Asenapine

What Are The Uses Of Asenapine?

Asenapine is used for treating:

• Bipolar disorder related acute mania
• Schizophrenia 

What Are The Side Effects Of Asenapine?

Some of the common side-effects include:

• Sleepiness, dizziness, sedation
• Increased appetite
• Weight gain
• Numbness of senses in tongue
• Fatigue 

What Are The Contraindications Of Asenapine?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Diabetes/ family history of diabetes
• Dementia
• Any heart disease
• Low blood pressure
• Irregular heartbeat
• Liver disease
• Low blood counts (e.g. low white or red cells, platelets)
• Seizures
• Parkinson's disease