Risperidone

Risperidone belongs to the drug group known as atypical antipsychotic, used in the treatment of psychotic disorders. This medication can treat schizophrenia and manic depression, both symptoms of bipolar disorder. It is also used for treating irritability symptoms in children suffering from autism.

Risperidone helps in restoring the balance of neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) in the brain, which can eventually reduce the symptoms associated with psychotic disorders.

You can take this medicine in the form of tablets, disintegrating tablets or a solution. It can be a part of combination therapy, meaning you will have to take it with other medications for your treatment.

Risperidone, an atypical antipsychotic medicine, is used for treating various symptoms associated with psychotic disorders. The disorders can be schizophrenia, manic depression in people with bipolar disorder or irritability in autistic children.

It is believed that there is an imbalance of some neurotransmitters in the brain of people suffering from these psychotic disorders. Risperidone helps in the restoration of this imbalance, thus treating the symptoms related to these conditions. The medicine is available in tablet, disintegrating tablet as well as in solution form.

The dosage of Risperidone will be decided by your doctor and ensure that you follow his/her instructions. You can take this medicine with food or without. If you are taking the orally dissolving tablet, allow it to dissolve properly in your mouth and instead of chewing it. You can take it with water that will help you swallow the dissolved tablet. In case you are having it in the liquid form, make sure that you measure the correct amount.

In case of a missed dose, skip it if you are near your next dose. Do not take two doses simultaneously, as overdose of Risperidone can cause rapid heart rate, severe drowsiness and restless movements of the muscles of the face.

The side effects of Risperidone include headache, drooling, drowsiness, nausea, and light-headedness, a feeling of restlessness or weight gain. These mild symptoms normally go away in a few days, but in case it is persistent, a consultation with your doctor may be required. However, there may be certain side effects that will require immediate medical attention:

• Uncontrolled movements of the muscles in the face like frowning, tongue movement and lip smacking
• Swelling or tenderness of the breast in both women and men, missed or irregular menstruation and nipple discharge
• High fever, sweating, tremors, uneven heartbeats and a faint-like feeling
• Unusual bleeding from the mouth, nose, rectum or vagina and red or purple spots under the skin - which is an indication of low platelet levels in the blood
• Increase in appetite, feeling thirsty more often, increase in the amount of urination and nausea - all indicating high blood sugar
• Priapism (prolonged and painful erection of penis)

While you are on medication, avoid alcohol as it can worsen your side effects. You also need to be careful while doing activities that require alertness in your part like driving. Try to get up slowly if you are sitting or lying down to avoid an accidental fall, as you may be feeling dizzy. Apart from that, always keep yourself hydrated by drinking lot of fluids.

Use exactly as directed (do not increase dose or frequency); may cause physical and/or psychological dependence. It may take 2-3 weeks to achieve desired results; do not discontinue without consulting prescriber.

Dilute solution with water, milk, orange or grapefruit juice; do not dilute with beverages containing caffeine, tannin, or pectinate (eg, coffee, colas, tea, or apple juice). Avoid excess caffeine and other prescription or OTC medications not approved by prescriber.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Schizophrenia

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Allergy

  Risperidone is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to it.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Headache

• Insomnia

• Agitation

• Anxiety

• Hypotension

• Sedation

• Dizziness

• Restlessness

• Photosensitivity

• Rash

• Dry Skin

• Amenorrhea

• Sexual Dysfunction

• Gynecomastia

• Constipation

• Dyspepsia

• Abdominal Pain

• Weight Gain

• Polyuria

• Abnormal Vision

• Rhinitis

• Pharyngitis

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine can last for an average duration of 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within an hour of oral administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not known to cause any harmful effect on the fetus of pregnant women. There is a lack of conclusive evidence from clinical studies and hence benefits and risks should be considered before using it. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in women who are breastfeeding as the medicine can cause side effects on the baby. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consumption of alcohol must be avoided while taking this medicine.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine affects the alertness of the patient. Thus driving ability of the patient is affected, hence driving must be avoided.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken while using this medicine in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken while using this medicine in patients with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, restlessness, and confusion. Supportive measures like gastric lavage might be initiated based on the severity of symptoms.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• India

• United States

• Japan

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Risperidone as ingredient

• Risdone 1 MG Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Risnia 2 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Rospitril 1 MG Tablet

  Arinna Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd

• Riscure 1 MG Tablet

  Linux Laboratories

• Risdone Mt 0.5 MG Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Rospitril 0.5 MG Tablet

  Arinna Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd

• Respidon 1 MG Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Risperdal Consta 50 MG Injection

  Janssen

• Sizodon 2 MG Tablet

  Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd

• Zisper 1 MG Tablet

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

This medicine works by binding to the serotonin (5HT2) and dopamine D2 receptors and inhibits the release of chemical substances thus helps in reducing the symptoms.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Ethanol

  Consumption of alcohol while taking Risperidone is not recommended. Any activity requiring a high level of mental alertness should be avoided in such cases.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Risperidone may antagonize effects of levodopa; carbamazepine decreases risperidone serum concentrations; clozapine decreases clearance of risperidone.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  • Low to moderately sedating, use with caution in disorders where CNS depression is a feature. Use with caution in Parkinson's disease.
  • Caution in patients with hemodynamic instability; bone marrow suppression; predisposition to seizures; subcortical brain damage; severe cardiac, hepatic, or respiratory disease.
  • Use with caution in renal dysfunction.
  • Esophageal dysmotility and aspiration have been associated with antipsychotic use - use with caution in patients at risk of aspiration pneumonia (ie, Alzheimer's disease).
  • Caution in breast cancer or other prolactin-dependent tumors (may elevate prolactin levels).
  • May alter temperature regulation or mask toxicity of other drugs due to antiemetic effects.
  • May alter cardiac conduction (low risk relative to other neuroleptics) - life-threatening arrhythmias have occurred with therapeutic doses of neuroleptics. Avoid in patients with QT prolongation.
  • Use with caution in elderly patients or in patients who would not tolerate transient hypotensive episodes (cerebrovascular or cardiovascular disease) due to potential for orthostasis.
  • May cause extrapyramidal reactions, including pseudoparkinsonism, acute dystonic reactions, akathisia, and tardive dyskinesia (risk of these reactions is low relative to other neuroleptics, and is dose-dependent).
  • May be associated with neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) or pigmentary retinopathy.

• Ques : What is Risperidone?

  Ans : Risperidone belongs to the drug group known as atypical antipsychotic.

• Ques : What is Risperidone used for?

  Ans : This medication can treat schizophrenia and manic depression, both symptoms of bipolar disorder. It is also used for treating irritability symptoms in children suffering from autism.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Risperidone before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day to 1 week. Please consult your doctor for the time period you need to use this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Risperidone?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use Risperidone empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is advised to be consumed orally. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Risperidone?

  Ans : It should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : How long does Risperidone take to work?

  Ans : Usually, Clomipramine starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

• Ques : What if I don't get better after using Risperidone?

  Ans : Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

• Ques : Is Risperidone good for anxiety?

  Ans : Few studies suggest that low doses of Risperidone can be used for anxiety. However, do not take this medication without consulting your doctor.

• Ques : Can Risperidone cause weight gain?

  Ans : Yes, Risperidone can cause significant weight gain. You should monitor your weight regularly and if there is significant weight gain then you should report your doctor immediately.

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