How is INVEGA dosed?

The recommended initiation of INVEGA SUSTENNA® is with a dose of 234 mg on treatment day 1 and 156 mg one week later, both administered in the deltoid muscle. Following the second initiation dose, monthly maintenance doses can be administered in either the deltoid or gluteal muscle.

Does INVEGA lower blood sugar?

Atypical antipsychotic drugs have been associated with metabolic changes that can increase cardiovascular/cerebrovascular risks. These changes may include: High blood sugar and diabetes have been reported with INVEGA® and similar medicines.

What is the difference between INVEGA and INVEGA SUSTENNA?

INVEGA SUSTENNA, a 1-month injection, is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia. INVEGA TRINZA, a 3-month injection, is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in patients after they have been adequately treated with INVEGA SUSTENNA for at least four months.

What’s the maximum dose of Invega you can take?

When dose increases are indicated, increments of 3 mg/day are recommended. The maximum recommended dose is 12 mg/day. In a longer-term study, INVEGA® has been shown to be effective in delaying time to relapse in patients with schizophrenia who were stabilized on INVEGA® for 6 weeks [see Clinical Studies (14)].

When to increase the dose of Invega for schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia. Dose increases above 6 mg/day should be made only after clinical reassessment and generally should occur at intervals of more than 5 days. When dose increases are indicated, increments of 3 mg/day are recommended. The maximum recommended dose is 12 mg/day.

When to take Invega Sustenna 2 times a week?

Invega Sustenna Second dose To avoid a missed dose, patients may be given the second dose 4 days before or after the one-week time point Third and subsequent doses To avoid a missed dose, patients may be give the injection 7 days before or after the monthly time point

How often should I Change my Invega Trinza dose?

Following the initial INVEGA TRINZA® dose, INVEGA TRINZA® should be administered every 3 months. If needed, dose adjustment can be made every 3 months in increments within the range of 273 mg to 819 mg based on individual patient tolerability and/or efficacy.

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