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Paliperidonă Teva

Active Ingredient:
Paliperidone Palmitate
Origin:
EU

Paliperidonă Teva (Paliperidone Palmitate)

Paliperidone palmitate, the active ingredient in Paliperidonă Teva, is a atypical antipsychotic presented as an intramuscular injection for long‑acting schizophrenia maintenance therapy in adults. It is administered by a healthcare professional to help control psychotic symptoms over weeks to months.

GNH India supplies Paliperidonă Teva as a licensed, GDP‑compliant international pharmaceutical supplier serving hospitals, pharmacies and clinics worldwide.

Manufacturer / TM Owner

Teva Pharmaceuticals S.R.L

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Indications & Clinical Uses

Paliperidone palmitate is an atypical antipsychotic indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders.

  • Schizophrenia: reduces relapse risk and stabilises symptoms during maintenance therapy.
  • Schizoaffective disorder: helps control mood‑related psychotic episodes.
  • Bipolar I disorder (maintenance): provides long‑acting control of manic or mixed episodes when oral therapy is unsuitable.

How It Works

  • Paliperidone palmitate is a long‑acting injectable pro‑drug that releases paliperidone after intramuscular administration. Paliperidone acts as a dopamine D2 and serotonin 5‑HT2A receptor antagonist, modulating dopaminergic and serotonergic neurotransmission that underlies psychotic symptomatology.

Side Effects

Adverse reactions may range from mild to severe and should be monitored throughout treatment.

Common Side Effects

  • Injection site pain or erythema.
  • Weight gain.
  • Akathisia or restlessness.
  • Somnolence or fatigue.
  • Constipation.
  • Increased prolactin levels.

Serious or Rare Side Effects

  • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
  • Tardive dyskinesia.
  • Severe orthostatic hypotension.
  • Seizures.
  • Hyperglycaemia or new‑onset diabetes.
  • Agranulocytosis (very rare).

Precautions & Warnings

Before initiating therapy, clinicians should evaluate patient history and monitor ongoing safety parameters.

  • Cardiovascular assessment: obtain baseline ECG and monitor for QT prolongation.
  • Metabolic monitoring: track weight, glucose and lipid profiles regularly.
  • Prolactin surveillance: assess for galactorrhoea, menstrual changes or sexual dysfunction.
  • Pregnancy and lactation: weigh benefits against potential fetal or infant risks.
  • Drug‑specific contraindications: avoid in patients with known hypersensitivity to paliperidone or the formulation.
  • Store at 2-8°C: keep refrigerated, protect from light, do not freeze or shake.

Avoid Interactions

Paliperidone palmitate may interact with other medicines that affect its metabolism or cardiac conduction.

Major Interactions (Avoid)

  • Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, clarithromycin): may increase paliperidone exposure.
  • QT‑prolonging agents (e.g., quinidine, sotalol): additive risk of cardiac arrhythmia.

Moderate Interactions (Monitor Closely)

  • CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., carbamazepine, rifampicin): may reduce efficacy.
  • CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, opioids): may enhance sedation.
  • Antihypertensives: may potentiate orthostatic hypotension.
  • Antidiabetic drugs: monitor glucose as paliperidone can affect glycaemic control.

Frequently Asked Questions

Paliperidonă Teva contains paliperidone palmitate, a long‑acting injectable antipsychotic indicated for maintenance treatment of schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders in adults, helping to reduce relapse risk and stabilise symptoms over several weeks.

After intramuscular injection, paliperidone palmitate is hydrolysed to paliperidone, which blocks dopamine D2 and serotonin 5‑HT2A receptors. This antagonism modulates neurotransmission pathways that are over‑active in psychotic conditions, thereby reducing hallucinations, delusions and mood disturbances.

The dosing regimen for paliperidone palmitate is individualized by the prescribing clinician based on the patient’s clinical status, prior oral therapy and response. The prescriber determines the injection strength, interval and any dose adjustments required.

Safety data in pregnancy and lactation are limited. Paliperidone may cross the placenta and is excreted in breast milk, so clinicians must weigh potential benefits against possible risks to the fetus or infant before prescribing.

To request Paliperidonă Teva, submit an enquiry on the 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 if needed) and import documentation.

Paliperidone palmitate offers a long‑acting injectable option, reducing the need for daily oral dosing compared with agents like risperidone or olanzapine. This can improve adherence but requires clinic visits for injection and carries injection‑site considerations not seen with oral formulations.

The product should be stored refrigerated at 2‑8 °C, protected from light, and must not be frozen or shaken. Prior to administration, allow the vial to reach room temperature as directed by the prescribing information.

Paliperidonă Teva is given as an intramuscular injection, typically into the deltoid or gluteal muscle, by a qualified healthcare professional. The injection schedule (e.g., monthly or every three months) is set by the prescriber based on therapeutic response.

Serious adverse events include neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, severe orthostatic hypotension, seizures, hyperglycaemia and rare blood dyscrasias. Patients should be monitored regularly for these conditions, and treatment should be stopped if they occur.

Paliperidonă Teva is contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity to paliperidone or any component of the formulation, and should be used with caution in patients with uncontrolled cardiovascular disease, severe renal impairment, or a history of neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

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