Risdone-Plus Tablet (Risperidone 3mg/Trihexyphenidyl 2mg)

Risdone-Plus Tablet belongs to the drug group known as atypical antipsychotic, used in the treatment of psychotic disorders. This medication can treat schizophrenia and manic depression, both symptoms of bipolar disorder. It is also used for treating irritability symptoms in children suffering from autism.

Risdone-Plus Tablet helps in restoring the balance of neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) in the brain, which can eventually reduce the symptoms associated with psychotic disorders.

You can take this medicine in the form of tablets, disintegrating tablets or a solution. It can be a part of combination therapy, meaning you will have to take it with other medications for your treatment.

Risdone-Plus Tablet, an atypical antipsychotic medicine, is used for treating various symptoms associated with psychotic disorders. The disorders can be schizophrenia, manic depression in people with bipolar disorder or irritability in autistic children.

It is believed that there is an imbalance of some neurotransmitters in the brain of people suffering from these psychotic disorders. Risdone-Plus Tablet helps in the restoration of this imbalance, thus treating the symptoms related to these conditions. The medicine is available in tablet, disintegrating tablet as well as in solution form.

The dosage of Risdone-Plus Tablet will be decided by your doctor and ensure that you follow his/her instructions. You can take this medicine with food or without. If you are taking the orally dissolving tablet, allow it to dissolve properly in your mouth and instead of chewing it. You can take it with water that will help you swallow the dissolved tablet. In case you are having it in the liquid form, make sure that you measure the correct amount.

In case of a missed dose, skip it if you are near your next dose. Do not take two doses simultaneously, as overdose of Risdone-Plus Tablet can cause rapid heart rate, severe drowsiness and restless movements of the muscles of the face.

The side effects of Risdone-Plus Tablet include headache, drooling, drowsiness, nausea, and light-headedness, a feeling of restlessness or weight gain. These mild symptoms normally go away in a few days, but in case it is persistent, a consultation with your doctor may be required. However, there may be certain side effects that will require immediate medical attention:

Uncontrolled movements of the muscles in the face like frowning, tongue movement and lip smacking

Swelling or tenderness of the breast in both women and men, missed or irregular menstruation and nipple discharge

High fever, sweating, tremors, uneven heartbeats and a faint-like feeling

Unusual bleeding from the mouth, nose, rectum or vagina and red or purple spots under the skin – which is an indication of low platelet levels in the blood

Increase in appetite, feeling thirsty more often, increase in the amount of urination and nausea – all indicating high blood sugar

Priapism (prolonged and painful erection of penis)

While you are on medication, avoid alcohol as it can worsen your side effects. You also need to be careful while doing activities that require alertness in your part like driving. Try to get up slowly if you are sitting or lying down to avoid an accidental fall, as you may be feeling dizzy. Apart from that, always keep yourself hydrated by drinking lot of fluids.

Use exactly as directed (do not increase dose or frequency); may cause physical and/or psychological dependence. It may take 2-3 weeks to achieve desired results; do not discontinue without consulting prescriber.

Dilute solution with water, milk, orange or grapefruit juice; do not dilute with beverages containing caffeine, tannin, or pectinate (eg, coffee, colas, tea, or apple juice). Avoid excess caffeine and other prescription or OTC medications not approved by prescriber.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

The primary use of this medication is as follows:

Schizophrenia

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This medicine causes side effects such as:

Headache

Insomnia

Agitation

Anxiety

Hypotension

Sedation

Dizziness

Restlessness

Photosensitivity

Rash

Dry Skin

Amenorrhea

Sexual Dysfunction

Gynecomastia

Constipation

Dyspepsia

Abdominal Pain

Weight Gain

Polyuria

Abnormal Vision

Rhinitis

Pharyngitis

Are there any missed dose instructions?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.

Are there any overdose instructions?

Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, restlessness, and confusion. Supportive measures like gastric lavage might be initiated based on the severity of symptoms.

This medicine works by binding to the serotonin (5HT2) and dopamine D2 receptors and inhibits the release of chemical substances thus helps in reducing the symptoms.