RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION

RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION belongs to the group of medicines called 'atypical antipsychotics' used to treat schizophrenia. It is also used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat bipolar disorder. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder which causes unusual or disturbed thinking, inappropriate emotions and loss of interest in life. 

RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION contains 'Risperidone' that works by blocking the effects of chemical messengers in the brain (i.e. dopamine and serotonin), thereby helps in improving mood, behaviour and thoughts. 

RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION will be administered by a healthcare professional; In some cases, RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION may cause common side-effects such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, constipation, weight gain, and dry mouth. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Avoid breastfeeding while on treatment with RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid driving or operating machinery as RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION may cause dizziness. Do not consume alcohol along with RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION as it could lead to increased dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION belongs to the group of medicines called antipsychotics used to treat schizophrenia. It is also used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat bipolar disorder. RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION works by blocking the effects of chemical messengers in the brain (i.e. dopamine and serotonin), thereby helps in improving mood, behaviour, and thoughts.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Fatigue
• Constipation
• Weight gain
• Dry mouth

Do not take RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart problems, low white blood cell count, seizures, breast cancer, low bone mineral density, Parkinson's disease, dehydration, phenylketonuria (accumulation of amino acid-phenylalanine in the body), liver or kidney problems. Rise slowly from sitting or lying position as RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION may cause orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing). Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while on treatment with RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION and for at least 12 weeks after the last dose. 

Drug-Drug Interactions: RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION may interact with drugs used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (aripiprazole), drugs used to treat anxiety disorders (lorazepam), anti-depressants (duloxetine, fluoxetine, escitalopram), anti-convulsant (divalproex sodium, clonazepam, lamotrigine, pregabalin), antimanic agent (lithium), and drugs used to treat psychosis (quetiapine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption whilst on treatment with RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have dementia (memory loss), depression, liver disease, seizures, low blood pressure, diabetes, parkinsonism, heart or kidney problems.

• ARIPIPRAZOLE
• LORAZEPAM
• DULOXETINE
• FLUOXETINE
• ESCITALOPRAM
• DIVALPROEX SODIUM
• CLONAZEPAM
• LAMOTRIGINE
• PREGABALIN
• LITHIUM
• QUETIAPINE

• Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
• Regularly attend therapy sessions.
• Perform meditation and yoga.
• Follow a regular sleep pattern.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Learn about your condition, understand the risk factors and follow the doctor's treatment plan.

• If you are due to undergo surgery or dental procedure, inform the doctor that you are taking RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION.
• Consult your doctor immediately if you have suicidal tendencies, such as thoughts of harming or killing yourself.

Schizophrenia: It is a condition in which the person may see, hear or feel things that are not there, believe things that are not true, or feel unusually suspicious or confused. Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders, movement disorders, disorganized thinking, loss of interest, lack of emotions, etc.

Bipolar disorder (manic depression): Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression or bipolar disease, is a mental health disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from manic highs to depressive lows. Symptoms of manic episodes include high energy, loss of touch with reality, and reduced need for sleep. Symptoms of depressive episodes include low motivation, low energy, and loss of interest in daily life.