Comments: The effective dose range is 1 to 2
(2) Oral RISPERDAL®(or another antipsychotic medication) should be given with the first injection of
Orthostatic Hypotension and Syncope: RISPERDAL CONSTA ® may induce orthostatic hypotension associated with dizziness, tachycardia, and in some patients, syncope, especially during the initial dose-titration
Start: 25 mg IM q2wk after
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Risperdal ® CONSTA It is injected intramuscularly as a powder (risperidone-containing microspheres) in suspension
These may lead to falling, which can cause broken bones or other health problems
RISPERDAL CONSTA ® may induce orthostatic hypotension associated with dizziness, tachycardia, and in some patients, syncope, especially during the initial dose-titration period with oral risperidone, probably reflecting its alpha-adrenergic antagonistic properties
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Orthostatic Hypotension and Syncope: RISPERDAL CONSTA ® may induce orthostatic hypotension associated with dizziness, tachycardia, and in some patients, syncope, especially during the initial dose-titration period
For many chronic patients with schizophrenia, this However, the dose is usually not more than 6 mg per day
Children younger than 10 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor
maximum dose should not exceed 50 mg every 2 weeks
ADR risk; periodically reassess need for tx; D/C if ANC <1000; consider D/C if unexplained decr
5 mg per day in persons weighing at least 44 lb
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RISPERDAL CONSTA prescription and dosage sizes information for physicians and healthcare professionals
Key takeaways: Risperidone (Risperdal, Risperdal Consta) can cause several side effects