Nuplazid Dosage

Generic name: pimavanserin tartrate 34mg
Dosage form: tablet, coated
Drug class: Atypical antipsychotics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 19, 2023.

Recommended Dosage

The recommended dose of NUPLAZID is 34 mg taken orally once daily, without titration.

Administration Information

NUPLAZID can be taken with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

NUPLAZID capsules can be taken whole, or opened and the entire contents sprinkled over a tablespoon (15 mL) of applesauce, yogurt, pudding, or a liquid nutritional supplement. Consume the drug/food mixture immediately without chewing; do not store for future use.

Dosage Modifications for Concomitant Use with CYP3A4 Inhibitors and Inducers

Coadministration with Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors
The recommended dose of NUPLAZID when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is 10 mg, taken orally as one tablet once daily [see Drug Interactions (7.1)].

Coadministration with Strong or Moderate CYP3A4 Inducers
Avoid concomitant use of strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers with NUPLAZID [see Drug Interactions (7.1)].