Think of Invega Trinza as the Longer-Acting Version of Invega Sustenna

October 2016

You'll see a new injectable "atypical" antipsychotic called Invega Trinza (in-VAY-guh TRIN-zuh, paliperidone) for treating schizophrenia.

Think of it as similar to Invega Sustenna.

Both Invega Sustenna and Trinza contain paliperidone...are intramuscular injections...come in prefilled syringes...and must be administered by a healthcare professional.

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Dosage Forms Pay Close Attention to Drug Names That Have Extended-Release Abbreviations
Storage & Disposal Flag Meds That Must be Kept in Their Original Container
Antipsychotics Think of Invega Trinza as the Longer-Acting Version of Invega Sustenna
Opioids Alert Your Pharmacist to Patients Getting Opioids and Benzodiazepines Together
Antithrombotics Find Out WHY Patients Are Taking Blood Thinners
Gastroenterology Expect Most Patients With H. Pylori to Get Four Different Meds for 14 Days
Adverse Events Take Serotonin Syndrome Computer Alerts Seriously
Statins Be Prepared to Dispense More Statin Rxs
Pregnancy Ask About Pregnancy Status to Help Your Pharmacist Recommend Pain Treatments
Diabetes Watch for Frequent Dose Changes in Diabetes Patients With Very High Blood Sugar
Vaccines Expect Egg-Allergic Patients to Get Any Flu Vaccine

Think of Invega Trinza as the Longer-Acting Version of Invega Sustenna

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