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Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania.
Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection is used to treat schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease (a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement and balance) in whom other medicines have not worked.
Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection is used to treat schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease (a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement and balance) in whom other medicines have not worked.
Uses of Invega Sustenna Injection
Benefits of Invega Sustenna Injection
In Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.
In Mania
Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.
Side effects of Invega Sustenna Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Invega Sustenna
- Abnormal involuntary movements
- Dizziness
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
- Sleepiness
- Tremors
How to use Invega Sustenna Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection 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
Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with end-stage kidney disease.
Use of Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with end-stage kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection is given as an injection into muscle by a doctor only.
- 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 Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection 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 Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection can affect blood sugar levels.
- Do not stop taking Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection without talking to your doctor first as it may cause a worsening of symptoms.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzisoxazole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Atypical Antipsychotics
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection
Once A Month
67%
Once A Day
17%
Once A Week
8%
Twice A Month
8%
What are you using Invega Sustenna Injection for?
Schizophrenia
67%
Mania
33%
How much was the improvement?
Poor
100%
What were the side-effects while using Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection?
Sleepiness
100%
How do you take Invega Sustenna Injection?
With food
100%
FAQs
Q. Is Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection a narcotic?
No, Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection is not a narcotic
Q. Is Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection an atypical antipsychotic?
Yes, Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection is an atypical antipsychotic
Q. Does Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection cause weight gain?
Yes, Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection is known to cause weight gain
Q. Does Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection cause erectile dysfunction?
Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection may cause priapism (prolonged and/or painful erection), which may contribute to erectile dysfunction. Please follow your doctor's advice regarding its use
Q. How long does Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection stay in your system?
Oral Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection may take 5 days to clear off from your body/system, whereas the injection may take around 4 to 8 months to clear off from your body/system.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Stahl SM, editor. Paliperidone. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 503-508.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1047-48.
- Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Paliperidone. [Updated 2018 Oct 31]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Paliperidone. [Accessed 25 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Address: Johnson & Johnson Private Limited., 501 Arena Space, Behind Majas Bus Depot, Off Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road, Jogeshwari (E), Mumbai 400 060
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Invega Sustenna 100mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
In case of any issues, contact us
Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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