Riz Ls Tablet
Riz Ls Tablet Description
Riz Ls Tablet treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Schizophrenic patients experience hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behaviour, impairing daily functioning and
disabling. Riz Ls Tablet is also used to treat autism-associated irritability. Riz Ls Tablet is a combination medicine that contains Risperidone and Trihexyphenidyl (Benzhexol Hydrochloride) as the active ingredients. It functions by affecting specific chemical messengers that improve mood, thoughts, and behaviour. Riz Ls Tablet should be taken in dosage and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor, as it can cause clinical worsening of your condition or may lead to withdrawal symptoms.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹65.33 |
You Save | ₹4.17 (6% on MRP) |
Contains | Risperidone(2.0 Mg) + Trihexyphenidyl / Benzhexol Hydrochloride(2.0 Mg) |
Uses | Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Autistic Disorder |
Side effects | Sleepiness, Dizziness, Anxiety, Abdominal pain, Dry mouth, Akathisia, Dystonia, Tremors |
Therapy | ANTI-PSYCHOTICS |
Uses of Riz Ls Tablet
- As per CDSCO and USFDA, the Riz Ls Tablet is used in the following:
- Treatment of Schizophrenia
- Treatment of Mania in Bipolar disorder
- Treatment of irritability associated with autistic disorder
Contraindications of Riz Ls Tablet
- If you are allergic to any active or inactive components of the Riz Ls Tablet
- If you are experiencing sudden mood changes or suicidal ideation
- If you have low blood pressure (hypotension)
- If you have had a stroke or are at high risk of having a stroke
- If you have Parkinson's disease or dementia
- If you have diabetes or epilepsy
- If you have heart disease
- If you have kidney or liver problems
- If you have prostate or bladder problems
- If you have respiratory issues
Side effects of Riz Ls Tablet
- Sleepiness
- Anxiety
- Abdominal pain
- Dry mouth
- Tremors (uncontrolled rhythmic movement in one part of the body)
- Dystonia (twisting & repetitive movements)
- Akathisia (restlessness & urge to move)
Precautions and Warnings of Riz Ls Tablet
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any allergic reactions after taking the Riz Ls Tablet
- You experience any severe side effects
- Your symptoms do not improve, or there is worsening of your condition
- You have trouble breathing or talking
- You have any previous mild liver or kidney conditions; this medicine may need a dose adjustment
- You have withdrawal symptoms like agitation, nausea, tremor, sweating, and confusion
- You are using any ayurvedic or herbal medicines, vitamins, and other health supplements
Mode of Action of Riz Ls Tablet
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Riz Ls Tablet
- Take the Riz Ls Tablet as prescribed by the doctor
- The medicine can be taken with or without food or as prescribed
- Take this medication on a regular schedule, preferably at the same time every day
- Consume the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not break/crush the tablet or chew this medicine
- Do not take this tablet with other medications without consulting your doctor
- Don’t stop taking this medication suddenly, as it may lead to withdrawal side effects
- Do not consume if the package has been opened
- Don’t exceed the dosage, even if you cannot feel its effects
Interactions of Riz Ls Tablet
Interactions with other medicines
- Talk to your doctor about all the medications that you are taking (prescription, non-prescription medications, herbal products, and nutritional supplements) or planning to take as there is a chance of medicine interaction...
- Many medicines can interact with Riz Ls Tablet, making it less effective or increasing side effects. This includes
- Anxiety medicines, such as diazepam, clonazepam, chlordiazepoxide, alprazolam, and lorazepam. You may experience sedation and drowsiness
- Blood pressure-lowering medicine, such as amlodipine, lisinopril, losartan, or metoprolol. You may have low blood pressure
- Pain killers, such as morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, hydrocodone, tramadol, and codeine. The interaction may cause more sedation and drowsiness
- Anti-Parkinson’s medicines such as levodopa. The effect of levodopa may be reduced
- Interaction with Antifungal medications like itraconazole and ketoconazole can reduce its effects
- Interaction with Antidepressants or mood-elevating medicines like fluoxetine and desipramine leads to increased blood levels of Risperidone and causes increased side effects.
Storage and disposal of Riz Ls Tablet
Dosage of Riz Ls Tablet
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Zishan Ahmad
MBBS, MD
Dr. Vijay Y
MBBS, MD in Clinical Pharmacology
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How much time does the Riz Ls Tablet take to show its desired effect?
Q: Can I discontinue the Riz Ls Tablet on my own after I feel improvement in my symptoms?
Q: Does taking a Riz Ls Tablet cause weight gain?
References
- Risperidone – an antipsychotic medicine used to help symptoms of mental health conditions [Internet]. NHS.uk. 2022 [cited 2 March 2022]. Available from:
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- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 2 March 2022]. Available from:
- McNeil S, Gibbons J, Cogburn M. Risperidone [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2022 [cited 2 March 2022]. Available from:
- Drugs H. Trihexyphenidyl: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2022 [cited 2 March 2022]. Available from:
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