Invega Sustenna is a prescription medication used for the treatment of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Invega Sustenna belongs to a group of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It may work by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain.
This medication is available in an injectable form to be given directly into a muscle (IM) by a healthcare professional. It is given once, then one week later, than every month thereafter.
WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS
Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death.
Invega Sustenna is not approved for use in patients with dementia-related psychosis.