Riswel Ls 2mg Tablets
Riswel Ls 2 MG Description
Riswel Ls tablet is primarily used to manage psychotic disorders like Schizophrenia and Bipolar disorder. These psychiatric conditions affect a person's ability to think, feel and behave appropriatel
y. Managing irritability in autistic children, manic episodes, etc., are other uses of Riswel Ls tablets. This medicine may be prescribed alone or with Lithium or Valproate to treat bipolar disorder in adults. But it is prescribed on its own in children and adolescents. Riswel Ls tablet has risperidone and trihexyphenidyl as its active ingredients. It belongs to a class of atypical antipsychotic medicines. The mode of action of Riswel Ls tablets is by stabilising levels of certain chemical messengers that help manage the mood and lower overactivity in the brain. Trihexyphenidyl is added to lower the side effects of Riswel Ls tablets, such as sudden movements. This medicine can cause death in older adults with memory loss associated with psychotic disorders. It can also cause suicidal thoughts in young adults. It is essential to follow the doctor's direction for use of Riswel Ls tablets. Sudden stoppage of Riswel Ls tablets can cause withdrawal symptoms like irritation, vomiting, sweating, etc. However, it is not a habit-forming medicine and does not cause dependency.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹48.58 |
You Save | ₹6.62 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Risperidone(2.0 Mg) |
Uses | Schizophrenia, Acute mania in bipolar disorder, Irritability in autistic children |
Side effects | Increase in Appetite, Fatigue, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Vomiting, Increased Saliva, Constipation, Anxiety, Urinary Incontinence |
Therapy | ANTI-PSYCHOTICS |
Uses of Riswel Ls 2 MG
- As per USFDA, Riswel Ls tablet is an antipsychotic medicine indicated for the management 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 management 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.
Contraindications of Riswel Ls 2 MG
- If you have a known allergy to risperidone or any component of Riswel Ls 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 Riswel Ls 2 MG
- Increase in appetite
- Fatigue
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Vomiting
- Increased saliva production
- Constipation
- Anxiety
Precautions and Warnings of Riswel Ls 2 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
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).
Mode of Action of Riswel Ls 2 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Riswel Ls 2 MG
- Take Riswel Ls tablets exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
- 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.
- You can take Riswel Ls tablets with or without consuming food.
- Do not use this medication if the package has been already opened.
- Do not exceed the prescribed dosage of Riswel Ls medicine, even if you cannot feel its effects.
- Do not suddenly stop taking Riswel Ls tablets as it can cause adverse effects.
Interactions of Riswel Ls 2 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Riswel Ls tablets with levodopa (used for Parkinson's disease) may have opposite effects.
- Use caution if you take medicines that lower high blood pressure; combining 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.; Riswel Ls tablets can lower potassium further and cause side effects.
- Medicines like fluoxetine and paroxetine can increase the levels of Riswel Ls medicine in the body.
- Use caution if you take tablets that lower heart rate; Riswel Ls can further reduce the heart rate.
- Other antipsychotics, anti-seizure medications, or antidepressants, along with Riswel Ls 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can Riswel Ls tablets cause weight gain if I use them regularly?
Q: Can I take Riswel Ls tablets if I have diabetes?
Q: Can Riswel Ls tablets cause dependency or addiction issues if I take them for a long time?
References
- Risperidone: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. US National Library of Medicine [cited 2022 Mar 14]
- Trihexyphenidyl: Medlineplus drug information [Internet]. MedlinePlus. U.S. National Library of Medicine; [cited 2022 Mar 14].
- CDSCO [Internet]. cdscoonline.gov.in 2022 [cited 2022 Mar 14].
- RISPERDAL® (risperidone) tablets, RISPERDAL® (risperidone) oral solution, RISPERDAL® M-TAB® (risperidone) orally disintegrating tablets. www.accessdata.fda.gov [cited 2022 Mar 14]
- Risperidone [Internet]. Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. US National Library of Medicine. [cited 2022 Mar 14].
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