Rykindo® is an intramuscular long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic medication. It is similar in technology to Risperdal Consta®, but the release of the medication is quicker. Thus, requiring only 7 days of oral overlap compared to 21 days with Risperdal Consta®. Currently, Rykindo® is not available for purchase in the United States. This chapter provides clinical pearls on how to appropriately prescribe and administer Rykindo®.

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Risperidone for Extended-Release Injectable Suspension (Rykindo®): Second-Generation Antipsychotic Long-Acting Injectable

  • Megan J. Ehret

摘要

Rykindo® is an intramuscular long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic medication. It is similar in technology to Risperdal Consta®, but the release of the medication is quicker. Thus, requiring only 7 days of oral overlap compared to 21 days with Risperdal Consta®. Currently, Rykindo® is not available for purchase in the United States. This chapter provides clinical pearls on how to appropriately prescribe and administer Rykindo®.