Risnia Plus Strip Of 10 Tablets

• As per USFDA, Risnia Plus tablet is an antipsychotic medicine indicated for the treatment of:
• Schizophrenia in adults and adolescents; this medicine manages both positive and negative symptoms like hallucination, delusions, lack of pleasure, memory problems, cognitive problems, etc.
• Short-term treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder in adults, children and adolescents aged 10-17 years.
• Irritability related to autistic disorder in children and adolescents aged 5-16 years.

• Do not take Risnia Plus tablets or take with caution:
• If you have a known allergy to risperidone or any component of Risnia Plus tablets.
• If you are an older adult with dementia-related psychosis. There is an increased risk of death.
• If you are under treatment with other antipsychotic medication.
• If you have neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a neuromuscular disorder).
• If you have tardive dyskinesia (sudden jerky movements).
• If you have diabetes and uncontrolled glucose levels.
• If you have a tumour on your adrenal gland (a condition called pheochromocytoma)
• If you have been diagnosed with a prolactin-dependent tumour; this medicine can increase prolactin levels.
• If you have a history of seizure disorder.
• If you have a low white blood cell count (leukopenia or neutropenia).
• If you have an adrenal gland tumour; this medicine can cause life-threatening high blood pressure.
• If you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy.

• Side effects of Risnia Plus tablets include:
• Increase in appetite
• Fatigue
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Vomiting
• Increased saliva production
• Constipation
• Anxiety

Other General Warnings

• You have suicidal or self-harming thoughts.
• You are using any herbal or Ayurvedic medicines or supplements; some of them can interfere with this medicine.
• You are an older adult over 65; the effects of this medicine can be exaggerated in this age group. Use with caution.
• You have diabetes; keep a check on your blood glucose levels as this medicine can cause fluctuations in blood glucose levels.
• You have low blood pressure; this medicine causes orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure with change in position).
• You have priapism (prolonged erection of the penis).

• Take Risnia Plus tablets exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
• Do not exceed the prescribed dosage of Risnia Plus medicine, even if you cannot feel its effects.
• Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water; do not break or chew it.
• Do not try to take it with other medicines without informing your doctor.
• Take Risnia Plus tablets with or without food.
• Do not use this medication if the package has been already opened.
• Do not suddenly stop taking Risnia Plus tablets as this can cause adverse effects.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Risnia Plus tablets with levodopa (used for Parkinson's disease) may have opposite effects.
• Use caution if you take medicines that lower high blood pressure; the combination of these two medicines can cause very low blood pressure.
• Use caution if you take medicines that lower potassium in the body, like laxatives, diuretics, etc.; Risnia Plus tablets can lower potassium further and cause side effects.
• Medicines like fluoxetine and paroxetine can increase the levels of Risnia Plus medicine in the body.
• Use caution if you take tablets that lower heart rate; Risnia Plus can further reduce the heart rate.
• Other antipsychotics, anti-seizure medications, or antidepressants along with Risnia Plus tablets can result in severe effects.
• Use caution if you use other sedatives, antimalarial medicines, heart medicines, anti-allergy medicines, etc. On interaction, all of them can cause increased drowsiness.