Psychiatr. praxi 2017; 18(3) [Klin Farmakol Farm. 2017;31(3):10-15]
The article summarizes basic data concerning long-acting injectable or depot antipsychotics, which are currently available in theCzech Republic. They include four first generation antipsychotics (fluphenazine, flupenthixol, haloperidol and zucklopenthixol)and four second generation antipsychotics (aripiprazole, olanzapine, risperidone and paliperidone). It focuses especially on thetreatment initiation and dosage regimen. Basic advantages and disadvantages of depot formulation are discussed as well as itsefficacy in the prevention of relapse and the risk of adverse-events compared to oral formulation of antipsychotics.
Published: December 1, 2017 Show citation