Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Invega

Canadian Brand Name

  1. Mar-Paliperidone
  2. Mylan-Paliperidone

Descriptions


Paliperidone is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic (mental) disorders, including schizophrenia. It may also be used alone or together with other medicines to treat patients with schizoaffective disorder. This medicine should not be used to treat behavioral problems in older adult patients who have dementia.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet, Extended Release