Generic name:risperidone (injection) [ ris-PER-i-done ]
Brand names: Perseris, RisperDAL Consta
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:
heart disease, high blood pressure, or a heart attack;
trouble swallowing;
low white blood cell (WBC) counts;
diabetes (or risk factors such as obesity or family history of diabetes);
liver or kidney disease;
a seizure;
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