The mechanism for this increased risk is not known. An increased risk cannot be excluded for other antipsychotics or other patient populations. Paliperidone should used with caution in patients with risk factors for stroke.
Precautions
A The safety, tolerability, and efficacy of INVEG (r) were evaluated in a 6-week placebo-controlled study of 114 elderly subjects with schizophrenia (65 years of age and older, of whom 21 were 75 years of age and older). In this study, subjects received flexible doses of INVEGA (3 to 12 mg once daily). In addition, a small number of subjects 65 years of age and older were included in the 6-week placebo-controlled studies in which adult schizophrenic subjects received fixed doses of INVEGA(r) (3 to 15 mg once daily, see PHARMACOLOGY: Clinical Trials). A Overall, of the total number of subjects in clinical studies of INVEG (r) (n = 1796), including those who received INVEGA(r) or placebo, 125 (7.0%) were 65 years of age and older, of whom 22 (1.2%) were 75 years of age and older. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out. This drug is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and it may be useful to monitor renal function (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).
The plasma concentrations of paliperidone are increased in patients with renal impairment and, therefore, dosage adjustment may be required in some patients (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION). No data are available in patients with a creatinine clearance below 10 ml/min. Paliperidone should not be used in patients with creatinine clearance below 10 ml/min.
No data are available in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C). Caution is recommended if paliperidone is used in such patients.
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INVEGA was not shown to result in any clinically significant increase in QTc intervals from baseline compared to placebo. However, as with other antipsychotics, caution should be exercised when INVEGA is prescribed in patients with known cardiovascular disease or family history of QT prolongation, and in concomitant use with other drugs known to increase the QTc interval particularly in elderly patients.
As with other antipsychotics, EPS including akathisia have been reported (see ADVERSE EFFECTS). The presentation of akathisia may be variable and comprises subjective complaints of restlessness and an overwhelming urge to move and either distress or motor phenomena such as pacing, swinging of the legs while seated, rocking from foot to foot, or both. Particular attention should be paid to the monitoring for such symptoms and signs as, left untreated, akathisia is associated with poor compliance and risk of relapse.
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A potentially fatal symptom complex sometimes referred to as Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) has been reported in association with antipsychotic drugs, including paliperidone. Clinical manifestations of NMS are hyperpyrexia, muscle rigidity, altered mental status, and evidence of autonomic instability (irregular pulse or blood pressure, tachycardia, diaphoresis, and cardiac dysrhythmia). Additional signs may include elevated creatine phosphokinase, myoglobinuria (rhabdomyolysis), and acute renal failure. The diagnostic evaluation of patients with this syndrome is complicated. In arriving at a diagnosis, it is important to identify cases in which the clinical presentation includes both serious medical illness (e.g., pneumonia, systemic infection, etc.) and untreated or inadequately treated extrapyramidal signs and symptoms (EPS). Other important considerations in the differential diagnosis include central anticholinergic toxicity, heat stroke, drug fever, and primary central nervous system pathology. The management of NMS should include: (1) immediate discontinuation of antipsychotic drugs and other drugs not essential to concurrent therapy; (2) intensive symptomatic treatment and medical monitoring; and (3) treatment of any concomitant serious medical problems for which specific treatments are available. There is no general agreement about specific pharmacological treatment regimens for uncomplicated NMS. If a patient appears to require antipsychotic drug treatment after recovery from NMS, reintroduction of drug therapy should be closely monitored, since recurrences of NMS have been reported.
A syndrome of potentially irreversible, involuntary, dyskinetic movements may develop in patients treated with antipsychotic drugs. Although the prevalence of the syndrome appears to be highest among the elderly, especially elderly women, it is impossible to predict which patients will develop the syndrome. Whether antipsychotic drug products differ in their potential to cause tardive dyskinesia is unknown. The risk of developing tardive dyskinesia and the likelihood that it will become irreversible appear to increase as the duration of treatment and the total cumulative dose of antipsychotic drugs administered to the patient increase, but the syndrome can develop after relatively brief treatment periods at low doses, although this is uncommon. There is no known treatment for established tardive dyskinesia, although the syndrome may remit, partially or completely, if antipsychotic treatment is withdrawn. Antipsychotic treatment itself may suppress (or partially suppress) the signs and symptoms of the syndrome and may thus mask the underlying process. The effect of symptomatic suppression on the long-term course of the syndrome is unknown. A Given these considerations, INVEG (r) should be prescribed in a manner that is most likely to minimize the occurrence of tardive dyskinesia. Chronic antipsychotic treatment should generally be reserved for patients who suffer from a chronic illness that is known to respond to antipsychotic drugs. In patients who do require chronic treatment, the smallest dose and the shortest duration of treatment producing a satisfactory clinical response should be sought. The need for continued treatment should be reassessed periodically. If signs and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia appear in a patient treated with INVEGA , drug discontinuation should be considered. However, some patients may require treatment with
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INVEGA despite the presence of the syndrome.
Hyperglycemia, in some cases extreme and associated with ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar coma or death, has been reported in patients treated with all atypical antipsychotics. These cases were, for the most part, seen in post-marketing clinical use and epidemiologic studies, not in clinical trials, and there have been few reports of hyperglycemia or diabetes in trial subjects treated with INVEGA . Assessment of the relationship between atypical antipsychotic use and glucose abnormalities is complicated by the possibility of an increased background risk of diabetes mellitus in patients with
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schizophrenia and the increasing incidence of diabetes mellitus in the general population. Given these confounders, the relationship between atypical antipsychotic use and hyperglycemia-related adverse events is not completely understood. However, epidemiological studies suggest an increased risk of treatment-emergent hyperglycemia-related adverse events in patients treated with
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the atypical antipsychotics. Because INVEGA was not marketed at the time these studies were performed, it is not known if INVEGA is associated with this increased risk. Patients with an established diagnosis of diabetes mellitus who are started on atypical antipsychotics should be monitored regularly for worsening of glucose control. Patients with risk factors for diabetes mellitus (e.g., obesity, family history of diabetes) who are starting treatment with atypical antipsychotics should undergo fasting blood glucose testing at the beginning of treatment and periodically during treatment. Any patient treated with atypical antipsychotics should be monitored for symptoms of hyperglycemia including polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, and weakness. Patients who develop symptoms of hyperglycemia during treatment with atypical antipsychotics should undergo fasting blood glucose testing. In some cases, hyperglycemia has resolved when the atypical antipsychotic was discontinued; however, some patients required continuation of anti-diabetic treatment despite discontinuation of the suspect drug.
Weight gain has been observed with atypical antipsychotic use. Clinical monitoring of weight is recommended.
Events of leucopenia, neutropenia, and agranulocytosis have been reported with antipsychotic agents, including INVEGA . Agranulocytosis has been reported very rarely (< 1/10,000 patients) during postmarketing surveillance. Patients with a history of a clinically significant low white blood cell count (WBC) or a drug-induced leukopenia/neutropenia should be monitored during the first few months of therapy and discontinuation of INVEGA should be considered at the first sign of a clinically significant decline in WBC in the absence of other causative factors. Patients with clinically significant neutropenia should be carefully monitored for fever or other symptoms or signs of infection and treated promptly if such symptoms or signs occur. Patients with severe neutropenia (absolute neutrophil count < 1 X 109/L) should discontinue INVEGA their WBC followed until recovery.
and have Cases of venous thromboembolism (VTE) have been reported with antipsychotic drugs. Since patients treated with antipsychotics often present with acquired risk factors for VTE, all possible risk factors for VTE should be identified before and during treatment with INVEGA measures undertaken.
and preventive Paliperidone may induce orthostatic hypotension in some patients based on its alpha-blocking activity. In pooled results of the three placebo-controlled, 6-week, fixed-dose trials in subjects with schizophrenia, syncope was reported in 0.8% (7/850) of subjects treated with INVEGA(r) (3, 6, 9, 12 mg) compared to 0.3% (1/355) of subjects treated with placebo. INVEGA should be used with caution in patients with known cardiovascular disease (e.g., heart failure, history of myocardial infarction or ischemia, conduction abnormalities), cerebrovascular disease, or conditions that predispose the patient to hypotension (dehydration, hypovolemia, and treatment with antihypertensive medications).
During premarketing clinical trials in subjects with schizophrenia (the three placebo-controlled, 6- week, fixed-dose studies and a study conducted in elderly schizophrenic subjects), seizures occurred
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in 0.22% of subjects treated with INVEGA (3, 6, 9, 12 mg) and 0.25% of subjects treated with
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placebo. As with other antipsychotic drugs, INVEGA should be used cautiously in patients with a
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history of seizures or other conditions that potentially lower the seizure threshold. Conditions that lower the seizure threshold may be more prevalent in a population of 65 years or older.
As with other drugs that antagonize dopamine D2 receptors, paliperidone elevates prolactin levels and the elevation persists during chronic administration. Tissue culture experiments indicate that approximately one-third of human breast cancers are prolactin dependent in vitro, a factor of potential importance if the prescription of these drugs is considered in a patient with previously detected breast cancer. Although disturbances such as galactorrhea, amenorrhea, gynecomastia, and impotence have been reported with prolactin-elevating compounds, the clinical significance of elevated serum prolactin levels is unknown for most patients. Neither clinical studies nor epidemiologic studies conducted to date have shown an association between chronic administration of this class of drugs and tumourigenesis in humans; the available evidence is considered too limited to be conclusive at this time. (see PRECAUTIONS: Carcinogenicity, Genotoxicity, Effects on fertility)
Esophageal dysmotility and aspiration have been associated with antipsychotic drug use. Aspiration pneumonia is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with advanced Alzheimer's
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dementia. INVEGA and other antipsychotic drugs should be used cautiously in patients at risk for aspiration pneumonia.
The possibility of suicide attempt is inherent in psychotic illnesses, and close supervision of high-risk
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patients should accompany drug therapy. Prescriptions for INVEGA should be written for the smallest quantity of tablets consistent with good patient management in order to reduce the risk of overdose.
Somnolence and sedation were reported in subjects treated with INVEGA(r) (see ADVERSE
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have the potential to impair judgment, thinking, or motor skills. Patients should be cautioned about performing activities requiring mental alertness, such as operating hazardous machinery or operating a motor vehicle, until they are reasonably certain that paliperidone therapy does not adversely affect them.
Drugs with alpha-adrenergic blocking effects have been reported to induce priapism. Severe priapism may require surgical intervention. Priapism has been reported with paliperidone during postmarketing surveillance (see ADVERSE EFFECTS).
Disruption of the body's ability to reduce core body temperature has been attributed to antipsychotic
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agents. Appropriate care is advised when prescribing INVEGA to patients who will be experiencing conditions which may contribute to an elevation in core body temperature, e.g., exercising strenuously, exposure to extreme heat, receiving concomitant medication with anticholinergic activity, or being subject to dehydration.
A Because the INVEG (r) tablet is non-deformable and does not appreciably change in shape in the
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gastrointestinal tract, INVEGA should ordinarily not be administered to patients with pre-existing severe gastrointestinal narrowing (pathologic or iatrogenic, for example: esophageal motility disorders, small bowel inflammatory disease, "short gut" syndrome due to adhesions or decreased transit time, past history of peritonitis, cystic fibrosis, chronic intestinal pseudoobstruction, or Meckel's diverticulum). There have been rare reports of obstructive symptoms in patients with known strictures in association with the ingestion of drugs in non-deformable controlled-release formulations. Because
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of the controlled-release design of the tablet, INVEGA to swallow the tablet whole. should only be used in patients who are able
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A decrease in transit time, e.g., as seen with diarrhea, would be expected to decrease bioavailability and an increase in transit time, e.g., as seen with gastrointestinal neuropathy, diabetic gastroparesis, or other causes, would be expected to increase bioavailability. These changes in bioavailability are more likely when the changes in transit time occur in the upper GI tract.
An antiemetic effect was observed in preclinical studies with paliperidone. This effect, if it occurs in humans, may mask the signs and symptoms of overdosage with certain drugs or of conditions such as intestinal obstruction, Reye's syndrome, and brain tumour.
Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) has been observed during cataract surgery in patients treated with medicines with alpha1a-adrenergic antagonist effect, including INVEGA
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(see IFIS may increase the risk of eye complications during and after the operation. Current or past use of medicines with alpha1a-adrenergic antagonist effect should be made known to ophthalmic surgeon in advance of surgery. The potential benefit of stopping alpha1 blocking therapy prior to cataract surgery has not been established and must be weighed against the risk of stopping the antipsychotic therapy.
Use in Patients with Concomitant Illness
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Clinical experience with INVEGA in patients with certain concomitant illnesses is limited. Patients with Parkinson's Disease or Dementia with Lewy Bodies who receive antipsychotics,
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including INVEGA , may be at increased risk of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome as well as having an increased sensitivity to antipsychotic medication. Manifestation of this increased sensitivity can include confusion, obtundation, postural instability with frequent falls, in addition to extrapyramidal symptoms.
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INVEGA has not been evaluated or used to any appreciable extent in patients with a recent history of myocardial infarction or unstable heart disease. Patients with these diagnoses were excluded from premarketing clinical trials. Because of the risk of orthostatic hypotension with INVEGA , caution should be observed in patients with known cardiovascular disease (see PRECAUTIONS: Orthostatic Hypotension).
Effects on fertility
Mating and fertility of male and female rats was not affected at oral paliperidone doses up to 2.5 mg/kg/day (twice the maximum recommended clinical dose based on body surface area (mg/m2)). The 2.5 mg/kg/day dose produced slight maternal toxicity, increased pre-implantation loss and slightly reduced the number of live embryos; the no-effect dose was 0.63 mg/kg/day. In rat fertility studies with risperidone, which is extensively converted to paliperidone in rats and humans, mating (but not fertility) was impaired at doses 0.2 to 5 times the maximum human dose on a mg/m2 basis, by an effect on females. In repeat dose toxicity studies in beagle dogs, risperidone at doses of 1 to 17 times the maximum human dose on a mg/m2 basis was associated with adverse effects on the male reproductive system (inhibited ejaculation, incomplete spermatogenesis, reduced sperm motility and concentration, reduced gonadal and prostatic weight, prostatic immaturity, decreased serum testosterone). Serum testosterone and sperm parameters partially recovered but remained decreased after treatment was discontinued. No-effect doses were not determined in either rat or dog.
Use in pregnancy - Category C
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The safety of INVEGA during human pregnancy has not been established. No teratogenic effect was noted in rats and rabbits following oral administration of paliperidone during the period of organogenesis at respective exposures up to 28- and 17-fold the maximal anticipated clinical exposure, based on plasma AUC. Maternotoxic doses in rabbits were associated with increased fetal mortality. Studies with risperidone also found no teratogenic effects in rats and rabbits
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following oral administration of risperidone during the period of organogenesis at doses up to nine times the human dose on a mg/m2 basis.
Non-teratogenic class effect
: Neonates exposed to antipsychotic drugs (including INVEGA
) during the third trimester of pregnancy are at risk of experiencing extrapyramidal neurological disturbances and/or withdrawal symptoms following delivery. There have been post-market reports of agitation, hypertonia, hypotonia, tremor, somnolence, respiratory distress, and feeling disorder in these neonates. These complications have varied in severity; while in some cases symptoms have been self-limited; in other cases neonates have required additional medical treatment or monitoring. INVEGA should be used during pregnancy only if the anticipated benefit outweighs the risk and the administered dose and duration of treatment should be as low and as short as possible.
Use in lactation
In animal studies with paliperidone and human studies with risperidone, paliperidone is excreted in
(r)
milk. Women receiving INVEGA should not breast feed. Oral administration of paliperidone to rats from early gestation to lactation was associated with adverse effects in pups (clinical signs, reduced body weight gain and survival, impaired righting reflex) during lactation at doses similar to the maximal recommended clinical dose on mg/m2 basis; the no-effect dose was less than the clinical dose. In risperidone studies in rats, oral administration of risperidone during late gestation and lactation was associated with increased pup deaths during early lactation at doses 0.2 to 5 times the maximum human dose on a mg/m2 basis (a no effect dose was not determined) and with reduced pup weight gain at doses fivefold or greater than the maximal recommended human dose on a mg/m2 basis. There were also increases in stillborn rat pups at an oral risperidone dose 2.5 to 5 times the maximum human dose on a mg/m2 basis. It is not known whether these effects of risperidone and paliperidone resulted from a direct effect on the fetuses and pups and/or to an effect on the dams.
Paediatric use
A Safety and effectiveness of INVEG (r)
Carcinogenicity
in patients < 18 years of age have not been studied. The carcinogenic potential of paliperidone has not been determined. Paliperidone is the major active metabolite of risperidone, which has been assessed for carcinogenic potential in rodents. Risperidone was administered in the diet to Swiss albino mice for 18 months and to Wistar rats for 25 months at doses equivalent to 0.3, 1.3 and 5 times (in mice) or 0.6, 2.5 and 10 times (in rats) the maximum human dose on a mg/m2 basis. There were statistically significant increases in pituitary gland adenomas in female mice and endocrine pancreas adenomas in male rats at the two highest dose levels, and in mammary gland adenocarcinomas at all dose levels in female mice and female rats and at the highest dose in male rats. Antipsychotic drugs have been shown to chronically elevate prolactin levels in rodents. Serum prolactin levels were not measured during the carcinogenicity studies but measurements during repeat-dose toxicity studies showed that risperidone elevated serum prolactin levels by 5 to 6-fold in mice and rats at the same doses used in the carcinogenicity studies. An increase in mammary, pituitary and endocrine pancreas neoplasms has been found in rodents after chronic administration of other dopamine receptor antagonists and is considered to be prolactin mediated. The relevance for human risk of the findings of prolactin mediated endocrine tumours in rodents is unknown. In controlled clinical trials, RISPERDAL elevated serum prolactin levels more than haloperidol, although to date neither clinical studies nor epidemiological studies have shown an association between chronic administration of these drugs and mammary tumorigenesis. However, since tissue culture experiments indicate that approximately one-third of human breast cancers are prolactin dependent in vitro, RISPERDAL and INVEGA(r) should be used cautiously in patients with previously detected breast cancer or in patients with pituitary tumours. Possible manifestations associated with elevated prolactin levels are amenorrhoea, galactorrhoea and menorrhagia (see ADVERSE EFFECTS).
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Genotoxicity
No evidence of genotoxic potential for paliperidone was found in bacterial reverse mutation tests, forward mutation tests in mammalian cells (mouse lymphoma), or an in vivo chromosomal aberration assay (rat micronucleus test). Risperidone, which is metabolised to paliperidone in humans, was also negative in genotoxicity assays.
The risks of using INVEGA(r) in combination with other drugs have not been systematically evaluated. Given the primary CNS effects of INVEGA(r), it should be used with caution in combination with other centrally acting drugs. As with other antipsychotics, caution should be exercised when INVEGA(r) is prescribed in combination with other medicines thought to prolong the QT interval or medicines known to cause electrolyte imbalance.
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Potential for INVEGA
to affect other medicines:
Paliperidone is not expected to cause clinically important pharmacokinetic interactions with drugs that are metabolized by cytochrome P-450 isozymes. In vitro studies in human liver microsomes showed that paliperidone does not substantially inhibit the metabolism of drugs metabolized by cytochrome P450 isozymes, including CYP1A2, CYP2A6, CYP2C8/9/10, CYP2D6, CYP2E1, CYP3A4, and CYP3A5. Therefore, paliperidone is not expected to inhibit clearance of drugs that are metabolized by these metabolic pathways in a clinically relevant manner. Paliperidone is also not expected to have enzyme inducing properties. Paliperidone is a weak inhibitor of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) at high concentrations. No in vivo data are available and the clinical relevance is unknown. GA Given the primary CNS effects of paliperidone (see ADVERSE EFFECTS), INVE (r) should be used with caution in combination with other centrally acting drugs and alcohol. Paliperidone may antagonize the effect of levodopa and other dopamine agonists. Because of its potential for inducing orthostatic hypotension, an additive effect may be observed
(r)
when INVEGA is administered with other therapeutic agents that have this potential (see PRECAUTIONS: Orthostatic Hypotension).
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Pharmacokinetic interaction between INVEGA
(r)
and lithium is unlikely. Co-administration of INVEGA at steady-state (12 mg once daily) with diavalproex sodium extended- release tablets (500 mg to 2000 mg once daily) did not affect the steady-state pharmacokinetics of valproate.
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Potential for other medicines to affect INVEGA : Paliperidone is not a substrate of CYP1A2, CYP2A6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and CYP3A5. This suggests that an interaction with inhibitors or inducers of these isozymes is unlikely. While in vitro studies indicate that CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 may be minimally involved in paliperidone metabolism, there are no indications in vitro nor in vivo that these isozymes play a significant role in the metabolism of paliperidone. Paliperidone is metabolized to a limited extent by CYP2D6 (see PHARMACOLOGY: Pharmacokinetics - Metabolism and Elimination). In an interaction study in healthy subjects in which
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INVEGA was administered concomitantly with paroxetine, a potent CYP2D6 inhibitor, no clinically relevant effects on the pharmacokinetics of paliperidone were observed.
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Co-administration of INVEGA once daily with carbamazepine 200 mg twice daily caused a decrease of approximately 37% in the mean steady-state Cmax and AUC of paliperidone. This decrease is caused, to a substantial degree, by a 35% increase in renal clearance of paliperidone likely as a result of induction of renal P-gp by carbamazepine. A minor decrease in the amount of drug excreted unchanged in the urine suggests that there was little effect on the CYP metabolism or bioavailability of paliperidone during carbamazepine co-administration. On initiation of
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carbamazepine, the dose of INVEGA should be re-evaluated and increased if necessary.
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A Conversely, on discontinuation of carbamazepine, the dose of INVEG (r) decreased if necessary. should be re-evaluated and Paliperidone, a cation under physiological pH, is primarily excreted unchanged by the kidneys, approximately half via filtration and half via active secretion. Concomitant administration of trimethoprim, a drug known to inhibit active renal cation drug transport, did not influence the pharmacokinetics of paliperidone. A Co-administration of a single dose of INVEG (r) 12 mg with divalproex sodium extended-release and AUC of paliperidone. Dosage reduction for INVEGA(r) should be considered when INVEGA is co-administered with valproate after clinical assessment. A Pharmacokinetic interaction between lithium and INVEG (r)
(r)
is unlikely. INVEGA may interfere with activities requiring mental alertness and may have visual effects (see ADVERSE EFFECTS). Therefore, patients should be advised not to drive or operate machinery until their individual susceptibility is known.
Clinical Trial Data
A The safety of INVEG in the treatment of schizophrenia was evaluated in 1205 adult subjects with schizophrenia who participated in 3 double-blind, placebo-controlled 6-week trials, of whom 850 subjects received INVEGA at fixed doses ranging from 3 mg to 12 mg once daily. A The safety of INVEG was also evaluated in 622 subjects with schizoaffective disorder who participated in two double-blind, placebo-controlled, 6-week trials. In one of these trials, 206 subjects were assigned to one of two dose levels of INVEGA: 6 mg with the option to reduce to 3 mg (n = 108) or 12 mg with the option to reduce to 9 mg (n = 98) once daily. In the other study, 214 subjects received doses of INVEGA adjusted in the range of 3-12 mg once daily during the first 2 weeks (Mean Dose= 8.9 mg/day), with doses fixed thereafter. Both studies included subjects who received INVEGA either as monotherapy or in combination with antidepressants and/or mood stabilizers. The information in this section was derived from pooled data. The majority of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) were mild to moderate in severity.
Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Data - Schizophrenia:
Adverse drug reactions reported by 2% of INVEGA -treated subjects in the three 6-week double-blind, placebo-controlled, fixed-dose schizophrenia trials are shown in Table 1.
Table 1. Adverse Drug Reactions Reported by 2% of INVEGA -Treated Subjects with Schizophrenia in Three 6-Week Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Fixed-Dose Clinical Trials | |||||
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| INVEGA | |||||
| 3 mg | 6 mg | 9 mg | 12 mg | Placebo | |
| System/Organ Class | (N=127) | (N=235) | (N=246) | (N=242) | (N=355) |
| Adverse Reaction | % | % | % | % | % |
| Nervous System Disorders | |||||
| Headache | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| Dizziness | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Extrapyramidal disorder | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| Somnolence | 5 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| Akathisia | 4 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 4 |
| Tremor | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
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| Hypertonia | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Dystonia | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Sedation | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Parkinsonism | 0 | <1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Eye disorders | |||||
| Oculogyric crisis | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Cardiac Disorders | |||||
| Sinus tachycardia | 9 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| Tachycardia | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| Bundle branch block | 3 | 1 | 3 | <1 | 2 |
| Sinus arrhythmia | 2 | 1 | 1 | <1 | 0 |
| Atrioventricular block first degree | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Vascular Disorders | |||||
| Orthostatic hypotension | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Gastrointestinal Disorders | |||||
| Vomiting | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Dry mouth | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Abdominal pain upper | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Salivary hypersecretion | 0 | <1 | 1 | 4 | <1 |
| General disorders | |||||
| Asthenia | 2 | <1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fatigue | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Data - Schizoaffective Disorder:
ADRs reported by 2% of INVEGA--treated subjects in the two placebo-controlled schizoaffective disorder trials are shown in Table 2.
Table 2. Adverse Drug Reactions Reported by 2% of INVEGA--Treated Subjects with Schizoaffective Disorder in Two Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trials | ||
|---|---|---|
| INVEGA (r) 3-12 mg once daily | Placebo | |
| System/Organ Class | (N=420) * | (N=202) |
| Adverse Reaction | % | % |
| Infections and Infestations | ||
| Nasopharyngitis | 3 | 1 |
| Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders | ||
| Increased appetite | 2 | <1 |
| Nervous System Disorders | ||
| Tremor | 8 | 3 |
| Akathisia | 5 | 4 |
| Sedation | 5 | 3 |
| Somnolence | 5 | 2 |
| Hypertonia | 5 | 2 |
| Drooling | 2 | 0 |
| Dysarthria | 2 | 0 |
| Gastrointestinal Disorders | ||
| Nausea | 6 | 6 |
| Dyspepsia | 5 | 2 |
| Constipation | 4 | 2 |
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|---|---|---|
| Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders | ||
| Myalgia | 2 | <1 |
| Investigations | ||
| Weight increased | 4 | 1 |
* Among the 420 subjects treated with INVEGA(r), 230 (55%) received INVEGA(r) as monotherapy and 190 (45%) received INVEGA(r), in combination with antidepressants and/or mood stabilizers. Paliperidone is the active metabolite of risperidone, therefore the adverse reaction profiles of these compounds (including both the oral and injectable formulations) are relevant to one another. This subsection includes additional ADRs reported with paliperidone and/or risperidone in clinical trials. ADRs reported with paliperidone and/or risperidone by >= 2% of INVEGA-treated subjects in a pooled dataset of the 9 double-blind, placebo-controlled schirzophrenia, bipolar disorder, and Schizoaffective Disorder trials (8 in adults and 1 in adolescent subjects) are shown in Table 3a.
Table 3a.
ADRs Reported with Paliperidone and/or Risperidone by >=2% of INVEGA-Treated Subjects in a Pooled Dataset of the 9 Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, and Schizoaffective Disorder Trials (8 in adults and 1 in adolescent subjects). The terms within each System Organ Class are Sorted Alphabetically.
System/Organ Class Adverse Reaction Infections and Infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection
Psychiatric Disorders
Insomnia *
Nervous System Disorders
Akathisia *, Dystonia *, Parkinsonism *
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Abdominal discomfort, Diarrhoea
Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders
Musculoskeletal pain
* Insomnia includes: initial insomnia, middle insomnia; Akathisia includes: hyperkinesia, restless legs syndrome, restlessness; Dystonia includes: blepharospasm, cervical spasm, emprosthotonus, facial spasm, hypertonia, laryngospasm, muscle contractions involuntary, myotonia, oculogyration, opisthotonus, oropharyngeal spasm, pleurothotonus, risus sardonicus, tetany, tongue paralysis, tongue spasm, torticollis, trismus; Parkinsonism includes: akinesia, bradykinesia, cogwheel rigidity, drooling, extrapyramidal symptoms, glabellar reflex abnormal, muscle rigidity, muscle tightness, musculoskeletal stiffness.
ADRs reported with paliperidone and/or risperidone by <2% of INVEGA(r)-treated subjects in a pooled dataset of the 9 double-blind, placebo-controlled schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder trials (8 in adults and 1 in adolescent subjects) are shown in Table 3b.
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Table 3b.
ADRs Reported with Paliperidone and/or Risperidone by <2% of INVEGA-Treated Subjects in a Pooled Dataset of the 9 Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, and Schizoaffective Disorder Trials (8 in adults and 1 in adolescent subjects). The terms within each System Organ Class are Sorted Alphabetically.
System/Organ Class Adverse Reaction Infections and Infestations
Acarodermatitis, Bronchitis, Cellulitis, Cystitis, Ear infection, Influenza, Onychomycosis, Pneumonia, Respiratory tract infection, Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Urinary tract infection
Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders
Anaemia, Haematocrit decreased, Neutropenia, White blood cell count decreased
Immune System Disorders
Anaphylactic reaction, Hypersensitivity
Endocrine Disorders
Hyperprolactinaemia
Metabolism and Nutritional Disorders
Anorexia, Blood cholesterol increased, Blood triglycerides increased, Decreased appetite, Hyperglycaemia, Weight decreased
Psychiatric Disorders
Anorgasmia, Depression, Libido decreased, Nightmare, Sleep disorder
Nervous System Disorders
Cerebrovascular accident, Convulsion *, Disturbance in attention, Dizziness postural, Dyskinesia *, Hypoaesthesia, Loss of consciousness, Paraesthesia, Psychomotor hyperactivity, Syncope, Tardive dyskinesia
Eye Disorders
Conjunctivitis, Dry eye, Lacrimation increased, Photophobia
Ear and Labyrinth Disorders
Ear pain, Tinnitus, Vertigo
Cardiac Disorders
Atrioventricular block, Bradycardia, Conduction disorder, Electrocardiogram abnormal, Electrocardiogram QT prolonged, Palpitations
Vascular Disorders
Flushing, Hypertension, Hypotension, Ischaemia
Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders
Cough, Dyspnoea, Hyperventilation, Nasal congestion, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Wheezing
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Cheilitis, Dysphagia, Faecal incontinence, Flatulence, Gastroenteritis, Intestinal obstruction, Swollen tongue, Toothache
Hepatobiliary Disorders
Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, Hepatic enzyme increased, Transaminases increased
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorder
Acne, Dry skin, Eczema, Erythema, Pruritus, Rash, Seborrhoeic dermatitis, Skin discolouration
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System/Organ Class
Adverse Reaction
Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders
Arthralgia, Back pain, Blood creatine phosphokinase increased, Joint stiffness, Joint swelling, Muscle spasms, Muscular weakness, Neck pain
Renal and Urinary Disorders
Dysuria, Pollakiuria, Urinary incontinence
Reproductive System and Breast Disorders
Breast discharge, Breast discomfort, Breast engorgement, Ejaculation disorder, Erectile dysfunction, Gynaecomastia, Menstrual disorder *, Sexual dysfunction, Vaginal discharge
General Disorders
Body temperature increased, Chest discomfort, Chills, Face oedema, Gait abnormal, Oedema *, Pyrexia, Thirst
Injury, Poisoning and Procedural Complications
Fall
* Convulsion includes: grand mal convulsion; Dyskinesia includes: athetosis, chorea, choreoathetosis, movement disorder, muscle twitching, myoclonus; Menstrual disorder includes: menstruation irregular, oligomenorrhoea; Oedema includes: generalised oedema, oedema peripheral, pitting oedema.
ADRs reported with paliperidone and/or risperidone in other clinical trials but not reported by INVEGA (3-12 mg)-treated subjects in a pooled dataset of the 9 double-blind, placebo-controlled schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder trials (8 in adults and 1 in adolescent subjects) are shown in Table 3c.
Table 3c.
ADRs Reported with Paliperidone and/or Risperidone in Other Clinical Trials but not Reported by INVEGA (3-12 mg)-treated Subjects in a Pooled Dataset of the 9 Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, and Schizoaffective Disorder Trials (8 in adults and 1 in adolescent subjects). The Terms within each System Organ Class are Sorted Alphabetically.
System/Organ Class Adverse Reaction Infections and Infestations Eye infection
Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders
Eosinophil count increased
Endocrine Disorders
Glucose urine present
Metabolism and Nutritional Disorders
Hyperinsulinaemia, Polydipsia
Psychiatric Disorders
Blunted affect, Confusional state
Nervous System Disorders
Balance disorder, Cerebrovascular disorder, Coordination abnormal, Depressed level of consciousness, Diabetic coma, Head titubation, Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, Unresponsive to stimuli
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System/Organ Class Adverse Reaction Eye Disorders
Eye movement disorder, Eye rolling, Glaucoma, Ocular hyperaemia
Cardiac Disorders
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders
Dysphonia, Pneumonia aspiration, Pulmonary congestion, Rales, Respiratory tract congestion
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Faecaloma
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
Drug eruption, Hyperkeratosis, Urticaria
Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders
Posture abnormal, Rhabdomyolysis
Reproductive System and Breast Disorders
Breast enlargement, Menstruation delayed
General Disorders
Body temperature decreased, Drug withdrawal syndrome, Induration, Malaise
Monotherapy versus Combination Therapy: The designs of the two placebo-controlled, 6-week, double-blind trials in subjects with schizoaffective disorder included the option for subjects to receive antidepressants (except monoamine oxidase inhibitors) and/or mood stabilizers (lithium, valproate, or lamotrigine). In the subject population evaluated for safety, 230 (55%) subjects received INVEGAas monotherapy and 190 (45%) subjects received INVEGAin combination with antidepressants and/or mood stabilizers. When comparing these 2 subpopulations, only nausea occurred at a greater frequency (>=3% difference) in subjects receiving INVEGAas monotherapy.
Discontinuations Due to Adverse Reactions
Schizophrenia Trials: The percentages of subjects who discontinued due to adverse reactions in the three placebo- controlled, 6-week, fixed-dose schizophrenia studies were 3% and 1% in INVEGA- and placebo- treated subjects. The most common reasons for discontinuation were nervous system disorders (2% and 0% in INVEGA- and placebo- treated subjects, respectively). Schizoaffective Disorder Trials: In a placebo-controlled, 6-week high- and low-dose study in subjects with schizoaffective disorder, dystonia, dysarthria, and nasopharyngitis occurred more frequently (i.e., a difference of at least 3%) in subjects who received higher doses of INVEGA(r) compared with subjects who received lower doses. Hypertonia occurred more frequently in subjects who received lower doses of INVEGA(r) compared with subjects who received higher doses.
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Dose Related Adverse Events
Based on the pooled data from the three placebo-controlled, 6-week, fixed-dose schizophrenia studies, adverse events that occurred with 2% or more incidence in the subjects treated with INVEGA, the incidences of the following adverse events increased with dose: somnolence, orthostatic hypotension, salivary hypersecretion, akathisia, dystonia, extrapyramidal disorder, hypertonia and Parkinsonism. For most of these, the increased incidence was seen primarily at the 12 mg, and in some cases the 9 mg dose. In the placebo-controlled, 6-week high- and low-dose study in subjects with schizoaffective disorder, dystonia, dysarthria, and nasopharyngitis occurred more frequently (i.e., a difference of at least 3%) in subjects who received higher doses of INVEGAcompared with subjects who received lower doses. Hypertonia occurred more frequently in subjects who received lower doses of INVEGAcompared with subjects who received higher doses.
Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS)
Pooled data from the three placebo-controlled, 6-week, fixed-dose studies in subjects with schizophrenia provided information regarding treatment-emergent EPS and dose-relatedness for EPS with the two higher doses of INVEGA (9 and 12 mg once daily). Several methods were used to measure EPS: (1) the Simpson-Angus global score (mean change from baseline) which broadly evaluates EPS-related symptoms, (2) the Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale global clinical rating score (mean change from baseline) which evaluates akathisia, (3) the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale total score (mean change from baseline) which evaluates dyskinesia, (4) incidence of spontaneous reports of EPS, and (5) use of anticholinergic medications to treat emergent EPS. For the Simpson-Angus Scale, spontaneous EPS reports and use of anticholinergic medications, there was a dose-related increase observed for the 9 and 12 mg doses. There was no difference observed between placebo and INVEGA 3 and 6 mg doses for any of these EPS measures.
| Percentage of Patients | |||||
| INVEGA | |||||
| Placebo | 3 mg | 6 mg | 9 mg | 12 mg | |
| once daily | once daily | once daily | once daily | ||
| EPS Group | (N=355) | (N=127) | (N=235) | (N=246) | (N=242) |
| Parkinsonism a | 9 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 14 |
| Akathisia b | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 9 |
| Use of anticholinergic medications c | 10 | 10 | 9 | 22 | 22 |
Table 4. Treatment-Emergent Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS)-Assessed by Incidence of Ratings Scales and Use of Anticholinergic Medication - Schizophrenia Studies
a: For Parkinsonism, percent of patients with Simpson-Angus global score > 0.3 (Global score defined as total sum of items score divided by the number of items)
b: For Akathisia, percent of patients with Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale global score > 2 c: Percent of patients who received anticholinergic medications to treat emergent EPS
Table 5. Treatment-Emergent Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS)- Related Adverse Events by MedDRA Preferred Term- Schizophrenia Studies | |||||
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| Percentage of Patients | |||||
| INVEGA | |||||
| Placebo | 3 mg | 6 mg 9 m | g 12 | mg | |
| once | daily once | daily once daily on | ce daily | ||
| EPS Group | (N=355) (N=127) (N=235) (N= | 246) (N=242) | |||
| Overall percentage of 11.0 12.6 10.2 25.2 26 | |||||
| patients with EPS- | |||||
| related AE | |||||
| Dyskinesia | 3.4 4 | .7 2 | .6 7.7 | 8.7 | |
| Dystonia | 1.1 0 | .8 1 | .3 5.3 | 4.5 | |
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| Hyperkinesia | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 8.1 | 9.9 |
| Parkinsonism | 2.3 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 7.3 | 6.2 |
| Tremor | 3.4 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 4.5 | 3.3 |
Dyskinesia group includes: Dyskinesia, Extrapyramidal disorder, Muscle twitching, Tardive dyskinesia
Dystonia group includes: Dystonia, Muscle spasms, Oculogyration, Trismus Hyperkinesia group includes: Akathisia, Hyperkinesia
Parkinsonism group includes: Bradykinesia, Cogwheel rigidity, Drooling, Hypertonia, Hypokinesia, Muscle rigidity, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Parkinsonism
Tremor group includes: Tremor
Table 6 shows the EPS data from the pooled schizoaffective disorder trials.
Table 6.
Treatment-Emergent Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS)-Related Adverse Events by MedDRA Preferred Term - Schizoaffective Disorder Studies
| Percentage of Patients | ||||
| INVEGA (r) | ||||
| Placebo | 3-6 mg once-daily fixed-dose range | 9-12 mg once-daily fixed-dose range | 3-12 mg once-daily flexible dose | |
| EPS Group | (N=202) | (N=108) | (N=98) | (N=214) |
| Overall percentage of patients with EPS-related AE | 11 | 23 | 22 | 17 |
| Dyskinesia | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Dystonia | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Hyperkinesia | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Parkinsonism | 3 | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Tremor | 3 | 12 | 11 | 5 |
| Dyskinesia group includes: Dyskinesia, muscle twitching Dystonia group includes: Dystonia, muscle spasms, oculogyration Hyperkinesia group includes: Akathisia, hyperkinesia, restlessness Parkinsonism group includes: Bradykinesia, drooling, hypertonia, muscle rigidity, muscle tightness, musculoskeletal stiffness, parkinsonian gait, parkinsonism Tremor group includes: Tremor | ||||
Compared to data from the studies in schizophrenia, pooled data from the two placebo-controlled 6- week studies in subjects with schizoaffective disorder showed similar types and frequencies of EPS as measured by rating scales, anticholinergic medication use, and spontaneous reports of EPS- related adverse events. For subjects with schizoaffective disorder, there was no dose-related increase in EPS observed for Parkinsonism with the Simpson-Angus scale or akathisia with the Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale. There was a dose-related increase observed with spontaneous EPS reports of hyperkinesia and dystonia and in the use of anticholinergic medications.
Laboratory Test Abnormalities
In the pooled data from the three placebo-controlled, 6-week, fixed-dose schizophrenia studies, a between-group comparison revealed no medically important differences between INVEGA and placebo in the proportions of subjects experiencing potentially clinically significant changes in routine serum chemistry, haematology, or urinalysis parameters. Similarly, there were no differences between INVEGA and placebo in the incidence of discontinuations due to changes in haematology, urinalysis, or serum chemistry, including mean changes from baseline in fasting glucose, insulin, c- peptide, triglyceride, HDL, LDL, and total cholesterol measurements. However, INVEGA was associated with increases in serum prolactin (see PRECAUTIONS: Hyperprolactinaemia).
Weight Gain
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In the pooled data from the three placebo-controlled and active-controlled (olanzapine), 6-week, fixed-dose schizophrenia studies, the proportions of subjects meeting a weight gain criterion of 7% of body weight were compared. Weight gain incidence for INVEGA 3 mg, 6 mg, 9 mg and 12 mg was 7%, 6%, 9% and 9% respectively. In comparison the incidence for placebo was 5%. In the pooled data from the two placebo-controlled, 6-week studies in subjects with schizoaffective disorder, a higher percentage of INVEGA -treated subjects (5%) had an increase in body weight of
7% compared with placebo-treated subjects (1%). In the study that examined high- and low-dose groups, the increase in body weight of 7% was 3% in the low-dose group, 7% in the high-dose group, and 1% in the placebo group.
Other Findings Observed During Clinical Studies
The safety of INVEGA was also evaluated in a long-term trial designed to assess the maintenance of effect with INVEGA in adults with schizophrenia (see PHARMACOLOGY Clinical Trials). In general, adverse reaction types, frequencies, and severities during the initial 14-week open-label phase of this study were comparable to those observed in the 6-week, placebo-controlled, fixed-dose studies. Adverse reactions reported during the long-term double-blind phase of this study were similar in type and severity to those observed in the initial 14-week open-label phase.
Class effects
QT prolongation, ventricular arrhythmias (ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia), sudden unexplained death, cardiac arrest and Torsade de pointes may occur with antipsychotics.
Postmarketing Data
Adverse events first identified as ADRs during postmarketing experience with paliperidone and/or risperidone are included in Table 7. Very common 1/10 Common 1/100 to <1/10 Uncommon 1/1,000 to <1/100 Rare 1/10,000 to <1/1,000 Very rare <1/10,000, including isolated reports Unknown cannot be estimated from the available clinical trial data
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| Table 7. Adverse Drug Reactions Identified During Postmarketing Experience with INVEGA(r) and/or risperidone by Frequency Category Estimated from Spontaneous Reporting Rates with Paliperidone | |
| Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders | |
| Very rare | Agranulocytosis, Thrombocytopenia |
| Endocrine Disorders | |
| Not known | Inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion |
| Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders | |
| Very rare | Diabetes mellitus, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Hypoglycaemia |
| Not known | Water intoxication |
| Psychiatric Disorders | |
| Very rare | Mania |
| Nervous System Disorders | |
| Very rare | Dysgeusia |
| Eye Disorders Not known Floppy iris syndrome (intraoperative) Cardiac Disorders | |
| Very rare | Atrial fibrillation |
| Vascular Disorder | |
| Very rare | Deep vein thrombosis, Pulmonary embolism |
| Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders | |
| Very rare | Sleep apnoea syndrome |
| Gastrointestinal Disorders | |
| Very rare Very rare | Pancreatitis Ileus |
| Hepatobiliary Disorders | |
| Not known | Jaundice |
| Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders | |
| Rare Very rare | Angioedema Alopecia |
| Renal and Urinary Disorders | |
| Very rare | Urinary retention |
| Pregnancy, Puerperium and Perinatal Conditions | |
| Very rare | Drug withdrawal syndrome neonatal |
| Reproductive System and Breast Disorders | |
| Very rare | Priapism |
| General Disorders | |
| Very rare | Hypothermia |
INVEGA(r) must be swallowed whole with the aid of liquids. Tablets should not be chewed, divided, or crushed. The medication is contained within a nonabsorbable shell designed to release the drug at a controlled rate. The tablet shell, along with insoluble core components, is eliminated from the body; patients should not be concerned if they occasionally notice in their stool something that looks like a tablet.
Schizophrenia
The recommended dose of INVEGA(r) for the treatment of schizophrenia is 6 mg once daily, administered in the morning. Initial dose titration is not required. Some patients may benefit from lower or higher doses within the usual range of 3 to 9 mg once daily. If required the dose may be increased to the maximum recommended dose of 12 mg once daily. Dose adjustment, if indicated, should occur only after clinical reassessment.
Schizoaffective Disorder
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The recommended dose of INVEGA for the treatment of schizoaffective disorder is 6 mg once daily, administered in the morning. Initial dose titration is not required. Some patients may benefit from lower or higher doses within the recommended dose range of 3 to 12 mg once daily. A general trend for greater effects was seen with higher doses. Dosage adjustment, if indicated, should occur only after clinical reassessment. When dose increases are indicated, increments of 3 mg/day are recommended and generally should occur at intervals of more than 4 days. Concomitant use of INVEGA(r) with risperidone has not been studied. Since paliperidone is the major active metabolite of risperidone, consideration should be given to the additive paliperidone exposure if risperidone is coadministered with INVEGA(r).
Hepatic Impairment:
No dose adjustment is required in patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment. INVEGA has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment.
Renal Impairment:
Dosing must be individualized according to the patient's renal function status. For patients with mild renal impairment (creatinine clearance >= 50 to < 80 mL/min), the recommended dose is 3 mg once daily. The dose may be increased to 6 mg once daily based on clinical response and tolerability. For patients with moderate to severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance < 50 mL/min), the recommended dose of INVEGA(r) is 3 mg once daily. Dose adjustment, if indicated, should occur only after clinical reassessment.
Elderly:
In general, the same dosing recommendations apply for elderly patients with normal renal function as for adult patients with normal renal function (creatinine clearance >= 80 mL/min). However, because elderly patients may have diminished renal function, dose adjustments may be required according to their renal function status (see Renal Impairment above).
While experience with paliperidone overdose is limited, among the few cases of overdose reported in pre-marketing trials, the highest estimated ingestion of INVEGA(r) was 405 mg. Observed signs and symptoms included extrapyramidal symptoms and gait unsteadiness. Other potential signs and symptoms include those resulting from an exaggeration of paliperidone's known pharmacological effects, i.e., drowsiness and sedation, tachycardia and hypotension, and QT prolongation.
There is no specific antidote to paliperidone, therefore, appropriate supportive measures should be instituted and close medical supervision and monitoring should continue until the patient recovers. Consideration should be given to the prolonged-release nature of the product when assessing treatment needs and recovery. Multiple drug involvement should also be considered. In case of acute overdose, establish and maintain an airway and ensure adequate oxygenation and ventilation. Gastric lavage (after intubation if patient is unconscious) and administration of activated charcoal together with a laxative should be considered. The possibility of obtundation, seizures, or dystonic reaction of the head and neck following overdose may create a risk of aspiration with induced emesis. Cardiovascular monitoring should commence immediately, including continuous electrocardiographic monitoring for possible arrhythmias. If antiarrhythmic therapy is administered, disopyride, procainamide, and quinidine carry a theoretical hazard of additive QT-prolonging effects when administered in patients with an acute overdose of paliperidone. Similarly the alpha- blocking properties of bretylium might be additive to those of paliperidone, resulting in problematic hypotension.
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Hypotension and circulatory collapse should be treated with appropriate measures, such as intravenous fluids and/or sympathomimetic agents (epinephrine and dopamine should not be used, since beta stimulation may worsen hypotension in the setting of paliperidone-induced alpha blockade). In cases of severe extrapyramidal symptoms, anticholinergic medication should be administered.
3 mg White, capsule shaped tablets imprinted with "PAL 3". Pack size: Blister packs of 28 or 56 tablets. 6 mg Beige, capsule shaped tablets imprinted with "PAL 6". Pack size: Blister packs of 28 or 56 tablets. 9 mg Pink, capsule shaped tablets imprinted with "PAL 9". Pack size: Blister packs of 28 or 56 tablets. 12 mg Dark yellow, capsule shaped tablets imprinted with "PAL 12". Pack size: Blister packs of 28 or 56 tablets. Not all presentations may be marketed. Store below 25oC.
New Zealand Sponsor
Janssen-Cilag (New Zealand) Ltd Auckland, NEW ZEALAND Telephone: 0800 800 806
27 September 2013
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