Secuado

Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar Disorder + 2 more

Treatment

6 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Secuado

What is Secuado

Asenapine

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Asenapine is an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and acute mania associated with bipolar disorder. It is taken under the tongue, and is also approved off-label for severe post-traumatic stress disorder nightmares in soldiers. Asenapine was developed by the company Schering-Plough and was approved by the FDA in 2009.

Saphris

is the brand name

Secuado Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Saphris

Asenapine

2009

35

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Asenapine, also called Saphris, is approved by the FDA for 6 uses such as Schizophrenia and Bipolar 1 Disorder .

Schizophrenia

Helps manage Schizophrenia

Bipolar 1 Disorder

Helps manage Bipolar 1 Disorder

Mixed manic depressive episode

Helps manage Mixed manic depressive episode

Acute Coryza

Helps manage acute Manic episode

Bipolar Disorder

Helps manage Bipolar 1 Disorder

Bipolar Disorder

Helps manage Mixed manic depressive episode

Effectiveness

How Secuado Affects Patients

Asenapine is a drug that helps treat mental health conditions by blocking the activity of serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline, and histamine in the brain. It is known to cause sedation, but has a lower chance of causing involuntary movements than other antipsychotics. It does not interact with the same receptors as anticholinergic drugs, meaning it will not cause side effects like dry mouth or constipation. Compared to other antipsychotics, it is more effective at blocking serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline, and histamine but is less effective at blocking 5-HT1A and 5-HT1B

How Secuado works in the body

Asenapine is a medication used to treat schizophrenia. It works by blocking the activity of certain natural substances in the brain, including serotonin and dopamine. This helps to increase the amount of dopamine and acetylcholine in the brain, which can help improve cognitive function and reduce negative symptoms associated with schizophrenia.

When to interrupt dosage

The recommended amount of Secuado is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, for instance Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia and Acute Coryza. The dose is contingent upon the method of administering, detailed in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Schizophrenia

5.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 0.57 mg/hour, 0.38 mg/hour, 0.76 mg/hour

, Sublingual, Tablet, Tablet - Sublingual, Transdermal, Film, extended release, Film, extended release - Transdermal

Acute Coryza

5.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 0.57 mg/hour, 0.38 mg/hour, 0.76 mg/hour

, Sublingual, Tablet, Tablet - Sublingual, Transdermal, Film, extended release, Film, extended release - Transdermal

maintenance therapy

5.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 0.57 mg/hour, 0.38 mg/hour, 0.76 mg/hour

, Sublingual, Tablet, Tablet - Sublingual, Transdermal, Film, extended release, Film, extended release - Transdermal

Bipolar Disorder

5.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 0.57 mg/hour, 0.38 mg/hour, 0.76 mg/hour

, Sublingual, Tablet, Tablet - Sublingual, Transdermal, Film, extended release, Film, extended release - Transdermal

Bipolar Disorder

5.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 0.57 mg/hour, 0.38 mg/hour, 0.76 mg/hour

, Sublingual, Tablet, Tablet - Sublingual, Transdermal, Film, extended release, Film, extended release - Transdermal

Warnings

Secuado Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Severe Hepatic Impairment

Do Not Combine

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Asenapine may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Secuado.

Common Secuado Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Alfuzosin

Major

Asenapine may increase the hypotensive activities of Alfuzosin.

Amisulpride

Major

Asenapine may increase the antipsychotic activities of Amisulpride.

Aripiprazole lauroxil

Major

Asenapine may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Aripiprazole lauroxil.

Artemether

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Asenapine is combined with Artemether.

Azelastine

Major

Asenapine may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.

Secuado Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Secuado?

171 active trials are currently underway to investigate the potential of Secuado in providing relief from Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and Acute Coryza.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Bipolar Disorder

0 Actively Recruiting

Schizophrenia

97 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2

Bipolar Disorder

0 Actively Recruiting

Acute Coryza

1 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable

maintenance therapy

0 Actively Recruiting

Patient Q&A Section about secuado

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What antipsychotic medication is available in a transdermal patch?

"A transdermal patch is a formulation of the atypical antipsychotic asenapine, which is sold under the brand name Secuado and manufactured by Noven Pharmaceuticals. The patch is applied once daily to provide equal concentrations of the medication over a 24-hour period."

Answered by AI

Is Secuado an antipsychotic?

"Secuado is a prescription antipsychotic medication used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia in adults. It is unknown if Secuado is safe and effective for use in children."

Answered by AI

Who makes Secuado?

"In March 2020, Noven launched SECUADO, an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat adults with schizophrenia, in the form of a transdermal system."

Answered by AI

What is Secuado used for?

"SECUADO is a transdermal system (patch) you apply to your skin which is used to treat adults with schizophrenia. Its safety and effectiveness has not been determined in children less than 18 years of age with schizophrenia."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Secuado

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fMRI for Cognitive Flexibility

18 - 35
All Sexes
Iowa City, IA

The goal of this basic experimental research study is to examine how the human thalamus supports flexible thinking and behavior. Specifically, the research aims to elucidate how the mediodorsal (MD) thalamus encodes and updates "context"-the mental framework that determines which rules or actions are relevant in a given situation. This work may contribute to understanding why certain psychiatric conditions, such as schizophrenia and ADHD, involve difficulties with cognitive flexibility and control. The primary research questions are: Does the MD thalamus represent the context that organizes how working memory guides task selection? Does the MD thalamus signal when context needs to be updated after a change in task demands? Do these thalamic representations support generalization to new situations or rules? Participants will complete cognitive tasks while undergoing high-resolution brain imaging using 7-Tesla MRI. The investigators will combine behavioral data, computational modeling, and advanced neuroimaging analyses to examine how the thalamus interacts with the cortex during flexible decision-making.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

The University of Iowa

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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Schizophrenia

18 - 65
All Sexes
Nashville, TN

The central hypothesis is this: DMN connectivity can be modulated with inhibitory cTBS when delivered on an accelerated treatment schedule. This study seeks to provide evidence that accelerated, network-targeted inhibitory stimulation of the DMN leads to both altered network activity and a concomitant behavioral change in cognitive performance in individuals with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. This study will also compare the effect of inhibitory cTBS in healthy individuals, as it may also lead to both altered network activity and a behavioral change in cognitive performance in individuals without schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. If successful, this study will have identified a safe, effective, and broadly applicable treatment for cognitive impairment in schizophrenia that has potential for translation into many other psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital

Heather Ward, MD

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Psychosocial Rehabilitation for Schizophrenia

18 - 50
All Sexes
Cleveland, OH

The purpose of this study is to understand how different types of community-based mental health care affect thinking abilities, daily functioning, and brain activity in adults with schizophrenia and related conditions. The investigators are especially interested in learning whether the Clubhouse Model-a structured, supportive community for individuals with mental illness-has unique benefits compared to standard outpatient mental health services. If participants decide to join, they will be asked to complete a total of six study visits with the research team over the course of your participation. Three of these study visits are at the beginning (baseline) and the remaining three are six months later. Two of the three visits will includes interviews, questionnaires, and thinking and memory tasks (cognitive testing) and one session will be an MRI brain scan, which is a safe and non-invasive imaging procedure. The total time required for each visit will be approximately 90 minutes to two hours. Participants may take breaks as needed.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Case Western Reserve University

Jessica A Wojtalik, PhD

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