Iloperidone
SGA • Brands: Fanapt
Last reviewed: 2025-09-26
General information
Indicated for: Schizophrenia in adults.
Dosing & forms
- Forms/strengths: —
- Frequency: —
- Food: —
- Typical range: 12–24 mg/day (divided)
Mechanism (brief)
D2/D3 and 5‑HT2A antagonism with high α1 affinity.
Metabolism & Half‑life
- Metabolism: CYP2D6 and CYP3A4.
- Half‑life: ~18 h (extensive metabolizers).
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)
Recommended: No
View labelExact
Monitoring highlights
- Orthostatic blood pressure — Baseline and during titration
- ECG if risk factors (QT) — As clinically indicated
- Metabolic: weight, BMI, fasting lipids/glucose — Baseline, 3 mo, annually
Sources
- Iloperidone label — DailyMed (2025)