Invega Hafyera Dosage

Generic name: paliperidone palmitate
Dosage form: extended-release injectable suspension
Drug class: Atypical antipsychotics

Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.

Recommended Adult Dosing

Dosage forms:  INJ (pre-filled syringe): 1092 mg per 3.5 mL, 1560 mg per 5 mL

Schizophrenia

[1092-1560 mg IM q6mo]

Start: after >4mo adequate tx w/ 1-mo IM paliperidone palmitate form, or after adequate tx for at least one 3-month cycle w/ 3-mo IM paliperidone palmitate form; Info: see pkg insert for conversion and missed dose recommendations; periodically reassess need for tx

Renal dosing

[see below]

CrCl <90: avoid use

HD/PD: not defined

Hepatic dosing

Child-Pugh Class A or B: no adjustment; Child-Pugh Class C: not defined

SRC: NLM .