Invega (paliperidone) belongs to a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. These medications are primarily used to treat mental/mood disorders.
Understanding Atypical Antipsychotics
Atypical antipsychotics are a class of drugs used to manage symptoms of certain mental health conditions. They differ from older, typical antipsychotics in their mechanism of action and side effect profiles.
Key Features of Atypical Antipsychotics:
- Mechanism of Action: These drugs affect various neurotransmitters in the brain, including dopamine and serotonin.
- Conditions Treated: Atypical antipsychotics are commonly prescribed for conditions like:
- Schizophrenia
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Example: Paliperidone (Invega)
Invega (Paliperidone):
- Generic Name: paliperidone
- Use: Treats mental/mood disorders such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.