Brand Risnia 4 mg

Risnia (Risperidone) is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder). This medication can help you to think clearly and function in daily life. This is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).

Dosage and direction:
Take Risnia by mouth with a glass of water, with or without food. Avoid cutting, crushing or chewing this medicine. Do not take the medicine more often than it is prescribed. Do not give up taking it except on the advice of your doctor. It may need time for the medicine to help. Consult your doctor concerning proper dose for you.

Precautions:
Before taking Risnia tell your doctor or chemist if you are allergic to it; or if you have other allergies. Inform your doctor or chemist if you have Parkinson's disease, eye, liver or kidney problems, etc. Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking while being treated with this medication. Aged people can be more sensitive to side effects of the medicine. During the pregnancy this treatment should be used only when strongly necessary. As this medicament can be absorbed by skin, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not manipulate this medicine.

Contraindications:
Risnia should not be used by pregnant/nursing women or children as well as by the patients having demonstrated a reaction of hypersensitivity to Risnia.

Side effects:
The most common side effects are dry mouth, dizziness, irritability, sedation, insomnia, urinary retention, etc. A very serious allergic reaction rarely occurs. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side effects. Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details. In case you notice the effects not listed here, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use before using this medication.
Risnia can interact with: droperidol; sparfloxacin; cisapride; certain antibiotics; medicines for high blood pressure; medicines for seizures (convulsions); medicines for sleep or sedation; medicines for mental depression, anxiety, etc. Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.