Asenapine

Asenapine is a dibenzo-oxepino pyrrole derivative used in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorders. It is a second generation and atypical antipsychotic with mixed antagonistic effects. It binds to serotonin, dopamine, adrenergic, and histamine receptors.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Asenapine is used in the following conditions:

Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Asenapine in people with the following conditions:

Hypersensitivity to asenapine
Dementia-related psychosis
Severe hepatic impairment

Side Effects

Asenapine may have the following side effects:

Extrapyramidal symptoms
Seizure
Syncope
Orthostatic hypotension
QT prolongation
Dysphagia
Hyperprolactinemia
Leukopenia
Neutropenia
Somnolence
Sedation
Dizziness
Oral hypoesthesia
Paresthesia
Speech disturbance
Irritability
Anxiety
Tachycardia
Constipation
Nausea
Dry mouth
Glossodynia
Hypersalivation
Taste disturbance
Swollen tongue
Urinary retention
Galactorrhea
Gynecomastia
Amenorrhea
Impotence
Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia
Fatigue
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Agranulocytosis
Hyperglycemia

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Patient withhistory of seizure disorder
Cerebrovascular disease
Dehydration
Bradycardia
Hypovolemia
Hypokalemia
Parkinson’s disease
Dementia withLewy bodies
Moderate hepatic impairment
Pregnancy and lactation

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Asenapine may interact with the following medicines:

Fluvoxamine
Antihypertensive agents
CNS depressants
Paroxetine
Levodopa
Dopaminergics

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

Symptoms of overdose may include the following:

Agitation
Confusion
Extrapyramidal symptoms
Sedation
Bradycardia
Supraventricular complexes
Intraventricular conduction delay
Hypotension
Circulatory collapse

Seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

Saphris