What is Nuplazid: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Nuplazid

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Swallow the capsule or tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Swallow the capsule or tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

What to do if you miss a dose of Nuplazid

Nuplazid contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not take this medicine if you had an allergic reaction to pimavanserin.

Nuplazid warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or a history of heart rhythm problems.

• This medicine may cause QT prolongation (abnormal heart rhythms).

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Nuplazid interactions

• Some foods and medicines can affect how pimavanserin works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Carbamazepine, chlorpromazine, clarithromycin, gatifloxacin, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, moxifloxacin, phenytoin, rifampin, St John's wort, thioridazine, ziprasidoneMedicine to treat heart rhythm problems (including amiodarone, disopyramide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol)

• This medicine may cause QT prolongation (abnormal heart rhythms).

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.