Which of the following antipsychotic drugs are available as an injectable depot preparation?
Antipsychotic medications can be administered as a long-acting injectable compounds or depot. They are released over a period of several weeks. They are useful for maintenance treatments. Fluphenazine, Zuclopenthixol and Haloperidol are available a long-acting depot. A long acting injectable preparation of Risperidone is also available. Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic. Ref: Kaplan & Sadock's, Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry, 9th Edition, Page 1549.
Aripiprazole
Fluphenazine
Trifluoperazine
Ziprasidone