Respik Information

Respik, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Schizophrenia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Respik also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Respik depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Respik have been listed ahead. These side effects of Respik are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Respik's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Respik has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Respik related warnings section.

Respik is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Tardive Dyskinesia, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Respik have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Respik may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Respik is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Respik Benefits & Uses
Respik Dosage & How to Take
Respik Side Effects
Respik Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Respik with Other Drugs
Respik Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Respik
Respik Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Respik Benefits & Uses

Respik is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Schizophrenia

Other Benefits

Respik Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Autism Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: patients above 5 years old having weight between 15 kg to 20 kg should take 0.25 mg once daily

Respik Related Warnings

Is the use of Respik safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Respik. It is best to stop taking Respik immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Respik safe during breastfeeding?

Respik may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Respik on the Kidneys?

Respik rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Respik on the Liver?

Respik may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Respik on the Heart?

Respik may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Respik with Other Drugs

Respik should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Phenytoin

Moderate

Acarbose

Caffeine

Codeine

Pseudoephedrine

Respik Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Respik unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Tardive Dyskinesia
Heart Failure
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Respik

Is this Respik habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Respik is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Respik. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Respik should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, this Respik works for mental disorders.

Yes

Respik Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Respik

Respik may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Respik

Taking Respik with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe