Think of Invega Trinza as the Longer-Acting Version of Invega Sustenna

October 2016

You'll see Invega Trinza (in-VAY-guh TRIN-zuh), a new, longer-acting, injectable version of paliperidone for schizophrenia.

Invega Trinza is given IM every THREE months...compared to every month for Invega Sustenna.

Invega Trinza has a longer duration than Invega Sustenna...because it has a bigger particle size that prolongs its release.

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Table of Contents

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