Risperidone Poisoning is an existing Victorian CPG that has been revised by the RCH Toxicology Committee and published. It will be reviewed by interstate members before it is considered for PIC endorsement.

Key Points

1. Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic agent associated with tachycardia and acute dystonic reactions
2. Serious effects include cardiac instability such as arrhythmias and neurological instability including CNS depression, seizures and extra pyramidal symptoms
3. Management is mainly supportive and symptomatic

For 24 hour advice, contact the Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26