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How is fanapt (iloperidone) tablets to be used for bipolar disorder?
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Schiz & BPD : Fanapt (iloperidone) has been used to treat mood swings associated with Bipolar Disorder. It decreases emotional reactivity so that the pt. is able to perform well at work--with less anxiety and with fewer hypomanic episodes and less intense episodes.. Fanapt (iloperidone) has been predominantly approved for txmt. of schiz. & psychosis.
Answered 10/19/2017
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Fanapat: has FDA approved indication for treatment of adults with Schizoprhenia. When used for bipolar disorder- that is an off-label use. Please see: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3278183/
Answered 11/28/2017
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