Generic Name
paliperidone palmitate
Drug Description
Each pre-filled syringe contains 78 mg paliperidone palmitate equivalent to 50 mg paliperidone.Each pre-filled syringe contains 117 mg paliperidone palmitate equivalent to 75 mg paliperidone.Each pre-filled syringe contains 156 mg paliperidone palmitate equivalent to 100 mg paliperidone.Each pre-filled syringe contains 234 mg paliperidone palmitate equivalent to 150 mg paliperidone
Presentation
Prolonged release suspension for injection.The suspension is white to off-white. The suspension is pH neutral (approximately 7.0)
Indications
XEPLION is indicated for maintenance treatment of schizophrenia in adult patients stabilised with paliperidone or risperidone.In selected adult patients with schizophrenia and previous responsiveness to oral paliperidone or risperidone, XEPLION may be used without prior stabilisation with oral treatment if psychotic symptoms are mild to moderate and a long-acting injectable treatment is needed.
Adult Dosage
Posology
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