Riz Plus Tablets

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

• If you are allergic to the risperidone component of Riz Plus tablet
• If you are an elderly patient with dementia-related psychosis. There is an increased risk of death.
• If you are diagnosed with the neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a neuromuscular disorder).
• If you have tardive dyskinesia (abrupt jerky movements).
• If you are going through treatment with other antipsychotic medicines.
• If you were diagnosed with any type of seizure disorder.
• If you have a history of diabetes and uncontrolled glucose levels.
• If you have a tumour on your adrenal gland (a condition called pheochromocytoma), or if you have been diagnosed with 'a prolactin-dependent tumour'. This medicine can increase prolactin levels.
• If you have a low white blood cell count (leukopenia or neutropenia).
• If you are under treatment for Parkinson's disease or dementia with Lewy bodies.
• If you are diagnosed with an adrenal gland tumour, Riz Plus tablet can cause life-threatening high blood pressure.
• If you are expecting currently or are planning a pregnancy.

• Increase in appetite
• Fatigue
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Vomiting
• Increased saliva production
• Constipation
• Anxiety

How Does It Work?

• Take Riz Plus tablets exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
• Do not exceed the prescribed dosage of Riz 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 Riz Plus tablets with or without food.
• Do not use this medication if the package has been already opened.
• Do not suddenly stop taking Riz Plus tablets as this can cause adverse effects.
• You can take Riz plus tablets with or without consuming food.

Interactions with other medicines

• There is no information available on the interaction of food with Riz plus Tablet. You can take this tablet before or after consuming a meal.

Interactions with food items

• Riz 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.; Riz Plus tablets can lower potassium further and cause side effects.
• Medicines like fluoxetine and paroxetine can increase the levels of Riz Plus medicine in the body.
• Use caution if you use other sedatives, antimalarials, cardiac medicines, anti-allergy medicines, etc. On interaction, all of them can cause increased drowsiness.
• Use caution if you take tablets that lower heart rate; Riz Plus can further reduce the heart rate.
• Other antipsychotics, anti-seizure medications, or antidepressants along with Riz Plus tablets can result in severe effects.

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