Presentation

Riscord 2 : Each tablet contains Risperidone BP 2 mg

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.

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.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Riscord.

Precautions

Riscord should be used with caution in patients with hepatic or renal impairment and parkinson's disease, pregnancy, breast feeding.

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.

Commercial pack

Riscord 2 : Each box contains 3x10 tablets in blister pack.