Risperidone
Perseris is a brand-name injectable antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia in adults. It contains the active ingredient risperidone and is administered as a subcutaneous injection, typically on a monthly schedule by a healthcare professional.
Perseris is a monthly injectable antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia in adults.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2055668
- Generic
- Perseris
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Perseris is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. It may help reduce symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and emotional withdrawal associated with this condition.
Perseris contains risperidone, an atypical antipsychotic that works by modulating dopamine and serotonin activity in the brain. As a long-acting injectable formulation, it provides continuous symptom control over the dosing interval.
Perseris is administered by healthcare professionals and is not self-injected. Common side effects may include weight gain, sedation, and movement disorders. Patients should be monitored for metabolic changes and Inform healthcare providers of any other medications or medical conditions before starting treatment.
Official drug label
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