Generic Risperdal

Description

Active Ingredient

Risperidone has an antipsychotic property. It selectively antagonizes serotonin (5-HT) effects via the cortical 5-HT2 receptor and competes with dopamine at the limbic dopamine D2 receptor. The antagonism results in reduced psychotic effects, like hallucinations and delusions.

It is used as an active component in this medicine approved to treat delusional psychosis including schizophrenia. It is also used to treat some forms of bipolar disorder, psychotic depression, and Tourette syndrome.

Indications

Given medication is indicated to treat certain mental/mood disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability related to autistic disorder. It can help to think clearly and take part in everyday life. Risperdal is an atypical antipsychotic that restores the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Action Mechanism

Risperidone composed medicine belongs to a group of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. Risperdal works by affecting the amount of certain chemicals called neurotransmitters. These occur naturally in the brain. It is believed that people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism have an imbalance of certain neurotransmitters. It improves this imbalance.

Dosages

It is available as a conventional tablet form in dosages as mentioned below:

• 0.5 mg: It is to be taken orally once or twice a day with or without food as directed by the doctor
• 1 mg: This tablet should be taken once or twice a day as advised by the doctor
• 2 mg: Consume this pill with or without food exactly as directed by the doctor
• 3 mg: It is to be administered once or twice a day as prescribed by the doctor
• 4 mg: Take this tablet once or twice a day as mentioned in the prescription by the doctor

Note

This medicine may impair thinking or reactions. Be careful while driving or doing anything that requires alertness.

FAQ’s

What is Risperdal?

Risperdal is an antipsychotic medicine that works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain.

What is Risperdal used for?

Risperdal is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children who are at least 13 years old.

How to use Risperdal?

Take Risperdal orally disintegrating tablets on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it. Taking Risperdal orally disintegrating tablets at the same time each day will help in remembering to take it.

How to store Risperdal?

Take the tablet immediately after opening the blister pack. Do not store the removed tablet for future use.

What happens if a dosage is missed?

If missed a dose of Risperdal orally disintegrating tablets, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.