Palimax ER 66mg
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ACI Limited
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Palimax ER 6 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Palimax ER 6 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the devel... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Palimax ER 6 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Palimax ER 6 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Palimax ER 6 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Palimax ER 6 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Palimax ER 6 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Palimax ER 6 may be needed. Please consult your docto... View More |
Introduction
Palimax ER 6 is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and als... View More
Uses of Palimax ER 6
- Schizophrenia
- Mania
Side effects of Palimax ER 6
- Abnormal involuntary movements
- Dizziness
- Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
- Sleepiness
- Tremor
How to use Palimax ER 6
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Palimax ER 6 may be taken ... View More
How Palimax ER 6 works
Palimax ER 6 is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts an... View More
- Take it in the morning, preferably at the same time every day.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Palimax ER 6 can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- It may cause an increase in weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides (fat). Eat healthy, exercise, and monitor your levels regularly.
- Monitor your blood sugar regularly as Palimax ER 6 can affect blood sugar levels.
- Do not stop taking Palimax ER 6 without talking to your doctor first as it may cause a worsening of symptoms.
Indication
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Administration
May be taken with or without food
Adult Dose
Oral Schizophrenia Adult: Initially, 6 mg once daily in the morning. May be titrated upward or downward in increments of 3 mg/day at intervals >5 da... View More
Child Dose
Schizophrenia <12 years: Safety and efficacy not established >12 years (<51 kg): 3 mg/day PO initially; may be increased if necessary in increments of... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment CrCl 50-79 mL/min: 3 mg/day initially; not to exceed 6 mg/day CrCl 10-49 mL/min: 1.5 mg/day initially; not to exceed 3 mg/day CrCl <... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to paliperidone or risperidone.
Mode of Action
Major metabolite of risperidone; improves negative symptoms of psychoses and reduces incidence of EPS Has high affinity for serotonin type 2 (5-HT2) re... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ known CV disease or family history of QT prolongation, history of seizures or other conditions that potentially lower the seizure threshold, ... View More
Side Effect
>10% Akathisia,Somnolence,Insomnia,Parkinsonism,Tachycardia,Hyperprolactinemia,Others similar to placebo (eg, headache) <10% (selected) Cough,Dysto... View More
Interaction
Increased risk of QT prolongation w/ class IA (e.g. quinidine, disopyramide) and class III (e.g. amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmics. Additive effects ... View More
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