How do you administer RISPERDAL CONSTA injection?
RISPERDAL CONSTA should be administered every two weeks by deep intramuscular deltoid or gluteal injection using the enclosed appropriate safety needle. For deltoid administration, use the 1-inch needle alternating injections between the two arms.
Where is risperidone injected?
Risperidone injection will be given to you by your doctor or nurse at two-weekly intervals. It is given by injection into a muscle in your buttock or upper arm. You may be asked to continue taking your tablets for a few weeks after you have started the injections.
Does RISPERDAL CONSTA need to be refrigerated?
The recommended temperature is 36 to 46°F (2–8°C). Without refrigeration, it can be stored at temperatures not more than 77°F (25°C) for not more than seven days.
How early can RISPERDAL CONSTA be given?
RISPERDAL CONSTA should be administered every 2 weeks by deep intramuscular deltoid or gluteal injection. Administration of RISPERDAL CONSTA within 3 days before and 3 days after the approved dosing schedule of every 14 days (between days 11 and day 17 after the previous dose) was permitted during clinical studies.
How do I start a Consta?
First-episode patients should begin with 25 mg and should be monitored closely for side effects. A higher dose of RISPERDAL CONSTA (37.5 mg or 50 mg) may be considered as the starting dose if a patient has a history of refractory schizophrenia requiring high antipsychotic doses (e.g., high doses of conventional depot).
Is risperidone available as an injectable?
Risperidone extended-release injection comes as a solution to be injected into a muscle by a healthcare provider. Risperidone extended-release injection is usually given once every 2 weeks.
Is RISPERDAL CONSTA the same as risperidone?
Risperdal (risperidone) and Risperdal Consta (risperidone) are antipsychotic drugs prescribed to treat schizophrenia, bipolar mania, and autism. Risperdal Consta is an injectable, long-acting form of risperidone.
Is RISPERDAL CONSTA long-acting?
RISPERDAL CONSTA® is the first FDA-approved, long-acting, injectable, atypical antipsychotic, indicated as adjunctive maintenance therapy, in combination with lithium or valproate, for your adult patients with Bipolar I disorder.
What is the max mL for deltoid?
The deltoid site is mostly commonly used for immunizations. However, up to 1 mL of any medication may be administrated to this muscle (the maximum volume should never exceed 2 mL).
What angle of needle insertion should be used to administer an IM injection?
Insert needle at an 45o angle to the skin. Pinch up on SQ tissue to prevent injecting into muscle. Aspiration before injection is not required.
Is RISPERDAL CONSTA long acting?
How long does risperidone Consta last?
Risperdal Consta® (risperidone long-acting injection) should be received every 2 weeks. It should be administered by your health care professional through an injection into your upper arm or buttocks area. The medication effects last for approximately 2 weeks.
How many ml Can you give in an IM injection?
For “deep” IM injections, the recommended volume ranges from 2 to 5 ml. If the patient’s available muscle tissue is limited and the dorsogluteal muscle must be used, volumes of up to 4 ml can be administered into this site. The ventrogluteal muscle can accommodate up to 2.5 ml, with a maximum volume of 3 ml.
How many mL can deltoid hold?
How do I reconstitute Risperdal Consta ®?
RISPERDAL CONSTA ® must be reconstituted only in the diluent supplied in the dose pack. Do not substitute ANY components of the dose pack. Administer dose as soon as possible after reconstitution to avoid settling. The entire contents of the vial must be administered to ensure intended dose of RISPERDAL CONSTA ® is delivered. Do not reuse.
Is Risperidone a controlled substance?
RISPERDAL®CONSTA™ (risperidone) is not a controlled substance. 30 Physical and Psychological Dependence RISPERDAL®CONSTA®has not been systematically studied in animals or humans for its potential for abuse, tolerance, or physical dependence. Because RISPERDAL®
How do you administer risperidone?
CONSTA®(risperidone). RISPERDAL®CONSTA®should be administered every 2 weeks by deep intramuscular (IM) gluteal injection. Each injection should be administered by a health care professional using the enclosed safety needle (see HOW SUPPLIED). Injections should alternate between the two buttocks.