Paliperidone
Paliperidone
Paliperidone (pronounced: pali-peri-done), also known by its trade name Invega, is an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
Etymology
The name "Paliperidone" is derived from its chemical structure, which is a major active metabolite of the older antipsychotic risperidone.
Usage
Paliperidone is primarily used to manage symptoms of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, and is sometimes used off-label for other conditions within the psychosis spectrum. It works by blocking certain chemicals in the brain that affect thinking and behavior.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Paliperidone include insomnia, restlessness, extrapyramidal side effects such as tremors and stiffness, and metabolic syndrome symptoms such as weight gain and increased cholesterol.
Related Terms
- Antipsychotic: A class of medication primarily used to manage psychosis, including delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, and disordered thought.
- Schizophrenia: A mental disorder characterized by abnormal behavior, strange speech, and a decreased ability to understand reality.
- Schizoaffective disorder: A mental disorder characterized by abnormal thought processes and an unstable mood.
- Risperidone: An antipsychotic drug used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autism.
- Psychosis: A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with external reality.
- Extrapyramidal side effects: Side effects of antipsychotic medications that affect the motor system, leading to symptoms such as tremors, slurred speech, and restlessness.
- Metabolic syndrome: A cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Paliperidone
- Wikipedia's article - Paliperidone
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