Generic name: risperidone (oral route) [ ris-PER-i-done ]
Drug class:Atypical antipsychotics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 12, 2022.
Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. RisperiDONE is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Risperdal
- Risperdal M-Tab
- RisperiDONE M-Tab
In Canada
- Act risperiDONE
- AG-risperiDONE
- APO-risperiDONE
- DOM-risperiDONE
- IPG-risperiDONE
- JAMP-risperiDONE
- MAR-risperiDONE
- MINT-Risperidon
- PRO-risperiDONE
- RAN-risperiDONE
- RisperDAL
- RIVA-risperiDONE
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet
- Tablet, Disintegrating
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Antipsychotic
Chemical Class: Benzisoxazole
Uses for IPG-risperiDONE
Risperidone is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or irritability associated with autistic disorder. This medicine should not be used to treat behavioral problems in older adults who have dementia.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using IPG-risperiDONE
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of risperidone in children younger t..
