Cytarabine liposome Intrathecal and Risperdal Consta

• Generic Name: cytarabine liposomal
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: DepoCyt

Liposomal cytarabine belongs to the group of medicines known as antineoplastics. It is used to treat cancer of the lymph system that has spread to the brain.

Liposomal cytarabine interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal cells may also be affected by the medicine, other effects may also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Some effects may occur after treatment with liposomal cytarabine has been stopped.

Before you begin treatment with liposomal cytarabine, you and your doctor should talk about the good cytarabine liposome will do as well as the risks of using it.

Liposomal cytarabine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: risperidone
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Perseris, Risperdal Consta, Risperdal Consta, Risperdal, Risperdal M-Tab

Risperdal Consta (risperidone) is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain.

Risperdal Consta is a long-acting injection used to treat schizophrenia and symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression).

Risperdal Consta injection is sometimes given with lithium or valproate (Depakene).