Invega and Sandostatin LAR

• Generic Name: paliperidone
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Invega, Invega Sustenna, Invega Trinza

Invega (paliperidone) is an antipsychotic medicine. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain.

Invega is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and teenagers who are at least 12 years old.

Invega may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: octreotide
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR Depot

Octreotide is a man-made protein that is similar to a hormone in the body called somatostatin. Octreotide lowers many substances in the body such as insulin and glucagon (involved in regulating blood sugar), growth hormone, and chemicals that affect digestion.

Octreotide is used to treat acromegaly. Octreotide is also used to reduce flushing episodes and watery diarrhea caused by cancerous tumors (carcinoid syndrome) or tumors called vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors (VIP adenomas).

Octreotide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.