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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

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Monitoring highlights

  • Orthostatic blood pressureBaseline and during titration
  • ECG if risk factors (QT)As clinically indicated
  • Metabolic: weight, BMI, fasting lipids/glucoseBaseline, 3 mo, annually

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