Ipecac syrup and Paliperidone Intramuscular

• Generic Name: ipecac
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Ipecac is used in the emergency treatment of certain kinds of poisoning. It is used to cause vomiting of the poison.

Only the syrup form of ipecac should be used. A bottle of ipecac labeled as being Ipecac Fluidextract or Ipecac Tincture should not be used. These dosage forms are too strong and may cause serious side effects or death. Only ipecac syrup contains the proper strength of ipecac for treating poisonings.

Ordinarily, ipecac syrup should not be used if strychnine, corrosives such as alkalies (lye) and strong acids, or petroleum distillates such as kerosene, gasoline, coal oil, fuel oil, paint thinner, or cleaning fluid have been swallowed. It may cause seizures, additional injury to the throat, or pneumonia.

Ipecac should not be used to cause vomiting as a means of losing weight. If used regularly for this purpose, serious heart problems or even death may occur.

Ipecac syrup in amounts of more than 1 ounce is available only with your doctor's prescription. It is available in ½- and 1-ounce bottles without a prescription. However, before using ipecac syrup, call a poison control center, your doctor, or an emergency room for advice.

• Generic Name: paliperidone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Invega, Invega Sustenna, Invega Trinza

Paliperidone injection is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic (mental) disorders, including schizophrenia. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat schizoaffective disorder. Paliperidone should not be used to treat behavioral problems in older adults who have dementia.

Paliperidone is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.