Adult Schizophrenia & prevention of recurrence in bipolar disorder Starting dose: 10 mg/day. Subsequently adjusted w/in the range of 5-20 mg/day. Manic episode Starting dose: 15 mg as a single daily dose in monotherapy or 10 mg daily in combination therapy. Subsequently adjusted w/in the range of 5-20 mg/day.
View Lupilan overdosage for action to be taken in the event of an overdose.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: Place in the mouth & allow to dissolve completely then, swallow w/ saliva. Alternatively, disperse in a full glass of water or other beverages (orange juice/apple juice/milk/coffee) immediately prior administration.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Known risk of narrow-angle glaucoma.
May potentiate orthostatic hypotension w/ diazepam & alcohol (eg, ethanol). May antagonize the effects of direct & indirect dopamine agonists; anti-parkinsonian drugs.
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