Asenapine

🧮 Dose calculator

Schizophrenia · Regimen source: FDA Saphris · 2.2

• • Dissolve under the tongue; do not chew or swallow; no food or drink for 10 min. Increase to 10 mg after one week if tolerated; no added benefit shown. FDA Saphris · 2.2FDA Saphris · 2.1

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyUse with caution

  Label states no clear risk or has limited data; use only if needed, under medical advice. FDA Saphris · 8.1

  “Risk Summary Neonates exposed to antipsychotic drugs during the third trimester of pregnancy are at risk for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms.”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.

• 👶 ChildrenUse with caution

  The label has conditions, age limits or notes for children; the label sentence is quoted below. FDA Saphris · 8.4

  “Safety and efficacy of SAPHRIS in pediatric patients below the age of 10 years of age have not been evaluated.”

• 👴 Older adultsDangerous / avoid

  Label: serious warning or avoid in older adults. FDA Saphris · Boxed Warning

  “Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death.”

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.