Long-acting risperidone is a suspension administered by intramuscular injection in the upper-outer gluteal area. It consists of risperidone impregnated in microspheres composed of a biodegradable ...

Purpose: The pharmacology, pharmaceutics, clinical efficacy, adverse effects, cost, and dosage and administration of long-acting risperidone injection are reviewed. Summary: Risperidone is the ...

Risperidone 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg; contains phenylalanine. Initially 2–3mg once daily; may adjust at intervals of at least 24hrs by 1mg/day. Usual range: 1–6mg/day; max 6mg/day.