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PALIPERIDONE

CNS Approved 2015-08-03

PALIPERIDONE is indicated for the treatment of Schizophrenia; Schizoaffective Disorder.

Source: FDA Label • I3 PHARMS • Atypical Antipsychotic

How PALIPERIDONE Works

Paliperidone is the major active metabolite of risperidone. While its exact mechanism of action in schizophrenia is unclear, its therapeutic effects are believed to be mediated through the antagonism of specific receptors in the central nervous system. Specifically, the drug acts as an antagonist to central dopamine Type 2 (D2) and serotonin Type 2 (5HT2A) receptors.

Source: FDA Label
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Phase 3 Trials
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Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2015-08-03
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

PALIPERIDONE Approval History

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What PALIPERIDONE Treats

2 indications

PALIPERIDONE is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 2015. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Schizophrenia
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
Source: FDA Label

PALIPERIDONE 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. Paliperidone extended-release tablets are not approved for the treatment of 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 patie...

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Clinical Trial Registry

22 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT04478838 154-2018 Ph 4 recruiting "Extended" (Alternate Day) Antipsychotic Dosing
NCT03485417 SToP-S Ph 2, Ph 3 completed Substance Misuse To Psychosis for Stimulants
NCT02634463 CR108047 CODX0001-NAP-1004 Ph 1 completed Whole Blood and Plasma Sample Collection for the Development of Antipsychotic Immunoassays From Participants Taking Aripiprazole, Olanzapine, Paliperidone, or Risperidone
NCT03557931 results posted 4345-CL-0015 Ph 2 completed A Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of ASP4345 as Add-on Treatment for Cognitive Impairment in Subjects With Schizophrenia on Stable Doses of Antipsychotic Medication
NCT02146547 EULAST ABR49490 Ph 4 completed European Long-acting Antipsychotics in Schizophrenia Trial
NCT03425552 PAL.100/316 Ph 1, Ph 2 completed A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Bioavailability Between Two Products Containing Paliperidone 100 mg in the Form of a Prolonged Release Suspension for Injection in Patients With Schizophrenia Who Are Already Stabilized in This Treatment
NCT01399450 PAL-KOR-9015 PAL-KOR-9015 Ph 4 completed Paliperidone ER(Invega®) on Depressive Symptoms of Schizophrenia Patients
NCT03730857 T1-02 Ph 1 completed Early Predictors of Poor Treatment Response in Patients With Schizophrenia Treated With Atypical Antipsychotics
NCT02307396 1723/1-1 2013-000338-37, DO 1723/1-1 Ph 4 completed Evaluation of the Necessity of Long-term Pharmacological Treatment With Antipsychotics in Schizophrenic Patients
NCT02374567 GAP GAP-2014 Ph 3 terminated Pharmacovigilance in Gerontopsychiatric Patients
NCT02462473 results posted CR106922 CODX0001NAP2002 Ph 2 terminated A Study to Assess the Clinical Utility of Antipsychotic Medication Levels in Plasma as Determined by Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
NCT00766064 0804003717 Ph 4 withdrawn Effects of Paliperidone in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
NCT01134731 AFSP results posted F100329001 Ph 4 completed Paliperidone and Lithium in the Treatment of Suicidality - Treatment Indication and Epigenetic Regulation
NCT01157351 results posted CR015625 R092670SCH3006 Ph 4 completed 15 Month Study for Adults Who Have Been Diagnosed With Schizophrenia and Incarcerated
NCT01822730 100000-068943 Ph 4 completed A Comparison of Paliperidone and Risperidone for Treatment of Patirnts With Methamphetamine-Associated Psychosis
NCT01662310 results posted CR100427 R076477-SCH-3041 Ph 3 completed An Efficacy Study of Paliperidone for the Prevention of Relapse in Participants With Schizophrenia
NCT00761605 PASS results posted CR015253 PAL-KOR-4003 Ph 4 completed Phase 4 Study to Evaluate Efficacy of Paliperidone Extended-Release(ER) in Schizophrenic Participants
NCT00761579 PERFECT results posted CR015250 PAL-KOR-4002 Ph 4 completed Paliperidone Extended Release(ER) Effectiveness Study to Evaluate the Objective Symptom Change and Symptomatic Remission
NCT00784238 Power results posted CR015391 R076477SCH4028 Ph 4 completed Efficacy Study of Paliperidone to Evaluate Subjective Change in Well-being and Drug Attitude in Schizophrenic Participants
NCT00761189 PANDORA results posted CR015079 PAL-KOR-4001 Ph 4 completed PaliperidoNe Extended-Release [ER] Dosing and Clinical Response in Acute 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
NCT01607762 CR100831 INDIGO-APS-1001, 2011-006133-41 Ph 1 completed A Study to Compare Capillary and Venous Whole Blood and Plasma Concentrations of Five Antipsychotics
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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)

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PALIPERIDONE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

PALIPERIDONE 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. Paliperidone extended-release tablets are not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-rel...

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