Switching to long-acting injectable antipsychotics: pharmacological considerations and practical approaches

• Published in: Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy Vol. 24; no. 13; p. 1463
• Main Authors: Højlund, Mikkel, Correll, Christoph U
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 02.09.2023
• Subjects: haloperidol; olanzapine; risperidone; Antipsychotic; aripiprazole; paliperidone; schizophrenia; fluphenazine

Long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs) are an effective, but potentially underutilized treatment option in schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses. Prescribing information typically focuses on how to initiate treatment from the corresponding oral formulations. However, in clinical prac...