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- What is asenapine, and how does it work (mechanism of action)?
- What brand names are available for asenapine?
- Is asenapine available as a generic drug?
- Do I need a prescription for asenapine?
- What are the side effects of asenapine?
- What is the dosage for asenapine?
- Which drugs or supplements interact with asenapine?
- Is asenapine safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
- What else should I know about asenapine?
Is asenapine safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Fetuses exposed to antipsychotics during the third trimester of pregnancy are at risk for extrapyramidal and withdrawal symptoms after birth. Symptoms reported included agitation, hypertonia, hypotonia, tremor, somnolence, depressed breathing, and feeding disorder. Currently there is no data on the use of asenapine during pregnancy. Asenapine should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefit to the mother outweighs the potential for side effects in the unborn baby.
A pregnancy exposure registry has been established to monitor the use of atypical antipsychotics, including asenapine, during pregnancy. All pregnant women treated with atypical antipsychotics are advised to enroll in this pregnancy registry and report any side effects.
Asenapine has not been evaluated in breastfeeding women.
What else should I know about asenapine?
What preparations of asenapine are available?
Sublingual Tablets: 2.5, 5, and 10 mg
How should I keep asenapine stored?
Asenapine should be stored at room temperature, between 15 C to 30C (59 F and 86 F).
REFERENCE: FDA Prescribing Information
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