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SAPHRIS

ASENAPINE MALEATE
Neurology Approved 2009-08-13
4
Indications
--
Phase 3 Trials
1
Priority Reviews
16
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2009-08-13
Routes
SUBLINGUAL
Dosage Forms
TABLET

Companies

Active Ingredient: ASENAPINE MALEATE

SAPHRIS Approval History

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What SAPHRIS Treats

3 indications

SAPHRIS is approved for 3 conditions since its original approval in 2009. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Schizophrenia
  • Bipolar I Disorder
  • Mania
Source: FDA Label

SAPHRIS Boxed 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. SAPHRIS ® (asenapine) is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1, 5.2 )] . WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Elderly patients with d...

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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SAPHRIS FDA Label Details

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Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

1 INDICATIONS AN D USAGE SAPHRIS is indicated for: Schizophrenia in adults [see Clinical Studies ] Bipolar I disorder [see Clinical Studies ] • Acute monotherapy of manic or mixed episodes, in adults and pediatric patients 10 to 17 years of age • Adjunctive treatment to lithium or valproate in adults • Maintenance monotherapy treatment in adults SAPHRIS is an atypical antipsychotic indicated for : Schizophrenia in adults Bipolar I disorder ○ Acute monotherapy treatment of manic or mixed episodes, in adults and pediatric patients 10 to 17 years of age ○ Adjunctive treatment to lithium or valpro...

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

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. SAPHRIS ® (asenapine) is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis [s...

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Source: FDA Orange Book

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