Brexpiprazole is a drug used to either treat Schizophrenia or to prevent its relapse. It is also approved for use as an adjuvant in the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), as an add-on when first line antidepressants fail to provide sufficient clinical results. Brexpiprazole has been launched under the brand name Rexulti. Brexpiprazole was[…]
Brexpiprazole: A Molecule That Should Be On Your Radar
Antidepressant, Antipsychotic Tags: BrexpiprazoleSchizophrenia Mar 27, 2017
Paliperidone Approved as Quarterly Therapy for Patients with Schizophrenia
Antipsychotic, Drug Research & Development API, FDA Approved 2015 Tags: Janssen PharmaceuticalsSchizophrenia Aug 21, 2015
The FDA gave the green light in late May 2015 with their approval of a quarterly dosing schedule of Paliperidone Palmitate, also known as Invega Trinza. Marketed by Janssen Pharmaceuticals this novel dosing regimen is the first ever quarterly dosing therapy for patients with Schizophrenia. Paliperidone is dispensed to patients via an intramuscular injection every[…]
Aripiprazole Lauroxil NDA Submitted to Treat Schizophrenia
Antipsychotic, Drug Research & Development API, NDA, OTC and Compounding Product Tags: antipsychoticIdelalisibNDA Sep 02, 2014
The USFDA has received the Aripiprazole Lauroxil NDA, submitted by Ireland-based Alkermes for treating patients with schizophrenia. Alkermes shares gained almost 2.3% on the news. Aripiprazole lauroxil is a partial dopamine agonist of the second generation class of antipsychotics, with one-month and two-month formulations, developed for the treatment of the mental disorder schizophrenia, which is[…]
Positive Study Results for Aripiprazole Will Lead to NDA
Antipsychotic, NDA, OTC and Compounding Product Tags: Bipolar DisorderSchizophrenia Apr 18, 2014
Alkermes excitedly announced extremely positive study data from a Phase 3 trial of Aripiprazole. This randomized, placebo-controlled and double-blind study gleaned better than expected results, leading pharmaceutical executives at Alkermes to set a plan in motion for an NDA by the third quarter of 2014. As a long acting and injectable antipsychotic treatment Aripiprazole Lauroxil[…]
Pimavanserin a Promising Treatment for Parkinson’s Psychosis
Anti-Parkinsons, Antipsychotic, Drug Research & Development API Tags: serotonin Dec 06, 2013
Encouraging news from The Lancet was published in mid-November 2013 regarding the use of Pimavanserin to alleviate Parkinson’s Psychosis. Data from a successful phase 3 trial was revealed and strongly touted the use of Pimavanserin for psychotic symptoms as related to Parkinson’s disease. Pimavanserin is effectual at blocking serotonin 5-HT2A receptors, which are often associated[…]
FDA Approves Aripiprazole As A Once A Month Treatment for Schizophrenia
Antipsychotic, Drug Research & Development API, OTC and Compounding Product Tags: antipsychoticBipolar DisorderMajor Depressive DisorderSchizophrenia Mar 06, 2013
As a blockbuster medication used to treat schizophrenia, Aripiprazole CAS# 129722-12-9 has recently been approved by the FDA as a once a month treatment. Marketed by Otsuka and Bristol-Myers Squibb, this monthly dosage of aripiprazole will be sold under the name Abilify Maintena. Aripiprazole is a solid and reliable long-acting antipsychotic medication, and this FDA[…]
Lurasidone Combats Schizophrenia Symptoms
Antipsychotic, Drug Research & Development API, FDA Approved 2010 Tags: antipsychotic Dec 06, 2012
Lurasidone CAS# 367514-87-2, is an atypical antipsychotic medication. Also known as the brand name Latuda, lurasidone is an effectual treatment for the symptoms of schizophrenia. As a second generation antipsychotic, or SGA, lurasidone is available in 20, 40, 80 and 120 milligram tablets. Latuda was approved by the FDA in October of 2010 for the[…]
Schizophrenia Patients Have an Option with Iloperidone
Antipsychotic, Drug Research & Development API, Patent Expiration 2016 Tags: antipsychoticSchizophrenia Oct 26, 2012
Iloperidone, CAS# 133454-47-4 is an antipsychotic medication. Known as the brand name Fanapt, the patent for this efficacious medication expires for Novartis on November 15, 2016. Iloperidone is available as tablets in dosages of 1 mg, 2 mg, 4 mg, 6 mg, 8 mg, 10 mg and 12 mg, and is intended primarily for the[…]
Asenapine to Offer a Generic Option for Patients with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Antipsychotic Tags: antipsychoticBipolar DisorderSchizophrenia Jun 20, 2012
Asenapine, also known as Saphris, marketed by Merck, is an efficacious drug for patients suffering from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Classified as an antipsychotic medication, Asenapine, CAS# 65576-45-6 is available in sublingual tablets of 5 and 10 milligrams. With the patent of Saphris expiring on June 8, 2015, a generic form of this lifesaving drug[…]
Ondansetron Offers Relief to Adult and Pediatric Patients
Antiemetic, Antipsychotic, Drug Research & Development API Tags: chemotherapyMethotrexateserotonin Mar 27, 2012
Ondansetronis also known by the brand name Zofran. As a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting, geared especially for patients post chemotherapy, radiation or surgery, ondansetron is a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. By blocking the activity of serotonin, a natural substance believed to cause nausea and vomiting, ondansetron is an effective antiemetic. Offered as a[…]
