Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics (LAIs) - PsychDB Long-Acting Injectable (LAI) Antipsychotics are antipsychotics delivered via intramuscular injection that can provide medication coverage from a period of weeks to months Once stabilized on an LAI, patients rarely will need oral antipsychotic supplementation
A Practical Review of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics ABSTRACT: Long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics are an important treatment option to help improve adherence in patients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder LAI antipsychotics are managed and dosed differently than oral antipsychotics
Psychotropic LAI Training Program - American Association of Psychiatric . . . Each state has its own unique LAI training requirements Please review the regulations for the state you practice in to determine whether the program meets your needs and whether additional training beyond this program is required prior to administering LAI medications to patients
Atypical Antipsychotic Long-Acting Injectable (LAI) Review . . . There are three aripiprazole LAI dosage forms, with similar indications and routes of administration None require refrigeration but all require oral overlap for 14-21 days and must be shaken prior to administration
Let’s talk long-acting injectables for schizophren Also known as an “LAI,” it’s an antipsychotic medication that helps treat psychosis (hallucinations or delusions) in those living with schizophrenia • LAIs are given just beneath the skin or into a muscle • LAIs are given every 2 weeks, month, 2 months, 3 months, or 6 months by a doctor or a nurse
What You Need to Know About Long-Acting Injectables (LAIs) LAIs are medicationswhich are made to help individuals living with mental illness LAIs may help to reduce time in the hospital and increase quality of life LAI injections are given every 2-12 weeks depending on which medication is best This schedule may help individuals stick to a medication plan
LAI Resources: Pocket Guide, Videos, Administrative Toolkit The pocket guide is a resource that pharmacists and other members of the health care team can easily access in practice to quickly locate key information on each of the available psychotropic LAIs
Introduction to Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics and Patient . . . Access the full LAI Training Program Describe the signs, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder Identify advantages and disadvantages for the use of long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics