Rispond

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Rispond uses

• Rispond information
• Rispond warnings
• Rispond side effects
• Rispond overdose
• Rispond usage guidelines
• Rispond reviews

Rispond information

This medication works well for patients suffering from the agonies of bipolar diseases. Mostly, Rispond helps individuals with schizophrenia and mania. By affecting the functions of different chemicals in the brain, this drug may provide relief to sufferers. However, before using this drug, patients need to be sure about the side effects that may occur. Rispond can also be used for treating other disorders or as a complementary drug.

Rispond warnings

In order to prescribe the correct dosage, your doctor needs to know details about your past and present medical conditions. Inform your doctor during this preliminary consultation if you suffer from any of the following diseases:

Aspiration pneumonia;

Blood circulation problems;

Bowel blockage;

Brain tumors;

Breast Cancer;

Cardiac or blood vessel problems;

Dehydration;

Dementia;

Diabetes or family history of diabetes;

Difficulty swallowing;

Drug abuse problems in the past;

Epilepsy;

Hearing impairment;

Inflammatory Bowel Disease;

Kidney disease;

Liver disease;

Parkinson's disease;

Phenylketonuria;

Poor WBC count;

Reye's syndrome.

Listed in the FDA pregnancy category C, doctors and researchers are not sure as to whether this bipolar medication can cause serious damage to the growing foetus or not, but the possibility cannot be ruled out. It is assumed that Rispond may pass into breast milk and harm a nursing baby. If pregnant or nursing it is recommended to bring this issue up with your physician before taking this medication. So far, this drug has not been tested on children and older patients, but this drug can be dangerous for older patients as it increases the likelihood of having strokes and ischemic attacks. So far no studies have been done on children.

The bipolar medication may not work in proper harmony with all other drugs. You should inform your doctor if you are already taking any of the following drugs before he prescribes Rispond Zydus Pharmaceuticals: Alcohol; Anafranil; Antihypertensives; Anzemet; Asendin; Atamet; Avelox; Aventyl; Betapace; Biaxin; Central nervous system depressants; Clozaril; Cordarone; Covert; Dopar; Elavil; E-mycin; Epitol; Geodon; Haldol; Halfan; Imitrex; Inapsine; Lariam; Larodopa; Larodopa; Levaquin; Mellaril; Mirapex; Norpace; Norpramin; Norpramin; Orap; Orlaam; Parlodel; Paxil; Permax; Procainbid; Pronestyl; Propulsid; Prozac; Quinaglute; Quinidex; Requip; Rythmol; Sarafem; Serentil; Sinemet; Sinequan; Sorine; Surmontil; Tegretol; Tequin; Thorazine; Tikosyn; Tofranil; Trisenox; Vascor; Vivactil; Zofran; Zomig.

Rispond side effects

Intake of bipolar medication may cause serious allergic reactions. Breathing trouble, a closed throat, swollen lips, tongue or face are the most serious. Side effects like high body temperature, perspiration, muscle cramp, logical confusion, fluctuating heartbeat and so on associated with Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) may also be a problem. Don't ignore these side effects as it may have serious consequences. Immediately consult your doctor if these effects occur.

Individuals who use Rispond may experience side effects such as:

Vomiting

Muscle pain in the face and neck

Dizziness

Pacing heart beat

Speech distortion

Pain when swallowing

Excessive restlessness

These side effects are common but less harmful.

Side effects like sleeping disorders, hampered sight, headaches, sudden weight gain, loss of bladder control, pale skin, and fatigue are rare but do occur.

Rispond overdose

It is imperative to consult a physician to be prescribed the correct dosing schedule. So far no serious cases of Rispond overdose have been reported. An overdose of the drug may not lead to death but it could be the cause of fatal disorders. The symptoms of an overdose may include:

Drowsiness

A pulsating heart rate

Sudden unconsciousness

Sweating

If you suspect that an overdose has occurred, consult your physician immediately.

On the other hand, missing a dose of this bipolar medication is not harmful. It is better to skip the missed dose completely in order to avoid the risk of overdose and see a doctor as soon as possible.

Rispond usage guidelines

Rely on your doctor for the right usage guidelines. Normally this bipolar medication is taken with a glass of water. The tablet form should never be chewed. It is necessary to be very careful while driving, operating machinery or performing other hazardous activities after taking this drug. It is also recommended not to imbibe alcohol while using this medication, as the combination could be fatal. Keep the medication away from direct heat and sunlight. Also, Rispond should never be mixed with tea, coffee or cola. Intake of this bipolar medication should not be stopped suddenly without consulting a doctor. Rispond should be stored at room temperature for best results.

Rispond pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:

• Risperidone

Rispond available forms, composition, doses:

• Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Risperidone 1 mg
• Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Risperidone 2 mg
• Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Risperidone 3 mg
• Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Risperidone 4 mg
• Tablets; Oral; Risperidone 1 mg
• Tablets; Oral; Risperidone 2 mg
• Tablets; Oral; Risperidone 3 mg

Rispond destination | category:

• Human:
• Atypical antipsychotics

Rispond Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes:

• N05AX08 - Risperidone

Rispond pharmaceutical companies:

• Brown & Burk Pharmaceuticals
• Micro Labs
• Trima Pharmaceuticals

References

1. Dailymed."RISPERIDONE TABLET, FILM COATED [BRYANT RANCH PREPACK]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
2. Dailymed."RISPERIDONE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
3. "risperidone". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Frequently asked Questions

Depending on the reaction of the Rispond after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Rispond not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.

Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.

Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.

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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology