PRODUCT DETAILS

About Sperd 1mg Tablet

RISPERIDONE belongs to a group of medicines called 'antipsychotics' used to treat schizophrenia and manic depression (or bipolar disorder). RISPERIDONE also treats short-term treatment of long-term aggression in people with Alzheimer’s dementia, and mentally disabled children. Schizophrenia is a mental condition in which the person may feel, hear or see things that are not there, believe things that are not true, or feel unusually suspicious or confused. Manic depression or bipolar disorder is a serious brain disorder in which a person experiences extreme mood swings (variance in thinking) and frequent mood and behavior changes. 

RISPERIDONE contains 'Risperidone' that works by blocking the effects of chemical messengers in the brain (i.e. dopamine and serotonin), thereby helping in improving mood, behavior, and thoughts. RISPERIDONE elevates the symptoms of the disease and prevents them from coming back. RISPERIDONE treats schizophrenia in people above 13 years and treats bipolar disorder who are at least 10 years of age. 

Uses of Sperd 1mg Tablet

Schizophrenia, Manic depression (bipolar disorder)

Medicinal Benefits of Sperd 1mg Tablet

RISPERIDONE belongs to a group of medicines called antipsychotics used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children who are above 13 years old and bipolar disorder in children who are at least 10 years of age. RISPERIDONE also treats short-term treatment of long-term aggression in people with Alzheimer’s dementia, and mentally disabled children. RISPERIDONE improves mood and behavior in people who have an imbalance of chemicals known as a neurotransmitter in their brain. Thus, RISPERIDONE relieves psychotic symptoms like delusions, hallucinations, confusion, disturbing thoughts, and lack of self-awareness. Besides this, it also treats irritability symptoms in children with autism who are 5-16 years of age. 

Directions for Use

Take RISPERIDONE with or without food. The tablet form of RISPERIDONE should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water, do not chew or crush the tablet. The liquid form of RISPERIDONE should be taken by mouth using the measuring cup provided by the pack, shake the bottle well before each use. The injection form of RISPERIDONE will be administered by a healthcare professional, do not self-administer. You are advised to take RISPERIDONE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition.

Side Effects of Sperd 1mg Tablet

Like all medicines, RISPERIDONE can also cause side effects, although not everybody experiences them. Parkinsonism, difficulty in sleeping, sleepiness, depression, anxiety, restlessness, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, dizziness, and headache are the common side effects of RISPERIDONE. 

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

RISPERIDONE may have interaction with aripiprazole (used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder), lorazepam, diazepam, alprazolam (used to treat anxiety disorders), citalopram, duloxetine, fluoxetine, escitalopram, trazodone, sertraline (used to treat depression), diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine (used to treat allergy), divalproex sodium (used to treat mania), gabapentin, clonazepam, lamotrigine, pregabalin (used to treat fits), oxycodone, tramadol (used to relieve pain), albuterol (used to treat breathing difficulty), and quetiapine (used to treat psychosis)

Safety Advice

PREGNANCY

Avoid taking RISPERIDONE if you are pregnant unless prescribed by a doctor.

BREAST FEEDING

RISPERIDONE can pass into the breastmilk, so it is not safe to breastfeed while taking RISPERIDONE.

LIVER

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment.

KIDNEY

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment.