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Asenapine augmentation in bipolar disorders: a case series
Donatella Marazziti1, Federico Mucci1, Stefano Baroni1
1Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Sperimentale Section of Psychiatry University of Pisa Pisa Italy.
Clinical Case Reports
|May 19, 2016
Summary
Asenapine is an effective second-generation antipsychotic for acute bipolar I disorder treatment, even in resistant cases when combined with mood stabilizers. Its favorable weight and metabolic profile offer clinical advantages.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Bipolar I disorder requires effective acute treatment strategies.
- Second-generation antipsychotics are commonly used in managing mood disorders.
Observation:
- Asenapine demonstrates efficacy in the acute treatment of bipolar I disorder.
- Combination therapy with mood stabilizers is effective, including in treatment-resistant cases.
Findings:
- Asenapine is effective for acute bipolar I disorder.
- No superiority over existing agents was found, but clinical interest remains.
Implications:
- Asenapine offers a treatment option for acute bipolar I disorder, particularly in resistant populations.
- Its favorable weight and metabolic profile present a potential advantage over other antipsychotics.
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