Residon Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Risperidone

Indications/Uses

Schizophrenia including the 1st psychotic episode, acute schizophrenic episodes, chronic schizophrenia & other psychotic conditions where +ve &/or -ve symptoms are intense. Alleviates emotional disorders that relate to schizophrenia. Behavioral disorders in patients w/ dementia whose symptoms are intense. Additional treatment in mood stabilizers for manic episodes accompanied by bipolar disorders. Developmental & other disorders of disruptive behavior in patients w/ mental function that is rated under the average or mental retirement, whose destructive behavior is intense.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially 2 mg daily in 1 or 2 divided doses, may be increased to 4 mg daily on the 2nd day & subsequently adjusted in increments/decrements of 1 or 2 mg daily at intervals of not less than 1 wk. Max: 16 mg daily. Elderly & patient w/ renal or hepatic impairment Initially 0.5 mg bid slowly increased in steps of 0.5 mg bid if necessary to 1-2 mg bid.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

May cause involuntary facial movements in long-term use. May increase body wt. Patients w/ CV diseases, disturbed renal or hepatic function, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy. Avoid during pregnancy. Not recommended during lactation. Childn <15 yr. Elderly.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Somnolence, stimulation, anxiety & headache. Involuntary movements of the tongue, face or jaws may be noted during long treatment. Breast increase, galactorrhea or menstrual disorder may present in some people after long treatment.

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Drug Interactions

May increase actions of alcohol & of medicines that reduce the ability to react ie, tranquilizers, narcotic analgesics, several antihistamines, antidepressants & antihypertensives. May antagonize action w/ drugs for Parkinson's disease (dopamine agonists ie, levodopa). May affect effectiveness w/ drugs used mainly in epilepsy or trigeminal neuralgia (strong facial pain).

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antipsychotics

ATC Classification

N05AX08 - risperidone ; Belongs to the class of other antipsychotics.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Residon FC tab 2 mg

Packing/Price

50's (P28.57/film-coated tab, P1,428.57/box)

Form

Residon FC tab 4 mg

Packing/Price

50's (P2,812.5/box, P56.25/film-coated tab)

Residon

risperidone

Manufacturer:

Pharmathen

Distributor:

JF Draf