Risnia
developed to mitigate psychiatric symptoms and to support stabilisation of mood in psychotic disorders.
Strengths: 2mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Risperdal
- Therapeutic class
Atypical Antipsychotic
- Pharmacological class
Benzisoxazole
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to risperidone
- Minor side effects
somnolence; insomnia; anxiety; headache
- Moderate side effects
akathisia; dizziness; dyspepsia; excessive salivation
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Sun Pharma
- Onset Time
1–2 weeks
- Duration
indefinite
- Storage instructions
Store in original packaging at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
alcohol; levodopa; carbamazepine
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in elderly patients.
Precautions and warnings
may impair ability to drive or operate machinery; monitor for weight gain; risk of orthostatic hypotension
Serious side effects
tardive dyskinesia — requires immediate medical attention; neuroleptic malignant syndrome — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
developed to mitigate psychiatric symptoms and to support stabilisation of mood in psychotic disorders.
Mechanism of action
A selective monoaminergic antagonist with high affinity for serotonin 5-HT2 and dopamine D2 receptors, helping to regulate neurotransmitter activity in the brain.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Consult healthcare professional regarding risk. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Risnia
developed to mitigate psychiatric symptoms and to support stabilisation of mood in psychotic disorders.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Risperidone
- Listed indication(s): Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Persistent Aggression in Dementia
Available option
- 180 tablets - 2 mg478-2-mg-196