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Leaflet RIDONEX 3mg film-coated tablets
- Product code:
- W53357001
- Quantity:
- 20
- Indicated for:
- schizophrenia; bipolar disorder
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- risperidone (antipsychotic)
- ATC
- N05AX08 — Nervous system | Antipsychotics | Other antipsychotics
Precautions:
Dizziness / vertigo
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
Hyperglycemia
This medicine may increase blood sugar.
Cardiac risk / QT prolongation / arrhythmias
This medicine may increase the risk of heart rhythm disturbances.
Seizure risk
This medicine may increase the risk of seizures.
Drowsiness / sedation
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autism spectrum disorder. It works by blocking dopamine (D2) and serotonin (5-HT2A) receptors in the brain, helping to reduce psychotic symptoms and stabilize mood.
In schizophrenia, risperidone is effective in reducing positive symptoms (such as hallucinations and delusions) and negative symptoms (such as social withdrawal and lack of motivation). In bipolar disorder, it is used to treat acute manic or mixed episodes. It is also indicated for managing irritability and aggressive behaviors in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders.
Risperidone is available in the form of tablets, oral solution, or long-acting injectable formulations. The dose is gradually adjusted based on the patient’s response and tolerance. Common side effects include drowsiness, weight gain, dizziness, increased appetite, and extrapyramidal symptoms (such as tremors or muscle stiffness).
Treatment with risperidone should be administered under the supervision of a doctor, and patients should be regularly monitored to assess effectiveness and manage potential side effects. It is important for patients to follow the prescribed dosage and not discontinue treatment without consulting their doctor.
In schizophrenia, risperidone is effective in reducing positive symptoms (such as hallucinations and delusions) and negative symptoms (such as social withdrawal and lack of motivation). In bipolar disorder, it is used to treat acute manic or mixed episodes. It is also indicated for managing irritability and aggressive behaviors in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders.
Risperidone is available in the form of tablets, oral solution, or long-acting injectable formulations. The dose is gradually adjusted based on the patient’s response and tolerance. Common side effects include drowsiness, weight gain, dizziness, increased appetite, and extrapyramidal symptoms (such as tremors or muscle stiffness).
Treatment with risperidone should be administered under the supervision of a doctor, and patients should be regularly monitored to assess effectiveness and manage potential side effects. It is important for patients to follow the prescribed dosage and not discontinue treatment without consulting their doctor.
General data about RIDONEX 3mg
- Substance:
- risperidone
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2013
- Product code:
- W53357001
- Concentration:
- 3mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- film-coated tablets
- Quantity:
- 20
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for risperidone
Concentrations available for risperidone
- 0.5mg
- 100mg
- 1mg
- 1mg/ml
- 25mg
- 2mg
- 37.5mg
- 3mg
- 4mg
- 50mg
- 6mg
- 75mg
- 8mg