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Adult Dose
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Indication: Schizophrenia
Condition: Day 1
Dose: Oral – 1 mg
Frequency: twice daily
Note: Increase daily to effective dose of 6-12 mg by mouth twice daily. Must gradually increase dose to avoid orthostatic hypotension. Hepatic impairment Mild: No dosage adjustment required. Moderate: Caution advised. Severe: Use not recommended.
Indication: Schizophrenia
Condition: Day 2
Dose: Oral – 2 mg
Frequency: twice daily
Note: Then increase daily by 2 mg/day to effective dose of 6-12 mg by mouth twice daily; not to exceed 24 mg/day. Must gradually increase dose to avoid orthostatic hypotension. Hepatic impairment Mild: No dosage adjustment required. Moderate: Caution advised. Severe: Use not recommended.

Child Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Age: Child
Dose: Tablet – Safety and efficacy not established
Note: Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Condition: Renal impairment
Dose: Not specified
Note: Renal impairment: Unlikely to have a significant impact since less than 1% of drug is excreted unchanged in urine
Administration
  • Take as directed
  • Follow prescribed schedule
Side Effect

Drug Interaction
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Disease Interaction
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No specific contraindications listed
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