Drug Information

Generic Name:

Risperidone

Pronunciation:

ris-PEAR-ih-doan

Product Name:

Risperidal

Category:

Antidelirium Drugs

How is it given?:

by mouth (PO)

Uses:

Treatment of confusion (delirium), treatment of psychosis

Comment:

Delirium is a common problem in the intensive care unit and resperidone is effective in its treatment

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