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INVEGA SUSTENNA (paliperidone palmitate)

CNS Approved 2009-07-31

INVEGA SUSTENNA is indicated for the treatment of Schizophrenia; Schizoaffective Disorder.

Source: FDA Label • Johnson & Johnson

How INVEGA SUSTENNA Works

INVEGA SUSTENNA contains paliperidone palmitate, which is hydrolyzed in the body to paliperidone, the major active metabolite of risperidone. While the exact mechanism of action is not fully understood, the drug’s therapeutic effects are believed to be mediated through a combination of central dopamine Type 2 (D2) and serotonin Type 2 (5HT2A) receptor antagonism. By blocking these specific receptors, the medication helps manage the symptoms of the approved psychiatric indications.

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Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2009-07-31
Patent Cliff
2031

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Routes
INTRAMUSCULAR
Dosage Forms
SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE

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Active Ingredient: PALIPERIDONE PALMITATE

INVEGA SUSTENNA Approval History

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125 FDA actions from 2009 to 2025 · 3 indication expansions
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What INVEGA SUSTENNA Treats

2 indications

INVEGA SUSTENNA is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 2009. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Schizophrenia
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
Source: FDA Label

INVEGA SUSTENNA Boxed Warning

INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. INVEGA SUSTENNA is not approved for use in patients with dementia-related psychosis. [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Elderly patients with dementia-related psych...

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Clinical Trial Registry

22 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT01051531 CR016522 R092670SCH3009 Ph 3 completed A Safety, Tolerability, and Treatment Response Study of Paliperidone Palmitate Administered to Patients With Schizophrenia
NCT01527305 PREVAIL CR100739 R092670SCH4009, PALM-KOR-4004 Ph 4 completed A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of Paliperidone Palmitate in Subjects With Acute Schizophrenia
NCT04922593 LY03010/CT-USA-103 Ph 1 completed Relative Bioavailability of LY03010 Compared to Listed Drug
NCT01451736 P50 MH066286 Phase II P50MH066286, R092670SCH4005 Ph 4 completed Oral Risperidone Versus Injectable Paliperidone Palmitate for Treating First-Episode Schizophrenia
NCT04572685 LY03010/CT-USA-102 Ph 1 completed Evaluate the PK of LY03010 Process 1 and Process 2 Drug Product vs INVEGA SUSTENNA After Intramuscular Injection in Schizophrenia Patients
NCT02146547 EULAST ABR49490 Ph 4 completed European Long-acting Antipsychotics in Schizophrenia Trial
NCT03345979 results posted ALK9072-A306 Ph 3 completed A Study of Aripiprazole Lauroxil or Paliperidone Palmitate for the Treatment of Schizophrenia
NCT01136772 ACLAIMS results posted #6017 R01MH081107 Ph 4 completed A Comparison of Long-acting Injectable Medications for Schizophrenia
NCT01947803 CR100855 R092670SCH4018 Ph 4 completed A Safety and Effectiveness Study of Paliperidone Palmitate in Chinese Patients With Schizophrenia
NCT01685931 CR100880 R092670SCH4019 Ph 4 completed A Study of Paliperidone Palmitate in Patients With Schizophrenia Previously Unsuccessfully Treated by Oral Antipsychotics
NCT01860781 sustenna R092670-SCH-4008 Ph 4 completed The Effect of Paliperidone Palmitate in Schizophrenia
NCT01157351 results posted CR015625 R092670SCH3006 Ph 4 completed 15 Month Study for Adults Who Have Been Diagnosed With Schizophrenia and Incarcerated
NCT01193153 results posted CR016618 R092670SCA3004 Ph 3 completed A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Paliperidone Palmitate in the Prevention of Relapse of the Symptoms of Schizoaffective Disorder
NCT01211704 20081123 Ph 4 withdrawn Paliperidone Palmitate Efficacy and Safety in Bipolar Disorder Complicated by Alcoholism
NCT01448720 CR017977 R092670SCH3012 Ph 3 completed Treatment of Patients With Recently Exacerbated Schizophrenia With Paliperidone Palmitate
NCT01682161 CR100740 R092670SCH4010, PALM-KOR-4001 Ph 4 completed A Comparative Study to Evaluate the Evolution of Medication Satisfaction and Adherence in Patients Unsatisfied With Current Oral Atypical Antipsychotics by Switching Medication to Paliperidone Palmitate
NCT01258920 CR017077 PALM-JPN-5 Ph 3 completed A Study of Paliperidone Palmitate in Japanese Patients With Schizophrenia
NCT01281527 PALMFlexS CR017215 R092670SCH3010 Ph 3 completed Paliperidone Palmitate Flexible Dosing in Schizophrenia
NCT01942382 CR100413 PALM-JPN-3 Ph 1 completed A Clinical Pharmacology Study of JNS010 (Paliperidone Palmitate) in Patients With Schizophrenia
NCT01193166 CR017110 R092670SCH4003 Ph 4 withdrawn Twelve Month Study Comparing Paliperidone Palmitate and Select Oral Antipsychotics in Adults With Schizophrenia Who Have Been Recently Discharged From an Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital
NCT01299389 results posted CR017026 PALM-JPN-4 Ph 3 completed An Efficacy and Safety Study of Paliperidone Palmitate in Participants With Schizophrenia
NCT00946985 results posted CR015646 R092670SCH3004 Ph 4 terminated 28-30 Month Study Comparing Paliperidone Palmitate With Oral Risperidone for Treating Adults Diagnosed With Schizophrenia Within the Past 5 Years
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

INVEGA SUSTENNA FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

INVEGA SUSTENNA is indicated for the treatment of Schizophrenia; Schizoaffective Disorder.

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. INVEGA SUSTENNA is not approved for use in patients with dementia-related psychosis. [see Warnings and...

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INVEGA SUSTENNA Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Jan 2031

Patents (1 active)

US9439906 Expires Jan 26, 2031
Source: FDA Orange Book

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