Ingredient

Paliperidone

Paliperidone is an antipsychotic medication used for the treatment of schizophrenia.

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MFDS ingredient code M220478

What does it do?

Paliperidone is a component belonging to the atypical antipsychotics class, primarily used for the treatment of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. This component helps alleviate psychotic symptoms and improve cognitive function in patients.

Paliperidone acts on dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain to regulate excessive neuronal activity. This helps reduce psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions and aids in emotional stability.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Paliperidone is the active metabolite of risperidone, producing similar effects but differing in drug metabolism and duration. These properties facilitate the maintenance of a stable blood concentration, enhancing dosing convenience.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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