Riscord 4mg 1pcs

Presentation:
Riscord 2 : Each tablet contains Risperidone BP 2 mg
Riscord 4 : Each tablet contains Risperidone BP 4 mg
Indications:
1. Riscord is used in treatment of acute and chronic schizophrenia.
2. Psychotic patients with severe extrapyramidal symptoms while
on other neuroleptic treatment.
Dosage & Administration:
Riscord may be given in 1 or 2 divided doses daily. The usual
initial daily dose of Riscord is 2 mg on the first day, 4 mg on the
second day, and 6 mg on the third day. Further dosage adjustment
may be needed and should generally be made at intervals of not
less than one week; usual maintenance dose is 4 to 6 mg daily.
Extrapyramidal symptoms may be more likely with doses above
10 mg daily.
Elderly: An initial dose of 0.5 mg twice daily slowly increased in
steps of 0.5 mg twice daily of 1 to 2 mg twice daily is suggested
for the elderly and for patients with renal or hepatic impairment.
Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to Riscord.
Drug Interactions:
Riscord may interfere with elimination by the kidneys of clozapine, a
different type of anti-psychotic medication, causing increased levels
of clozapine in the blood. This could increase the risk of side effects
with clozapine. Antacids containing aluminium or magnesium should
not be taken one hour before taking this drug and never right after.
Side effects:
Side effects that have been most frequents reported with Riscord
include nausea, headache, insomnia, dry mouth, dizziness,
constipation, sweating, nervousness, asthenia. Orthostatic
hypotension has been seen occasionally. Other side effects
reported include anorexia, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, anxiety,
sexual dysfunction, visual disturbances, vasodilatation, vomiting,
tremor, abdominal dreams chills, palpitations, agitation, rashes,
convulsion, hypertension.
Precautions:
Riscord should be used with caution in patients with hepatic or renal
impairment and parkinson’s disease, pregnancy, breast feeding.
Commercial pack:
Riscord 2 : Each box contains 3×10 tablets in blister pack.
Riscord 4 : Each box contains 3×10 tablets in blister pack