Risperdal Consta
Irritability, Autism, Schizophrenia + 10 more
Treatment
6 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Risperdal Consta
Treatment for
Irritability
What is Risperdal Consta
Risperidone
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Risperidone is a medication used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders. It works by blocking certain receptors in the brain, including dopamine and serotonin receptors, which helps to reduce the excessive activity of certain pathways in the brain that are believed to cause these disorders. Risperidone is one of the most commonly used second-generation antipsychotics and has a very high affinity for serotonin receptors, which makes it more effective at treating symptoms than other medications.
Risperidone
is the brand name
Risperdal Consta Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Risperidone
Risperidone
1993
522
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Risperidone, also known as Risperidone, is approved by the FDA for 6 uses such as Bipolar 1 Disorder and Acute Mania .
Bipolar 1 Disorder
Acute Mania
Mixed manic depressive episode
Common Cold
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Effectiveness
How Risperdal Consta Affects Patients
Risperidone works by decreasing activity in the pathways related to dopamine and serotonin in the brain. This helps reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia and other mood disorders. Risperidone binds more strongly to serotonin receptors than dopamine receptors. It has a lower binding affinity for dopamine receptors than earlier drugs, which may explain why it causes fewer side effects related to movement.
How Risperdal Consta works in the body
Risperidone works by temporarily blocking dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain. This helps reduce the positive symptoms of schizophrenia, such as delusions and hallucinations. It also reduces the negative symptoms, like depression and decreased motivation, by blocking serotonin receptors. Risperidone also blocks alpha-1, alpha-2 and histamine receptors, though we don't completely understand how this improves symptoms of schizophrenia. By doing all of the above, risperidone reduces the risk of side effects like extrapyramidal symptoms.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Risperdal Consta is contingent upon the determined condition, including Psychotic Disorders, Irritability and Acute Mania. The dosage fluctuates as indicated by the technique of delivery (e.g. Subcutaneous or Solution) featured in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Autism
, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 4.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 50.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 5.0 mg, 12.5 mg/mL, 37.5 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 900.0 mg/mL, 1200.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 90.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Intramuscular, Kit, Kit - Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous, Kit; Powder, for suspension, Kit; Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Subcutaneous
Schizophrenia
, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 4.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 50.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 5.0 mg, 12.5 mg/mL, 37.5 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 900.0 mg/mL, 1200.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 90.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Intramuscular, Kit, Kit - Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous, Kit; Powder, for suspension, Kit; Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Subcutaneous
Acute Coryza
, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 4.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 50.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 5.0 mg, 12.5 mg/mL, 37.5 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 900.0 mg/mL, 1200.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 90.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Intramuscular, Kit, Kit - Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous, Kit; Powder, for suspension, Kit; Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Subcutaneous
Schizophrenia
, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 4.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 50.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 5.0 mg, 12.5 mg/mL, 37.5 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 900.0 mg/mL, 1200.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 90.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Intramuscular, Kit, Kit - Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous, Kit; Powder, for suspension, Kit; Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Subcutaneous
Bipolar Disorder
, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 4.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 50.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 5.0 mg, 12.5 mg/mL, 37.5 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 900.0 mg/mL, 1200.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 90.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Intramuscular, Kit, Kit - Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous, Kit; Powder, for suspension, Kit; Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Subcutaneous
Behcet Syndrome
, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 4.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 50.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 5.0 mg, 12.5 mg/mL, 37.5 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 900.0 mg/mL, 1200.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 90.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Intramuscular, Kit, Kit - Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous, Kit; Powder, for suspension, Kit; Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Subcutaneous
Alzheimer's Disease
, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 4.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 50.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 5.0 mg, 12.5 mg/mL, 37.5 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 900.0 mg/mL, 1200.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 90.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Intramuscular, Kit, Kit - Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous, Kit; Powder, for suspension, Kit; Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Subcutaneous
Common Cold
, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 4.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 50.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 5.0 mg, 12.5 mg/mL, 37.5 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 900.0 mg/mL, 1200.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 90.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Intramuscular, Kit, Kit - Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous, Kit; Powder, for suspension, Kit; Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Subcutaneous
Schizophrenia
, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 4.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 50.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 5.0 mg, 12.5 mg/mL, 37.5 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 900.0 mg/mL, 1200.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 90.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Intramuscular, Kit, Kit - Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous, Kit; Powder, for suspension, Kit; Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Subcutaneous
responsive to first treatment
, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 4.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 50.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 5.0 mg, 12.5 mg/mL, 37.5 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 900.0 mg/mL, 1200.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 90.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Intramuscular, Kit, Kit - Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous, Kit; Powder, for suspension, Kit; Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Subcutaneous
Irritability
, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 4.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 50.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 5.0 mg, 12.5 mg/mL, 37.5 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 900.0 mg/mL, 1200.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 90.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Intramuscular, Kit, Kit - Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous, Kit; Powder, for suspension, Kit; Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Subcutaneous
Psychotic Disorders
, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 4.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 50.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 5.0 mg, 12.5 mg/mL, 37.5 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 900.0 mg/mL, 1200.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 90.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Intramuscular, Kit, Kit - Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous, Kit; Powder, for suspension, Kit; Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Subcutaneous
Bipolar Disorder
, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 4.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 50.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 5.0 mg, 12.5 mg/mL, 37.5 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 900.0 mg/mL, 1200.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg, 90.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Intramuscular, Kit, Kit - Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous, Kit; Powder, for suspension, Kit; Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, for suspension, extended release; Kit - Subcutaneous
Warnings
Risperdal Consta Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Risperidone may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Risperdal Consta.
Common Risperdal Consta Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Acepromazine
Major
Risperidone may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Acepromazine.
Alfuzosin
Major
Risperidone may increase the hypotensive activities of Alfuzosin.
Amisulpride
Major
Risperidone may increase the antipsychotic activities of Amisulpride.
Aripiprazole
Major
Risperidone may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Aripiprazole.
Aripiprazole lauroxil
Major
Risperidone may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Aripiprazole lauroxil.
Risperdal Consta Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Overdosing on Haloperidol can cause drowsiness, muscle spasms, rapid heartbeat, slow heartbeat and seizures. The lowest lethal dose in rats is 57.7 mg/kg when taken orally and 34 mg/kg when injected intravenously.
Risperdal Consta Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Risperdal Consta?
359 active studies are currently evaluating the potential of Risperdal Consta to mitigate Acute Mania, Bipolar Disorder and Autism.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Schizophrenia
97 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2
Behcet Syndrome
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Schizophrenia
32 Actively Recruiting
Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 4
Schizophrenia
0 Actively Recruiting
Bipolar Disorder
0 Actively Recruiting
Irritability
8 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4
Psychotic Disorders
0 Actively Recruiting
Acute Coryza
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Common Cold
0 Actively Recruiting
Autism
7 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable
Bipolar Disorder
0 Actively Recruiting
Alzheimer's Disease
15 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 1
responsive to first treatment
0 Actively Recruiting
Risperdal Consta Reviews: What are patients saying about Risperdal Consta?
4.3
Patient Review
2/23/2013
Risperdal Consta for Schizophrenia
3
Patient Review
6/29/2015
Risperdal Consta for Schizophrenia
2.7
Patient Review
5/26/2015
Risperdal Consta for Schizophrenia
2
Patient Review
3/5/2014
Risperdal Consta for Bipolar Disorder in Remission
2
Patient Review
9/6/2012
Risperdal Consta for Schizophrenia
1.7
Patient Review
7/22/2014
Risperdal Consta for Bipolar Disorder in Remission
1.7
Patient Review
9/6/2018
Risperdal Consta for Schizophrenia
1.3
Patient Review
4/1/2015
Risperdal Consta for Manic-Depression
1
Patient Review
11/26/2011
Risperdal Consta for Schizophrenia
1
Patient Review
11/27/2011
Risperdal Consta for Schizophrenia
Patient Q&A Section about risperdal consta
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is RISPERDAL CONSTA injection?
"This medication is indicated to be used either on its own or alongside lithium or valproate in order to maintain treatment for Bipolar I Disorder, or to treat schizophrenia."
Answered by AI
How often is RISPERDAL CONSTA given?
"For gluteal administration, use the 1.5-inch needle. Cleanse the top of the vial with an alcohol swab. Remove the cap from the vial adapter and insert it into the vial.
The drugs RISPERDAL CONSTA should be given every two weeks by a deep intramuscular injection either into the deltoid muscle of the shoulder or into the gluteal muscle of the buttocks, using the safety needles provided. If you are injecting into the deltoid muscle, use the 1-inch needle and alternate between injecting into the two arms. If you are injecting into the gluteal muscle, use the 1.5-inch needle. Before you start, clean the top of the vial with an alcohol swab. Remove the cap from the vial adapter and insert it into the vial."
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Can RISPERDAL CONSTA be given monthly?
"You can gradually increase the dosage of risperidone-SQ over time until you reach a monthly dose of either 90 mg or 120 mg, depending on what is tolerable for you."
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What is the difference between Risperdal and RISPERDAL CONSTA?
"The drugs Risperdal and Risperdal Consta are both antipsychotic drugs prescribed to treat schizophrenia, bipolar mania, and autism. Risperdal Consta is an injectable, long-acting form of risperidone."
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