Brand: Fanapt, Fanapt Titration Pack
Generic: Iloperidone
Fanapt is an Atypical antipsychotic used for the treatment of the symptoms of schizophrenia. This drug is contraindicated to older adult patients who have dementia.
This drug requires a prescription.
Before using Fanapt, the risks and benefits for your body should be discussed with your healthcare provider.
Inform your healthcare provider for any allergic reactions to these drugs or any other drugs, foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals.
Carefully read the label of non-prescription drugs for any possible allergic reaction or contraindications.
Drugs should not be taken together to prevent any interactions but in necessary cases inquire your healthcare provider regarding the adjustments in dosage or any other necessary precautions to prevent any unwanted side effects.
Inform your healthcare professional if you are taking any other drugs such as:
Intake of specific food or using alcohol or tobacco with this drug is associated with an increased risk of certain side effects. Your healthcare professional can give you special instructions about the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Inform your healthcare provider for any other medical problems such as:
To use Fanapt correctly, you must follow all instructions exactly as directed by your healthcare professional. To prevent any side effects, take this drug exactly as directed in the label or as prescribed by your healthcare professional. You can take this drug with or without food. The dose of this drug will be variable for different patients. The directions on the label or the prescription by your healthcare professional should be followed.
The dosage of this drug you take depends on the medical problem for which you are using this drug.
A missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. However, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule if it is almost time for your next dose.
Store the drug in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep from freezing. Keep out of the reach of children.
Dispose any outdated or expired drugs and ask your healthcare professional for the proper disposal of the drugs.
In using Fanapt, you must be careful and take some precautions as advised by your doctor.
Regular visits should be made to your healthcare provider to track your progress and to monitor the effectiveness and unwanted effects of the drug. Unwanted effects can be screened by blood tests.
QT prolongation has been associated with the use of this drug resulting to changes in heart rhythm and fainting in some patients. Consult with your healthcare professional immediately if you experience any symptoms of heart rhythm problems, such as dizziness, feeling faint, or a fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat.
Check with your healthcare professional immediately if you experience symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome such as:
This drug may cause tardive dyskinesia which can manifest as lip smacking or puckering, puffing of the cheeks, rapid or worm-like movements of the tongue, uncontrolled chewing movements, or uncontrolled movements of the arms and legs.
Check with your healthcare professional immediately if you have increased thirst or increased urination as this drug may cause hyperglycemia. Your healthcare professional may need to monitor your weight regularly since weight gain has been reported with this drug.
This drug may cause:
This drug may cause leukopenia which can increase your chance of getting an infection. It is recommended to avoid people with infections.
Consult with your healthcare professional immediately if you think you are getting an infection or if you get a fever or chills, cough or hoarseness, lower back or side pain, or painful or difficult urination. Touching your eyes or the inside of your nose without proper hand washing is not recommended.
This drug can cause problems in thermoregulation of the body and it is advised to limit yourself from exercise or too much exposure from the sun to prevent any risk of heat stroke. Inform your healthcare professional if you experience symptoms if agitation, irritability, suicidal thoughts and tendencies or to become more depressed.
This drug may cause drowsiness, trouble with thinking, trouble with controlling body movements, or trouble with your vision. Be careful in taking this drug before you drive, use machines, or do other jobs that require you to be alert, well-coordinated, or able to think or see well.
Drinking alcohol is not recommended when taking this drug.
Consult with your healthcare professional before you take any other prescription or non-prescription drugs, and herbal or vitamin supplements.
As with many medications, there are several potential side effects associated with Fanapt.
Side effects may vary for each individual and prompt medical attention should be given if they occur.
Seek advice from your healthcare professional immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms such as:
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine, the side effects will slowly disappear. Ask your healthcare professional about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
If any of the following side effects persists, or are inconvenient, or if you notice any other effects, or if you have any questions about them, consult with your health care professional.
Report any side effects to the FDA hotline at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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