Asenapine: A Clinical Overview

作者:Potkin Steven G*
来源:Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 2011, 72: 14-18.
DOI:10.4088/JCP.10075su1.03

摘要

Asenapine is a new, second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic medication with demonstrated efficacy for the acute and maintenance treatment of schizophrenia. It is administered as sublingual tablets in doses of 5 or 10 mg bid. It is well tolerated, with a dropout rate for adverse events similar to that of placebo. Asenapine is associated with a mean weight gain of less than 1 kg over a year and a relatively neutral effect on lipid and glucose levels. It can cause sedation and mild extrapyramidal side effects. Asenapine has a broad receptor affinity profile for most serotonergic, dopaminergic, and adrenergic receptors, with no appreciable affinity for muscarinic receptors, Asenapine may be a helpful treatment option for patients with schizophrenia when weight gain, dyslipidemia, and endocrine abnormalities are a concern. (J Clin Psychiatry 2011;72[suppl 1]:14-18)

  • 出版日期2011