Asenapine
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Saphris?
Brand Names: Canada:
Saphris?
Uses
- It is used to treat schizophrenia. It may take 6 weeks to see the full effect.
- It is used to treat manic low mood (depression).
- Asenapine helps clear your thinking.
- It works on helping social interactions, mood, expression of mood, as well as, delusions, paranoia, and look.
Dosing
How to take
- Sublingual tablet: Place under your tongue and let melt.
- Do not swallow it whole.
- Do not chew or crush.
- Do not eat or drink for at least 10 minutes after taking this drug.
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