About SECUADO 2
IT’S ON™ How the SECUADO® (asenapine) transdermal patch delivers medication How does the transdermal patch work? You may be familiar with patches used by people who are trying to quit smoking. The SECUADO® patch is applied to the skin and delivers medicine continuously to help manage the symptoms of schizophrenia.
About SECUADO 1
IT’S ON™ The SECUADO® (asenapine) transdermal system, the first and only FDA-approved transdermal patch to help manage symptoms of schizophrenia Everybody has different needs. That’s why there are different treatment options. Medicines for schizophrenia come in many forms. There are pills you swallow, pills that dissolve under your tongue, an oral solution, and injections. Now, […]
SCHIZOPHRENIA: The Basics 2
Schizophrenia is generally described in terms of its symptoms. These are usually divided into 3 categories. Positive symptoms – Among these are delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking or speech. Negative symptoms – Examples include social withdrawal, lack of interest or motivation, and flat affect (lack of facial expression, or monotone voice). Cognitive symptoms – These […]
SCHIZOPHRENIA: The Basics 1
SCHIZOPHRENIA: The Basics People have tried to understand mental illness for thousands of years. The causes of schizophrenia are still not clear, but scientists believe several things may be involved. Schizophrenia can run in families. The environment may also play a role in terms of stressful surroundings, illnesses, and poor nutrition. Disruptions in brain development […]
