¿Qué es Secuado?

Secuado® es una formulación en parche transdérmico de asenapina, un medicamento antipsicótico atípico utilizado para el tratamiento de la esquizofrenia. Este sistema de administración innovador proporciona niveles de medicación constantes durante todo el día, lo que potencialmente mejora la adherencia y minimiza ciertos efectos secundarios asociados con las formas orales de este medicamento. Secuado® está diseñado específicamente para facilitar su uso y mejorar la calidad de vida del paciente al reducir la carga de la ingesta diaria de pastillas.

Side Effects

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
• Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, and body aches

Warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, trouble swallowing, or a history of seizures. Tell your doctor if you have a blood vessel or heart problem, including low blood pressure, heart failure, heart rhythm problems, or a history of heart attack or stroke.
• This medicine may cause the following problems:Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), which can be life-threateningTardive dyskinesia (a movement disorder) that may not go away after you stop using this medicineHeart rhythm changes, including QT prolongationIncreased risk for infections
• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Stand up slowly. You may feel lightheaded if you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position.
• You might get overheated while you are using this medicine. Drink more water during hot weather, and while you exercise.
• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.