Risperidone



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  • Contains / Salt: Risperidone


Risperidone Information



Risperidone Benefits & Uses

Risperidone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Risperidone 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


Risperidone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Risperidone is used -

Moderate

Mild

  • Headache
  • Drowsiness
  • Insomnia
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Cough
  • पेट दर्द
  • Tremor
  • Rhinitis
  • Diarrhoea
  • Rash
  • Nasal congestion
  • Weight gain

Risperidone Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Risperidone safe for pregnant women?


    Risperidone may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Risperidone, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Risperidone safe during breastfeeding?


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

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Risperidone on the Kidneys?


    Risperidone rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Risperidone on the Liver?


    Side effects of Risperidone rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Risperidone on the Heart?


    Very few cases of side effects of Risperidone on the heart have been reported.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Risperidone with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Risperidone Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Risperidone

  • Is this Risperidone habit forming or addictive?


    Risperidone is not addictive in nature.

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


    After taking Risperidone you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Risperidone only on doctor's advice.

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


    Risperidone has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

    Yes

Risperidone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Risperidone


    Taking Risperidone with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Risperidone


    Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Risperidone as it can have severe side effects.

    Severe


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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