An antipsychotic medication. It is mainly used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability in people with autism. It is taken either by mouth or by injection into a muscle. The injectable version is long acting and lasts for about two weeks. It antagonizes serotonin2 and dopamine2 receptors in CNS. Also binds to alpha1-and alpha2-adrenergic receptors and histamine H1 receptors.
Synonyms
Risperdal