Asenapine transdermal system for schizophrenia
Current Psychiatry. 2021 February;20(2):39-45 | doi:10.12788/cp.0089
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Bottom Line
The asenapine transdermal drug delivery system appears to be efficacious and reasonably well tolerated. The treatment of schizophrenia is complex and requires individualized choices in order to optimize outcomes. A patch may be the preferred formulation for selected patients, and caregivers will have the ability to visually check if the medication is being used.
Related Resource
- Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. SECUADO® (asenapine) transdermal system prescribing information. October 2019. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2019/212268s000lbl.pdf
Drug Brand Names
Asenapine sublingual • Saphris
Asenapine transdermal system • Secuado
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