SDZ Risperidone (Risperidone)
Brand: SDZ Risperidone
Active Ingredient(s): Risperidone
Pack Size: 100 – 100 – 500 – 100 – 250 – 100 – 500 – 100 – 100 Tablets
Store at room temperature.
Manufacturer: Sandoz Canada Inc. (Canada)
Alternatives: PMS Risperidone – Apo Risperidone – Mint Risperidone
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Description
SDZ Risperidone (Risperidone) is an antipsychotic agent. It is typically used for the treatment of bipolar mania (bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression)) by adults and treatment of schizophrenia (a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally) by adults. It may also have other uses.
Additional information
SDZ Risperidone (Risperidone) is typically used once or twice daily. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you forget a dose, contact your pharmacist. May be administered without regard to meals. WARNING: May cause anticholinergic effects (confusion, agitation, constipation, xerostomia (dry mouth), blurred vision, urinary retention), use with caution in patients with decreased gastrointestinal motility (abnormal intestinal contractions, such as spasms and intestinal paralysis), urinary retention, BPH (prostate gland enlargement), xerostomia (dry mouth), or visual problems. In addition to its desired action, SDZ Risperidone (Risperidone) may cause some side effects, notably: It may cause constipation, diarrhea It may cause decreased sexual interest or ability, difficulty sleeping and staying asleep It may cause dizziness, drowsiness It may cause headaches Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to risperidone, paliperidone, or any component of the formulation Taking SDZ Risperidone (Risperidone) during pregnancy may be harmful for the baby. Women of childbearing potential should use an effective contraceptive method. Pregnant women should not use this product. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor. A treatment with SDZ Risperidone (Risperidone) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.SDZ Risperidone (Risperidone)
Warning
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
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