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