Respidon 4mg Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Risperidone 4 mg
Manufacturer
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
RESPIDON 4MG TABLET contains Risperidone which belongs to a group of medicines called Anti-psychotics. It is used in the management of schizophrenia and mania. RESPIDON 4MG TABLET can also be used for short-term management of long-term aggressiveness in Alzheimer’s dementia (a memory disorder) and in intellectually disabled children (at least 5 years of age). Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder characterized by symptoms like seeing, hearing or feeling things that are not there, disorganized thinking and speech, abnormal movements and negative symptoms (social isolation, lack of emotion, etc). Mania is a mood disorder marked by euphoria or irritable mood, reduced sleep, hyperactivity, uncontrollable thought and speech, probably associated with careless or violent behaviour. While managing you with RESPIDON 4MG TABLET, your doctor might want you to take certain diagnostic tests such as blood sugar level, prolactin levels, or keeping a check on your body weight. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking RESPIDON 4MG TABLET. Before taking RESPIDON 4MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems, or about to have any eye surgery, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, painful or prolonged erection. RESPIDON 4MG TABLET is not recommended in pregnant women and should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. RESPIDON 4MG TABLET is not recommended for use in elderly patients having dementia and should be used with caution in other elder patients, therefore consult your doctor before taking. RESPIDON 4MG TABLET is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years age for schizophrenia or bipolar mania. The most common
Uses
OF RESPIDON 4MG TABLETManage: schizophrenia mania, that usually occurs in bipolar disorder long-term aggression in people with Alzheimer’s dementia long-term aggression in intellectually disabled children
How It Works
RESPIDON 4MG TABLET shows antipsychotic activity by blocking certain receptors (D2 and 5-HT2) in the brain, thus decreasing symptoms of schizophrenia and mood disorders.
Directions for Use
Take RESPIDON 4MG TABLET as advised by your physician. This medicine can be taken with or without meals. For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow RESPIDON 4MG TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. For Mouth Dissolving Tablet, Orally Disintegrating Tablet: Place RESPIDON 4MG TABLET in
Side Effects
taking RESPIDON 4MG TABLET are sleep problems, irritability, depression, weight gain, dizziness, tremor, and headache. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen or doesn’t improve. USES OF RESPIDON 4MG TABLETManage: schizophrenia mania, that usually occurs in bipolar disorder long-term aggression in people with Alzheimer’s dementia long-term aggression in intellectually disabled children HOW RESPIDON 4MG TABLET WORKSRESPIDON 4MG TABLET shows antipsychotic activity by blocking certain receptors (D2 and 5-HT2) in the brain, thus decreasing symptoms of schizophrenia and mood disorders. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake RESPIDON 4MG TABLET as advised by your physician. This medicine can be taken with or without meals. For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow RESPIDON 4MG TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. For Mouth Dissolving Tablet, Orally Disintegrating Tablet: Place RESPIDON 4MG TABLET inside your mouth and allow it to dissolve completely. Do not swallow or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and severity of disease condition. Continue to take RESPIDON 4MG TABLET for the stipulated duration prescribed by your doctor to achieve better results. SIDE EFFECTS OF RESPIDON 4MG TABLETCOMMON difficulty falling or staying asleep, feeling sleepy, impaired alertness parkinsonism (slow or impaired movement, sensation of stiffness or tightness of the muscles, sensation of freezing up and then restarting, slow shuffling walk, increased saliva or drooling, a loss of expression on the face, a tremor while at rest) headache dizziness tremor raised levels of a hormone called "prolactin" (symptoms in men include breast swelling, difficulty in getting or maintaining erections, decreased sexual desire or other sexual dysfunction. In women they may include leakage of milk from the breasts, breast discomfort, missed menstrual periods, or other problems with your cycle or fertility problems) pneumonia (infection of the lungs), common cold and flu symptoms, sinus infection urinary tract infection ear infection weight gain, raised appetite, weight loss, decreased appetite irritability, depression, anxiety (worry, uneasiness), restlessness, sleep disturbances dystonia (slow or sustained involuntary contraction of facial and other muscles including abnormal movements of the eyes, mouth, tongue or jaw) dyskinesia (involuntary muscle movements like repetitive, spasm-like movements, or twitching), tremor (shaking) blurred vision, infection of the eye (pink eye) fast heart rate, raised blood pressure, shortness of breath throat pain, cough, nose bleeds, stuffy nose stomach pain and discomfort, vomiting, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, indigestion, dry mouth toothache rash, skin redness muscle spasms, or bone, muscle, back and joint pain incontinence (lack of control) of urine swelling of the body, arms or legs chest pain, weakness, fatigue (tiredness), pain fall UNCOMMON infection of the eye, tonsils, nails, skin, an infection confined to a single area of skin or part of the body, viral infection, skin inflammation due to mites diabetes (high blood sugar), too much drinking of water increased blood cholesterol mania (excited mood), confusion, reduced sexual drive, nervousness, nightmares unresponsive to stimuli, loss or low level of consciousness a restless urge to move parts of your body, balance disorder, abnormal coordination, dizziness upon standing, disturbance in attention, speech problems, loss or abnormal sense of taste, reduced sensation of skin to pain and touch, a tingling, pricking sensation or numbness of skin increased sensitivity of the eyes to light, dry and red eyes, increased tears vertigo (spinning sensation), ringing in the ears, ear pain palpitations (fluttering or pounding feeling in your chest) low blood pressure (especially while standing up), flushing stomach or intestinal infection, lack of voluntary control over defecation, very hard stool, difficulty swallowing, excessive passing of gas or wind itching, hair loss, thickening of skin, eczema (an inflammatory skin condition), dry and discolored skin, acne, flaky, itchy scalp, skin disorder, skin lesion abnormal posture, joint stiffness and swelling, weak muscles, neck pain frequent urination, inability to pass urine, pain when passing urine erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorder loss of, or missed menstrual periods, or other problems with your cycle (females) development of breasts in men leakage of milk from the breasts, sexual dysfunction, breast pain and discomfort, vaginal discharge swelling of the face, eyes, lips or mouth chills, increase in body temperature change in the way you walk convulsions feeling unwell, chest discomfort pain related to diagnostic or management procedures RARE infection sleep walking, sleep-related eating disorder inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (hormone controlling urine) sugar in the urine, raised blood triglycerides (type of fat) low blood sugar absence of emotion, inability to reach orgasm catatonia (unable to move or respond while awake) blood vessel problems in the brain coma due to uncontrolled diabetes shaking of the head glaucoma (increased pressure within the eyeball), eye rolling, problems with movement of your eyes, eyelid margin crusting eye problems during cataract surgery dangerously excessive intake of water chapped lips, swollen tongue, skin rash related to drug dandruff pain in muscles and breakdown of muscle fibres (rhabdomyolysis) irregular heartbeat trouble breathing during sleep, fast, shallow breathing inflammation of the pancreas raised blood insulin levels (a hormone that controls blood sugar levels) low body temperature, coldness in arms and legs symptoms of drug withdrawal jaundice (skin and the eyes appears yellowish) Stop taking RESPIDON 4MG TABLET and consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: have dementia and feel a sudden change in your mental state or sudden numbness or weakness involving your face, arms or legs, especially on one side, or slurred speech (even for a short period of time) experience tardive dyskinesia (uncontrollable twitching or jerking movements in your face, tongue, or other parts of your body) experience blood clots in the veins, particularly in the legs (symptoms include swelling, pain, and redness), which can travel through blood vessels to the lungs leading to chest pain and breathlessness experience severe allergic reaction indicated by fever, swelling of mouth, face, lip or tongue, breathlessness, itching, skin rash or low blood pressure glaucoma (increased pressure within the eyeball) rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of muscle fibres making the muscles weak and sores) extremely low numbers of the white blood cells needed to fight infection in your blood high temperature, muscle stiffness, sweating or a lowered level of consciousness (Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome) if you are a man and experience prolonged or painful erection (priapism)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYRESPIDON 4MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered clearly necessary. If RESPIDON 4MG TABLET is given in the last trimester of pregnancy it can cause agitation, hypertonia, hypotonia, tremor, sleepiness, respiratory distress, or feeding disorder in the newborn babies. Consult your doctor before taking RESPIDON 4MG TABLET. BREASTFEEDINGRESPIDON 4MG TABLET should be used with caution in breast-feeding women as it passes through breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking RESPIDON 4MG TABLET. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or use any tools and machines if you feel dizziness, tiredness, and vision problems after taking RESPIDON 4MG TABLET. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking RESPIDON 4MG TABLET as it may cause sedation. KIDNEYRESPIDON 4MG TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERRESPIDON 4MG TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take RESPIDON 4MG TABLET if you are allergic to Risperidone or any other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASERESPIDON 4MG TABLET should be taken with caution if you have heart problems including an irregular heart rhythm, or if you are prone to low blood pressure. Consult your doctor before taking RESPIDON 4MG TABLET. OTHERSBefore taking RESPIDON 4MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you: know any factors that would cause stroke like high blood pressure or blood vessel issues in the brain have ever had involuntary movements of the tongue, mouth and face have ever had a condition having symptoms like high temperature, muscle stiffness, sweating or a lowered level of consciousness (also known as Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome) have Parkinson’s disease (shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with walking, balance, and coordination) or dementia (memory loss) are diabetic (having low blood sugar levels) have epilepsy (fits) are a man and you have ever experienced a prolonged or painful erection find it difficult controlling your body temperature or overheating have a tumour or any member of your family has a history of blood clots are about to have any eye operation Use in paediatrics: RESPIDON 4MG TABLET is not recommended for children under 5 years of age for conduct disorder, and children and adolescents under 18 years age for schizophrenia or bipolar mania. Consult with your child’s doctor before giving RESPIDON 4MG TABLET to your child. Use in geriatrics: RESPIDON 4MG TABLET is not recommended in elderly who have dementia induced by stroke and should be used with caution in other elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking RESPIDON 4MG TABLET.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking RESPIDON 4MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: benzodiazepines (used to calm you down) Ex. diazepam, lorazepam opiates (used to reduce pain) Ex. morphine, codeine antihistamines (used in allergies) Ex. brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine medicines used for heart conditions (to manage irregular heart rhythms, high blood pressure) Ex. quinidine, furosemide, chlorthiazide, verapamil antidepressants (used to manage depression) Ex. fluoxetine, paroxetine medicines that cause a slow heartbeat (Ex. Diltiazem, atenolol) anti-parkinsonian drugs (used to manage parkinsonism) Ex. Levodopa psychostimulants (used to manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)) Ex. Methylphenidate rifampicin (used to manage infections) anti-epileptics (used to manage fits) Ex. carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital phenothiazines (used to manage psychosis or to calm down) Ex. Chlorpromazine, fluphenazine H2 blockers (used to manage peptic ulcers) Ex. cimetidine, ranitidine anti-fungals (used to manage fungal infections) Ex. itraconazole, ketoconazole anti-retrovirals (used to manage HIV/AIDS) Ex. ritonavir sertraline, fluvoxamine (used to manage depression and other psychiatric disorders) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of RESPIDON 4MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of RESPIDON 4MG TABLET overdose are feeling sleepy or tired, or having abnormal body movements, problems standing and walking, feeling dizzy due to low blood pressure, or having abnormal heartbeats or fits. SYNOPSIS Drug : Risperidone Pharmacological Category : Atypical Antipsychotics Therapeutic Indication : Schizophrenia, Mania Dosage Forms : Tablets, Orally disintegrating tablets, Injection, Oral solution, Syrup MORE INFORMATION Keep RESPIDON 4MG TABLET out of reach of children Do not store RESPIDON 4MG TABLET above 25°C
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Last Updated
22 Oct 2022