Paliperidone belongs to a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. It is extensively used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia( A severe mental disorder in which the patient loses touch with reality and is unable to think clearly)

MECHANISM OF ACTION:

Like any other atypical antipsychotic drug, Paliperidone works by antagonizing the dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors present in the brain, thereby balancing the level of dopamine and serotonin and reducing hallucinations.

INDICATIONS:

• Schizophrenia

• Used as an adjunct drug for treating depression

• Mild liver dysfunction

• Mild renal impairment

Paliperidone belongs to a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. It is extensively used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia( A severe mental disorder in which the patient loses touch with reality and is unable to think clearly)

MECHANISM OF ACTION:

Like any other atypical antipsychotic drug, Paliperidone works by antagonizing the dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors present in the brain, thereby balancing the level of dopamine and serotonin and reducing hallucinations.

INDICATIONS:

• Schizophrenia

• Used as an adjunct drug for treating depression

• Mild liver dysfunction

• Mild renal impairment