Description and Brand Names
Drug information provided by: Micromedex
US Brand Name
- Saphris
Descriptions
Asenapine is used alone or together with lithium or valproate to treat symptoms of psychotic (mental) disorders, such as schizophrenia, mania, or bipolar 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:
Portions of this document last updated: Jan. 01, 2016
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