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How to Take Asenapine and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet to be placed under the tongue, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Sublingual- The recommended starting and target dose is 5 mg given twice daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with severe liver problems, heart diseases, who are taking antiarrhythmic, antipsychotic, phenothiazine, quinolone drugs and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Asenapine

This medication is an atypical antipsychotic agent, prescribed for schizophrenia and acute mania with bipolar disorder.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Asenapine


International :


Saphris
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