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For patients with severe renal impairment (Clcr< 30 mL/min) or hepatic impairment (10–15 points on Child Pugh System), the initial starting dose is 0
For oral dosage forms (solution, tablets, or orally disintegrating tablets): For
Perseris prefilled injection syringe: 90 mg, 120 mg Risperidone dosage for
5 mg twice daily at intervals of one week or longer
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RISPERDAL ® can be administered once or twice daily
Intramuscular administration of ziprasidone for more than three consecutive days has not
Day 1: 25 mg twice daily
The dosage of RISPERDAL ® should be individualized according to the response and tolerability of the patient
One such dose (standard-lower dose range, 4-<6 mg/day) does seem optimal for clinical response and adverse effects
The new dose should not be more than twice the patient's original dose
The target dose is often 2–8 mg per day
Risperidone in small dosages may be also used to relieve irritability and symptoms of aggression, temper tantrums, and mood fluctuations in children and adolescents aged 5 to 17 years with autistic disorder
It is also used to treat episodes of mania (frenzied, abnormally excited, or irritated mood) or mixed episodes Bottom Line
Give with oral risperidone (or other antipsychotic) for 3 weeks, then stop oral form
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Lower weight children: Initial dose: 10 mg orally once a day, increased after several weeks if sufficient clinical improvement is not observed
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5 to 25 mg every 4 weeks; maximum dose: 50 mg every 2 weeks (manufacturer's labeling)
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor
Dose increases, if considered necessary, should be made only after clinical
Dose for aggressive behaviour (18 years and older) You'll usually start on a low dose of 0
Severe Renal and Hepatic Impairment in Adults: use a lower starting dose of 0