Risperdal Consta® is a long-acting injectable formulation of risperidone, a second-generation (“atypical”) antipsychotic. Here is basic information about this medication.
FDA-Approved Indications
- Schizophrenia
- Monotherapy for the maintenance treatment of Bipolar I Disorder
- Adjunctive therapy to lithium or valproate for the maintenance treatment of Bipolar I Disorder.
Disadvantages
- Requires refrigeration
- Administered every 2 weeks rather than every month
Dose
The recommended dose for the treatment of schizophrenia is 25 mg IM every 2 weeks.
The maximum dose is 50 mg IM every 2 weeks.
Dosage forms available (USA)
Vial kits: 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 37.5 mg, and 50 mg
The kit includes:
- A vial containing the risperidone microspheres
- A pre-filled syringe containing 2 mL of diluent
- A SmartSite® Needle-Free Vial Access Device
- Two Needle-Pro® safety needles for intramuscular injection (a 21 G UTW 1-inch needle with needle protection device for deltoid administration and a 20 G TW 2-inch needle with needle protection device for gluteal administration).
Important! Please refer to the full Prescribing Information (see link below) before prescribing this medication.
See http://www.janssencns.com/shared/product/risperdalconsta/prescribing-information.pdf
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