Risdone Plus Strip Of 10 Tablets

• Treatment of schizophrenia (confusional disorder commonly associated with delusions, hallucinations, and disorder of thought).
• Treatment of mania (abnormally increased excitability with elevated mood and/or agitation).
• Treatment of acute manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder.
• Treatment of irritability associated with autism.

• If you are a diagnosed case of Parkinsonism
• If you are a diagnosed case of diabetes mellitus type 1 / 2
• If you have any acute or chronic condition causing liver impairment
• If you have any acute or chronic condition causing kidney impairment
• If you have been diagnosed as a case of cardiovascular disease
• If you exhibit signs and symptoms of or have been diagnosed as a case of tardive dyskinesia (abnormal jaw and mouth movements)
• If you have had an allergic reaction to the medication

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dry mouth
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Constipation
• Weight gain
• Uncontrolled or involuntary movements
• Agitation
• Abnormally prolonged penile erection
• Erectile dysfunctions
• Anxiety
• Increased tendency to sleep (frequency and duration)
• Fall in blood pressure upon standing rapidly (orthostatic hypotension)
• Menstrual variations (flow, frequency, and number of days)
• Gynecomastia
• Liver and/or kidney impairment
• Decreased vision
• Glaucoma

Other General Warnings

• You are taking any allopathic or non-allopathic medication.
• You conceive or are planning a pregnancy during the course of the medication.
• You experience persistent or worsening side effects.
• You experience serious adverse effects such as allergy, seizures, worsening of symptoms, high fever, and muscle stiffness (neuroleptic malignant syndrome). Contact your doctor immediately.
• Discuss the menstrual history and anticipated changes that can be considered red flags.

• Risdone Plus Tablet is to be consumed by the oral route with a glass of water or as directed by your doctor.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• It is advisable to take Risdone Plus Tablet every day at the same predetermined time.
• The dosage and frequency is to be followed strictly as per the doctor’s advice.
• The dosage changes according to the age, disease being treated, response, induction, maintenance, other medications and systemic conditions.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Risdone Plus interacts with medicines that are metabolised by the same hydroxylation mechanism in the liver, or those that are primarily metabolised or excreted by the kidney. These include:
• Other antipsychotics like Clozapine and Carbamazepine as they can potentiate the side effects of Risdone Plus Tablet and affect the dose adjustment.
• Certain antihypertensives, like atenolol, as they can further reduce your blood pressure and cause associated side effects like headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting episodes, if taken with Risdone plus Tablet.
• Risdone Plus Tablet can reduce the effect of Levo-dopa and cause drowsiness.
• Antiretrovirals (HIV medications) like Indinavir and Ritonavir can increase the levels of risperidone in the body, when taken along with Risdone Plus Tablet, subsequently requiring dose adjustment and frequent monitoring by your doctor.
• Risdone Plus Tablet when taken with Chlorpromazine, Amantadine or Amitriptyline may increase side effects such as drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, heat intolerance, flushing, and decreased sweating. This is particularly more debilitating in the elderly population.
• Taking Risdone Plus Tablet with Disopyramide or Quinidine can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm, sodium, magnesium and potassium imbalance in blood, and other heart diseases that may be serious and potentially life-threatening.
• Antituberculosis medications like Rifampicin, Rifampin, or Isoniazid taken along with Risdone Plus Tablet can affect your liver and cause toxicity of either of the medications, requiring dose adjustment by your doctor.
• Anti seizure medications like Phenytoin, when taken with Risdone Plus Tablet, can cause dizziness, confusion, dizziness, impairment in thinking and judgement, and motor coordination.

Interactions with food items

• Risdone Plus Tablet has been shown to interact with alcohol, causing increased addiction and drowsiness when consumed together, or at a short time interval. It is advisable to prohibit alcohol consumption when on medication. Kindly consult your doctor in case of any eventuality.