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Paliperidona Teva

Active Ingredient:
Paliperidone Palmitate
Origin:
EU

Paliperidona Teva (Paliperidone Palmitate)

Paliperidone palmitate, the active ingredient in Paliperidona Teva, is an antipsychotic presented as a sterile long‑acting intramuscular injection for intramuscular use. The formulation delivers a sustained release of paliperidone, allowing monthly or quarterly dosing to maintain therapeutic plasma levels. It is indicated for the management of schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders in adult patients.

GNH India supplies Paliperidona Teva as a licensed, GDP‑compliant international pharmaceutical supplier serving hospitals, pharmacies and clinics worldwide. All batches are manufactured under EU Good Manufacturing Practice standards and undergo rigorous quality testing before release.

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Teva B.V

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Indications & Clinical Uses

Paliperidone palmitate is used in the antipsychotic class to provide long‑acting maintenance therapy for psychotic conditions.

  • Schizophrenia: Reduces positive and negative symptoms and helps prevent relapse in adult patients.
  • Schizoaffective disorder: Stabilizes mood and psychotic features, supporting long‑term disease control.
  • Maintenance therapy after oral stabilization: Provides sustained drug exposure, allowing less frequent dosing compared with daily oral paliperidone.

How It Works

  • Paliperidone palmitate is a pro‑drug that slowly hydrolyses to paliperidone after intramuscular injection. Paliperidone acts as a potent antagonist at dopamine D2 and serotonin 5‑HT2A receptors, modulating neurotransmission in brain pathways implicated in psychosis and thereby reducing hallucinations, delusions, and mood instability.

Side Effects

Paliperidona Teva may be associated with a range of adverse reactions, which are categorized by frequency and clinical significance.

Common Side Effects

  • Injection site pain: mild to moderate discomfort at the injection site.
  • Weight gain: increase in body weight over time.
  • Akathisia: feeling of inner restlessness.
  • Somnolence: drowsiness or sleepiness.

Serious or Rare Side Effects

  • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome: life‑threatening reaction with fever and muscle rigidity.
  • Tardive dyskinesia: persistent involuntary movements.
  • Severe orthostatic hypotension: marked drop in blood pressure upon standing.
  • Seizures: occurrence of convulsive episodes.

Precautions & Warnings

When prescribing Paliperidona Teva, clinicians should observe several safety measures.

  • Monitor metabolic parameters: Check weight, glucose and lipid levels regularly.
  • Assess cardiovascular status: Observe blood pressure and heart rate for orthostatic changes.
  • Evaluate for movement disorders: Watch for signs of extrapyramidal symptoms or tardive dyskinesia.
  • Review pregnancy and lactation status: Use only if benefits outweigh potential risks.
  • Store at 2-8°C: keep refrigerated, protect from light, do not freeze or shake.

Avoid Interactions

Paliperidona Teva can interact with other medicines; awareness of the interaction level guides clinical decisions.

Major Interactions (Avoid)

  • Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, clarithromycin): increase paliperidone exposure.
  • Strong CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin, carbamazepine): reduce paliperidone levels.
  • QT‑prolonging agents (e.g., haloperidol, quinidine): raise risk of cardiac arrhythmia.

Moderate Interactions (Monitor Closely)

  • Antihypertensive drugs: additive hypotensive effect.
  • Antidiabetic medications: possible alteration of glucose control.
  • CNS depressants (benzodiazepines, opioids): enhanced sedation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Paliperidona Teva is a long‑acting injectable formulation of paliperidone palmitate. It is approved for the treatment of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder in adult patients, providing maintenance therapy that reduces the risk of relapse and helps control psychotic symptoms.

After intramuscular injection, paliperidone palmitate slowly hydrolyses to paliperidone, which blocks dopamine D2 and serotonin 5‑HT2A receptors in the brain. This antagonism dampens the neurotransmitter activity that underlies hallucinations, delusions, and mood disturbances, thereby stabilising psychotic conditions.

The dosing regimen for Paliperidona Teva is individualized by the prescribing clinician based on the patient’s clinical response, prior oral therapy, and tolerability. The prescriber determines the injection volume, dosing interval (typically monthly or quarterly), and any dose adjustments needed over time.

Data on the use of paliperidone palmitate during pregnancy and lactation are limited. The product should be used only if the potential benefit to the mother outweighs any possible risk to the fetus or infant. Women of child‑bearing potential should be counselled on effective contraception and monitored closely.

To place an order, submit an enquiry on the Paliperidona Teva product page at gnhindia.com, specifying the required quantity. GNH India works with hospitals, pharmacies and procurement teams worldwide, verifies trade or institutional credentials, and then provides pricing, availability, shipping details (including cold‑chain logistics if needed) and the necessary import documentation.

Paliperidona Teva (paliperidone palmitate) offers a once‑monthly or quarterly dosing schedule similar to risperidone long‑acting injection, but it provides a slightly higher receptor affinity for dopamine D2 and a longer half‑life, which can result in more stable plasma concentrations. Choice between products often depends on individual tolerability, metabolic profile, and clinician preference.

The product must be stored at 2‑8 °C in a refrigerator, protected from light. It should not be frozen or shaken. Before administration, allow the suspension to reach room temperature as directed in the product label, and inspect for any particulate matter or discoloration.

Paliperidona Teva is given by deep intramuscular injection, usually into the gluteal muscle. The injection is performed by a qualified healthcare professional using aseptic technique. The dosing interval (monthly or quarterly) is selected by the prescriber based on the patient’s treatment plan.

The most serious adverse reactions include neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, severe orthostatic hypotension, and seizures. Patients should be monitored for fever, muscle rigidity, sudden changes in movement, marked blood‑pressure drops, or any seizure activity, and treatment should be discontinued if these events occur.

Paliperidona Teva is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to paliperidone, paliperidone palmitate, or any excipients in the formulation. It should also be avoided in individuals with a history of neuroleptic malignant syndrome or severe uncontrolled cardiovascular disease. Caution is advised in patients with significant hepatic or renal impairment.

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