Risperdal 4Mg | 60Tab

Risperdal 4Mg | 60Tab

One of the antipsychotics, it binds to certain receptors in the brain (such as dopamine-4 receptors, histamine-1 receptors, serotonin receptors), and affects their action and thus affects many processes in the body related to behavior and others.

It is characterized by reducing the incidence of extrapyramidal side effects that are observed with other treatments.

What are the uses for Risperdal?

This medicine is used to treat:

     Schizophrenia.

     Treat bipolar disorder (or bipolar disorder).

     Symptomatic treatment of acute agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar (or bipolar) disorder.

     For the treatment of irritability or aggression associated with autism.

     manic depression

What are the contraindications for the use of Risperdal?

It is forbidden to use the drug without consulting a specialist doctor in the following cases:

     It is contraindicated in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to the drug or to any of its components.

What are the side effects of Risperdal?

Side effects of treatment:

     drowsiness.

      Dizziness.

     a headache.

     Fever.

     rash.

     Dry mouth.

     Constipation.

     vomit

     increased appetite

     Abdominal pain.

     Indigestion.

     incontinence.

     shiver.

     rhinitis;

     Upper respiratory infection.

     Cough.

What are the precautions for using Risperdal?

Use with caution under the supervision of a doctor in the following cases:

Safety class during pregnancy: "C"

There are currently no adequate studies to confirm the safety of using the treatment on the fetus; Treatment is used if the therapeutic benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. You should consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking the medication if you are pregnant.

Breast feeding

The drug is excreted in the milk of a nursing mother, which may cause harmful effects on a nursing infant. Its use is not recommended.

Other caveats

     In the event that the patient suffers from heart or arterial diseases, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, high blood sugar, kidney or liver disorders, epilepsy, or those who are at risk of developing it, the attending physician must be informed of this, as you may need Some cases modified doses or other precautions.

     The treatment may cause a significant increase in weight, so it is advised to monitor the patient's weight and waist circumference.

It should be given with caution to diabetics and those with high cholesterol, it should be given with caution to those who take central nervous system depressants, and with medical advice.

What are the drug interactions with Risperdal?

It is preferable to tell the doctor or pharmacist about all medications, herbs, vitamins, and nutritional supplements before starting treatment.

It is recommended not to concomitantly with the following drugs:

     antihistamines

     Medicines used in mental disorders and imbalances.

     barbiturates.

     drugs.

     sleeping pills

     Alcohol (ethanol).

Therefore, it is advised to avoid taking any of them without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

Do not take any new medication or dietary supplement without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.

If you are taking any of the following medicines, tell your doctor or pharmacist, as you may need a dose adjustment or certain tests:

     carbamazepine;

     cimetidine;

     phenytoin;

     rifampin;

     phenobarbital.

     Treatments for depression such as fluoxetine, paroxetine, and others.

What are the doses of Risperdal and methods of use?

     The doctor determines the dose according to the condition and age of the patient.

     Do not exceed the doses specified by the specialist doctor.

What are the dosage forms of Risperdal?

Tablets 1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, 4 mg, oral solution 1 mg/ml

What are the storage conditions for Risperdal?

Store at room temperature (15-25°C), away from moisture, heat, and light.

Do not remove the tablets from their tin sheaths until before taking them. Avoid freezing the drink.

How to use Risperdal

Oral:

     Follow the diet and exercise plan that your doctor told you about.

     Take with or without food. Take it with food if it causes stomach upset.

     Drink plenty of decaffeinated fluids.

     It may be taken without mixing the liquid or it may be mixed with 1/2 cup of water, low-fat milk, or orange juice.

     Not to be confused with cola or tea.

     It is preferable to take the lozenges orally with water, coffee, orange juice, or low-fat milk.

     It may take several weeks to achieve the desired results.

     Be careful in hot weather, and be careful to drink plenty of fluids to avoid fluid loss.