Saphris (Asenapine Maleate)
Saphris
5mg Tablet (Sublingual)
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
Saphris
10mg Tablet (Sublingual)
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
To comply with Canadian International Pharmacy Association regulations you are permitted to order a 3-month supply or the closest package size available based on your personal prescription. read more
Asenapine Maleate Information
(a sen' a peen)
Use in older adults: Studies have shown that older adults with dementia (a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, think clearly, communicate, and perform daily activities and that may cause changes in mood and personality) who take antipsychotics (medications for mental illness) such as asenapine have an increased risk of death during treatment. Older adults with dementia may also have a greater chance of having a stroke or ministroke during treatment. Talk to your doctor about the risk(s) of taking asenapine.-
Before taking asenapine,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to asenapine, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in asenapine sublingual tablets. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: certain antibiotics including gatifloxacin (Tequin) (not available in the U.S.) and moxifloxacin (Avelox); antidepressants including clomipramine (Anafranil), duloxetine (Cymbalta), fluvoxamine (Luvox), and paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva); antihistamines; dextromethorphan (in Delsym, in Mucinex); ipratropium; medications for anxiety and high blood pressure; certain medications for irregular heartbeat such as amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), procainamide, quinidine, and sotalol (Betapace, Sorine); medications for glaucoma, inflammatory bowel disease, motion sickness, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson's disease, ulcers, or urinary problems;medications for mental illness such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), thioridazine, and ziprasidone (Geodon); medications for seizures;sedatives; sleeping pills; and tranquilizers.Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had diabetes; if you have severe diarrhea or vomiting or you think you may be dehydrated; if you have ever used street drugs or misused prescription medications; and if you have or have ever had thoughts about harming or killing yourself; a prolonged QT interval (a rare heart problem that may cause irregular heartbeat, fainting, or sudden death); low blood pressure; a heart attack; heart failure; a slow or irregular heartbeat; a stroke or TIA (ministroke); seizures; breast cancer; a low level of white blood cells in your blood or a decrease in white blood cells caused by a medication you have taken; a low level of potassium or magnesium in your blood; dyslipidemia (high cholesterol levels); trouble keeping your balance; any condition that makes it difficult for you to swallow; or heart or liver disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, especially if you are in the last few months of your pregnancy, or if you plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while taking asenapine, call your doctor. Asenapine may cause problems in newborns following delivery if it is taken during the last months of pregnancy.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking asenapine.
- you should know that asenapine may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
- ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are taking asenapine. Alcohol can make the side effects of asenapine worse.
- you should know that asenapine may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position. This is more common when you first start taking asenapine. To help avoid this problem, get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up.
- you should know that asenapine may make it harder for your body to cool down when it gets very hot. While you are taking asenapine, you should avoid excessive exercise, stay inside as much as possible and dress lightly in hot weather, stay out of the sun, and drink plenty of fluids.
- you should know that you may experience hyperglycemia (increase in your blood sugar) while you are taking this medication, even if you do not already have diabetes. If you have schizophrenia, you are more likely to develop diabetes than people who do not have schizophrenia, and taking asenapine or similar medications may increase this risk. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms while you are taking asenapine: extreme thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, blurred vision, or weakness. It is very important to call your doctor as soon as you have any of these symptoms, because high blood sugar can cause a serious condition called ketoacidosis. Ketoacidosis may become life-threatening if it is not treated at an early stage. Symptoms of ketoacidosis include dry mouth, nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath, breath that smells fruity, and decreased consciousness.
- dry mouth
- stomach pain
- constipation
- vomiting
- heartburn
- increased appetite
- increase in amount of saliva in the mouth
- change in taste
- toothache
- weight gain
- loss of feeling in the lips or mouth
- dizziness, feeling unsteady, or having trouble keeping your balance
- excessive tiredness
- restlessness or constant urge to keep moving
- irritability
- anxiety
- depression
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- pain in the joints, arms, or legs
- hives
- rash
- itching
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- hoarseness
- wheezing
- fever
- muscle stiffness or pain
- spasm or tightening of the neck muscles
- confusion
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- sweating
- uncontrollable movements of the arms, legs, face, mouth, tongue, jaw, lips or cheeks
- falling
- seizures
- sore throat, chills, cough, and other signs of infection
- red or brown colored urine
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. Patients should not use the information presented on this page for diagnosing a health-related issue or disease. Before taking any medication or supplements, patients should always consult a physician or qualified healthcare professional for medical advice or information about whether a drug is safe, appropriate or effective.