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Ridon, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Schizophrenia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Ridon have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ridon. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Ridon have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Ridon are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Ridon's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ridon related warnings talks about Ridon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Tardive Dyskinesia, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Ridon since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ridon are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Ridon have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ridon is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ridon is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Ridon safe for pregnant women?
Ridon can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Ridon, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ridon safe during breastfeeding?
Ridon may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ridon on the Kidneys?
Ridon rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ridon on the Liver?
Side effects of Ridon rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Ridon on the Heart?
Ridon is rarely harmful for the heart.
Ridon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ridon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ridon habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Ridon is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ridon you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Ridon is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Ridon has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ridon
When consumed with certain foods, Ridon may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ridon
Taking Ridon with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Risperdal® (risperidone)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 441-442
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1101-1103