Minocin Injection and Risperidone Intramuscular

• Generic Name: minocycline
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Dynacin, Minocin, Minocin PAC, Minolira, Solodyn, Ximino, Vectrin, Myrac

Minocin is a tetracycline antibiotic that is used to treat many different bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, skin infections, severe acne, gonorrhea, tick fever, chlamydia, and others.

Minocin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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

Risperidone injection is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic (mental) disorders, such as schizophrenia. Risperdal Consta® may be used alone or together with other medicines (eg, lithium or valproate) to treat patients with bipolar disorder. Risperidone should not be used to treat behavioral problems in older adults who have dementia.

Risperidone is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.