Risperdal or Risperdal M-Tab is also generically known as risperdone; this medicine is used to treat schizophrenia and symptoms of bipolar disorder and manic depression. This medication is also prescribed to treat symptoms of irritability in autistic children. Risperdal comes in capsule, liquid and tablet form.
Extreme caution should be exercised when taking this medication because not everyone can be prescribed this drug. People that have liver disease, heart disease, kidney disease, hypertension, a history of heart attack or stroke, a history of breast cancer, seizures or epilepsy, diabetes, a history of suicidal thoughts, Parkinson’s disease or difficulty swallowing cannot take this medication or they must have their dose closely monitored by the prescribing physician. Risperdal is not to be used with patients have or if they are displaying symptoms of dementia, this medication can cause a fatal stroke or heart attack in an elderly patient that has dementia. Risperdal can also cause high sugar levels in blood, so the prescribing doctor should be aware of a history of diabetes and the patient should have their blood sugar levels tested regularly. The Risperdal M-Tabs could possibly contain phenylalanine; extreme care must be used if the patient has phenylketonuria.
The Food and Drug Administration has given this medication a category C rating; this drug has the potential to harm an unborn fetus. The physician should be informed if the patient is pregnant, if there is a risk that the patient may become pregnant while taking this drug or if the patient is breast feeding. There is the possibility that the medicine can be transfer to an infant through breast feeding.
Take medication exactly as prescribed by the consulting physician; never take larger amounts but Risperdal can be taken with or without food. If taking the liquid form, measure with an exact measuring dose device; do not use a common household teaspoon. Do not mix the liquid with any type of cola or tea and store at room temperature. If a dose is accidentally skipped, take as soon as remembered if it is not close to the next scheduled dose. If the skipped dose is too close to the next scheduled dose, take only the scheduled dose. Anyone that believes they may have accidentally overdosed, seek emergency help immediately. Any restless muscle movements in eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck, drowsiness, fast heart rate, feeling light-headed and fainting are all signs of overdose.
Patients taking Risperdal often become extremely sensitive to temperatures of hot and cold, they need to avoid becoming too cold and overheating. Patients should drink plenty of fluids to avoid becoming dehydrated. This medication does impair the ability to think and react; caution should be used when operating a motor vehicle or participating in any activities that require alertness. Patients should avoid consuming alcohol and taking other medication that may cause sleepiness.
There are serious and less serious side effects that come along with taking Risperdal. If experiencing the less serious side effect, continue to take the medication but inform the doctor. Some of examples of these side effects are decreased sex drive, impotence or having difficulty achieving orgasm, mild restlessness, tremors, sleepiness, blurred vision, nausea, dry mouth, sleepiness, dizziness or headaches and weight gain. If the patient is experiencing any of the more serious side effects, discontinue the use of the medication and consult the prescribing physician as soon as possible. The more serious side effect can include, but are not limited to, feeling light-headed, fainting, trouble swallowing, and restless muscle movements in eye, jaw, tongue or neck, tremors, stiff muscles, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats.
A full medical disclosure should be given the prescribing physician. Any medication that contains carbamazepine, phenytoin, Phenobarbital, clozapine, fluoxetine, paroxetine, rifampin, levodopa, bromocriptine, peroglide, paramipexole or ropinirole run the risk of adversely reacting to this medication. Do take any new medication without consulting a physician, even herbal supplements, minerals, vitamins and over-the-counter medicines all have the chance of adversely reacting to Risperdal.
Risperdal has the following structural formula:
• Molecular formula of risperdal is C23H27FN4O2
• Chemical IUPAC Name is 4-[2-[4-(6-fluorobenzo[d]isoxazol-3-yl)-1-piperidyl]ethyl]-3- methyl-2,6-diazabicyclo[4.4.0]deca-1,3-dien-5-one
• Molecular weight is 410.485 g/mol
• Risperdal available : 1mg/ml solution 30ml bottle, 0.25mg tablets, 0.5mg tablets, 1mg tablets, 2mg tablets, 3mg tablets, 4mg tablets
Generic name: Risperidone
Brand name(s): Risperidona, Risperidonum, Risperin, Rispolept, Rispolin, Sequinan
Review published on: 19 May 2007
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