Invega Sustenna Injection

Invega Sustenna Injection is a long-acting prescription medicine used to treat schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder in adults. It helps manage symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and mood disturbances by balancing chemicals in the brain. This medicine is given as a monthly injection by a healthcare professional.

Benefits

• Helps reduce symptoms of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder
• Supports mood stability and clearer thinking
• Convenient monthly injection – no daily pills required
• Provides steady, long-term symptom control

Dosage

• Given by injection into the muscle, typically once a month
• The first two doses are given closer together to start the treatment properly
• Your healthcare provider will determine the right dose for you
• Only a trained healthcare professional should administer this medicine

Warnings and Precautions

• May increase the risk of stroke in elderly patients with dementia-related conditions
• Can affect heart rhythm and cause low blood pressure or fainting
• Inform your doctor if you have heart, liver, or kidney problems
• Not recommended during pregnancy unless advised by your doctor
• May interact with other medications, so share your full medical history

How to Use

• Administered by a healthcare provider at a clinic or hospital
• No special preparation needed by the patient
• Continue attending appointments for regular injections as scheduled
• Do not skip injections, as symptoms may return

Storage

• Stored by the healthcare provider at the correct temperature
• Not meant for home storage or use
• Keep out of reach of children

Side Effects

• Common: injection site pain, drowsiness, weight gain, restlessness, dizziness
• Other possible: constipation, headache, increased appetite, anxiety
• Serious (seek help): severe muscle stiffness, confusion, fever, irregular heartbeat, signs of allergic reaction (rash, swelling, difficulty breathing)