Sizodon 1mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Sizodon 1 MG Description
Sizodon tablet is a prescription medicine, which is used to treat various mental disorders such as schizophrenia (inability to think, feel and act clearly) , mania ( hyperactivity and intense moods)
and autism (developmental disorder in children that impairs their ability to interact socially and can lead to learning disabilities). Sizodon tablets contain an active ingredient called Risperidone that belongs to the antipsychotic class of the medicine. It acts by blocking neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine (natural chemicals that are found in the brain). Thus, decreases the dopaminergic transmission in the mesolimbic pathway present in the brain. This helps in relieving the patient of its symptoms and improves the mental well being. Sizodon tablets will only improve your symptoms and do not cure your illness. After evaluating your clinical condition, your consulting physician will determine the dose and frequency of Sizodon tablets. It takes about weeks to months for it to reach its full clinical effectiveness. This medication should not be used with alcohol and should only be taken at the prescribed amount. You can take these tablets with or without food. You may experience certain side effects such as increased sleepiness, tiredness, difficulty passing urine, anxiety, drowsiness, dry mouth and stomach pain
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹31.11 |
You Save | ₹2.71 (8% on MRP) |
Contains | Risperidone(1.0 Mg) |
Uses | schizophrenia, mania and autism |
Side effects | Weight gain, anxiety, stomach pain, drowsiness, difficulty passing urine, increased sleepiness |
Therapy | ANTI-PSYCHOTICS |
Uses of Sizodon 1 MG
- As per CDSCO, the medicine has usage in schizophrenia, mania and autism
Contraindications of Sizodon 1 MG
- Sizodon tablets should not be used if :
- You are allergic to Risperidone or Paliperidone
- You recently had a stroke
- You have dementia related psychosis
- You have poorly controlled diabetes
- You have arrhythmia
- You have Parkinson's disease or any other movement controlling disorder
- You have low white blood cells
- You have low blood pressure
- You have suicidal idealation
Side effects of Sizodon 1 MG
- Weight gain
- Anxiety
- Stomach pain
- Drowsiness
- Difficulty passing urine
- Increased sleepiness
Precautions and Warnings of Sizodon 1 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- Consult your doctor if you experience difficulty in maintaining normal body temperature
- Consult your doctor if you experience any allergic reaction to Sizodon like rashes, fever, dizziness, fast heart rate, difficulty breathing
- Consult your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease
- This tablet comes with a boxed warning and should not be used in elderly patients who have dementia related psychosis
- Consult your doctor if you have difficulty maintaining your blood pressure
- It should not be abruptly stopped without first visiting a physician
Mode of Action of Sizodon 1 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Sizodon 1 MG
- Sizodon tablets needs to be taken by mouth
- It should be taken according to the frequency prescribed, with or without food
- Take the Sizodon tab at the same time every day to help you remember to take it
- Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully
- Do not take exceed the recommended dose
- Do not share your medicines with anyone
- Do not drink alcohol with this medicine
Interactions of Sizodon 1 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Sizodon tablets may interact with the following medications; therefore, it is critical that you inform your consulting physician about any medications you are on :
- Antihypertensives like Enalipril, Furosemide (to decrease blood pressure ) as it may decrease blood pressure to an undesired level
- Anti acidity medicines like Cimetidine and Ranatidine which can increase the serum levels of Risperidone
- Anti epilepsy medicines like Carbamazepine which may decrease the levels of Risperidone
- Antidepressants such as Fluvoxetine may increase to toxicity of Risperidone
- Anti Parkinson's agents like Levodopa whose effects may be neutralised by Risperidone
Storage and disposal of Sizodon 1 MG
Dosage of Sizodon 1 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Raj Mehta
MBBS
Dr. Jagruti Jain
MBBS, MD, DNB, General Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Will I gain weight after taking Sizodon tablets?
Q: Can I stop this medicine suddenly?
Q: Will Sizodon tablets change my personality?
References
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 19 February 2022]. Available from:
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