What are the different dosages of Saphris?
Dosage Forms and Strengths 1 Saphris 2.5 mg tablets, black cherry flavor, are round, white to off-white sublingual tablets,… 2 Saphris 5 mg tablets, black cherry flavor, are round, white to off-white sublingual tablets,… 3 Saphris 10 mg tablets, black cherry flavor, are round, white to off-white sublingual tablets,…
How old do you have to be to take Saphris?
Saphris ( asenapine) is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain. Saphris sublingual tablets are used to treat schizophrenia in adults, and bipolar I disorder in adults and children who are at least 10 years old. Saphris may used alone.
Is there an asenapine maleate in Saphris tablets?
SAPHRIS® (asenapine) is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ]. SAPHRIS contains asenapine maleate which is an atypical antipsychotic that is available for sublingual administration.
What’s the generic name for the drug Saphris?
Saphris Generic name: asenapine (sublingual) (a SEN a peen)
When to discontinue Saphris if NMS suspected?
If NMS is suspected, immediately discontinue Saphris and provide intensive symptomatic treatment and monitoring. Tardive dyskinesia, a syndrome consisting of potentially irreversible, involuntary, dyskinetic movements, may develop in patients treated with antipsychotic drugs, including Saphris.
SAPHRIS (asenapine) is a prescription medicine used for: Acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes of bipolar I disorder when used alone in adults or children (ages 10-17)
What are the risks of taking Saphris tablets?
Falls: SAPHRIS may increase risk of falls, which could cause fractures or other injuries Low white blood cell count: Low white blood cell counts have been reported with antipsychotic drugs, including SAPHRIS. This may increase your risk of infection. Very low white blood cell counts, which can be fatal, have been reported with other antipsychotics