Can you explain the different formulations of risperidone LAI?

Can you explain the different formulations of risperidone LAI?

 

Risperidone is one of the most used antipsychotic medications used in the treatment of both acute and maintenance of schizophrenia. Numerous studies have shown risperidone to be an effective treatments for psychotic symptoms. Risperidone is now available in a variety of formulations, such as oral tablets, oral solution, orally disintegrating tablets, and as powder for solution for long-acting injection (LAI). The LAI formulations of antipsychotics is an important component in the treatment and adherence of patient with schizophrenia (Madaan et al., 2011). Risperidone can LAI comes as subcutaneous or intramuscular injections. One example of LAI is perseris. Perseris is a long- acting injectable (LAI) formulation of risperidone. It is the first subcutaneous available antipsychotic. Perseris is FDA-indicated to treat adults with schizophrenia. Another LAI is Uzedy.UZEDY (risperidone) extended-release injectable suspension for subcutaneous use is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults.

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