Zenitha, paliperidone palmitate injection, belongs to the antipsychotic drugs, suitable for the treatment of schizophrenia, the specific use of the doctor’s advice.
Paliperidone palmitate injection is made of paliperidone palmitate, which can be hydrolyzed to paliperidone (the main metabolite of risperidone, a second-generation antipsychotic drug), and can have a therapeutic effect on psychotic disorders by antagonizing the function of dopamine receptors and 5-hydroxytryptamine receptors in the nervous system.
At present, Paliperidone Palmitate Injection is mainly used for the treatment of schizophrenia in the acute and maintenance phases. However, it should be noted that this drug is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to paliperidone or risperidone, and there is also the possibility of drowsiness, dizziness, and other adverse reactions during administration.
Therefore, if there is a real need for paliperidone palmitate injection, it should be used under the guidance of a professional doctor and the reaction after the use of the drug should be closely observed. Do not blindly use the drug or increase or decrease the dosage on your own to avoid adverse consequences.