Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Risperdal (oral tablet), Risperdal M-Tab (oral disintegrating tablets), Risperdal Consta (long acting injectable forms)
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Atypical (second generation) antipsychotics
Forms:
Tablets, orally disintegrating tablets, oral solution, and long acting injection
Administration:
By mouth, by injection
Therapeutic Uses:
Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder (manic or mixed episodes)
Mood changes and behavior problems associated with autism
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Risperidone Drug Class
Risperidone (ris-per-ih-dohn) is an atypical antipsychotic.
Risperidone Age Range
Risperidone is approved for use in adults and teenagers 13-17 years of age for the treatment of schizophrenia, in adults and children 10-17 years of age for acute manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder, and in children 5-16 years of age for irritability related to an autistic disorder.
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