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Perseris injection
  • Treatments
  • Schizophrenia

Perseris (injection)

Generic name:risperidone (injection) [ ris-PER-i-done ]
Brand names: Perseris, RisperDAL Consta

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jan 26, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Perseris?

Perseris is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain.

Perseris is used to treat schizophrenia and symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression).

Perseris is sometimes given with lithium or valproate (Depakene).

Perseris may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Perseris is not approved for use in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.

Before taking this medicine

You should not be treated with Perseris if you are allergic to Perseris or paliperidone.

Perseris may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis and is not approved for this use.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had: