Milsaperidone

Drug

Drug Profile

Milsaperidone is an atypical antipsychotic marketed as Bysanti for schizophrenia and acute bipolar I manic or mixed episodes in adults. It is an active metabolite-related program connected to iloperidone pharmacology. The FDA first approved Bysanti on February 20, 2026.

Drug Class
Atypical antipsychotic
Approval Status
FDA approved; first approved February 20, 2026.
Mechanism of Action
Rapidly interconverts to iloperidone and antagonizes dopamine D2, serotonin 5-HT2A, and alpha1-adrenergic receptors.
Brand Names
  • Bysanti
Indications
  • \Schizophrenia in adults\
  • \Acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in adults\

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Related Clinical Trials

NCT ID Title Status Phase
NCT06830044

Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Milsaperidone as Adjunctive Therapy in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder

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