Paliperidone Palmitate In Adolescents, Is There A Role?: A Case Report
- Author:
Janaki Venkatasalam, Fairuz Nazri Abd Rahman
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Paliperidone Palmitate;
Adolescents;
Schizophrenia
- From:ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
2015;16(2):1-3
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objective: Currently, paliperidone palmitate is not approved for the treatment of schizophrenia in adolescents. It is only indicated for treatment of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder in adults. This case report highlights the successful treatment outcome with paliperidone palmitate in an adolescent with schizophrenia.
Methods: We report a case of an adolescent who presented with psychotic symptoms and marked deterioration in functioning over a period of one year.
Results: She showed significant improvement in functioning, and her psychotic symptoms gradually subsided with paliperidone palmitate.
Conclusions: Paliperidone palmitate could be considered as an effective treatment modality in adolescents with schizophrenia.
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