How do you inject RISPERDAL CONSTA?

How do you inject RISPERDAL CONSTA?

RISPERDAL CONSTA should be administered every two weeks by deep intramuscular deltoid or gluteal injection using the appropriate safety needle. For deltoid administration, use the 1-inch needle alternating injections between the two arms.

Can you give Risperdal IM?

RISPERDAL CONSTA® should be administered every 2 weeks by deep intramuscular (IM) deltoid or gluteal injection. Each injection should be administered by a health care professional using the appropriate enclosed safety needle [see Dosage and Administration (2.8)].

Is RISPERDAL CONSTA the same as risperidone?

Risperdal (risperidone) and Risperdal Consta (risperidone) are antipsychotic drugs prescribed to treat schizophrenia, bipolar mania, and autism. Risperdal Consta is an injectable, long-acting form of risperidone.

Can Risperdal Consta be given monthly?

During a 4-week lead-in period, patients received RISPERDAL CONSTA 50 mg every 2 weeks by intramuscular gluteal injection. Then RISPERDAL CONSTA 50 mg was given once monthly for 48 weeks. Patients were instructed to return for their long-acting injection within ± 3 days of their regularly scheduled visit.

What are the side effects of Risperdal Consta?

Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, constipation, tiredness, drooling, weight gain, or redness/swelling/pain at the injection site may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Dizziness and lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling.

How do I start Risperdal Consta?

Initiating Consta requires overlap with oral risperidone (at a therapeutic dose) for 3 weeks. There is no established loading-dose strategy. In general, Consta is initiated with the 25 mg dose unless clinical factors suggest to start with 12.5 mg.

How does risperidone make you feel?

Taking risperidone may make you feel tired or make it hard to fall asleep at night. It can also give you headaches or affect your eyesight. You should talk to your doctor about any future exams if you are starting risperidone.

Does risperidone make you feel good?

Risperidone is a medication that works in the brain to treat schizophrenia. It is also known as a second generation antipsychotic (SGA) or atypical antipsychotic. Risperidone rebalances dopamine and serotonin to improve thinking, mood, and behavior.

Does Risperdal cause brain damage?

One of the most disturbing dangerous side effects of Risperdal is the increased risk of death in elderly patients with dementia. These elderly dementia patients died from pneumonia, cardiac failure, or stroke while taking Risperdal.