Paliperidone

Category: pharmacological

Aliases: Invega, 9-hydroxyrisperidone, paliperidone palmitate

Pharmacological Mechanism

Atypical antipsychotic; D2 / 5-HT2A antagonist. It is the major active metabolite of risperidone (9-OH-risperidone) and is largely renally cleared. Oral ER tablet + 1-/3-month palmitate depot.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 24h, IM: 24h

Dosing Guidelines

Target Organ Systems