Resco 22mg
Tablet
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Resco 2 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Resco 2 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Resco 2 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Resco 2 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Resco 2 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Resco 2 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Resco 2 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Resco 2 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Resco 2 is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adv... View More
Uses of Resco 2
- Schizophrenia
- Mania
Side effects of Resco 2
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Dryness in mouth
- Weight gain
- Constipation
- Muscle stiffness
- Restlessness
- Tremor
How to use Resco 2
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the strips/film with wet hands. Keep it in your mouth but do not sw... View More
How Resco 2 works
Resco 2 is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and beh... View More
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Indication
Acute and chronic psychoses, Mania, Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Schizophrenia 2 mg/day initially; may be increased in increments of 1-2 mg/day at intervals >24 hours Recommended target dosage: 2-8 mg/day once... View More
Child Dose
Oral Schizophrenia <13 years: Safety and efficacy not established >13 years: 0.5 mg/day PO in morning or evening initially; may be increased in incre... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Initially, 0.5 mg bid, may increase in steps of 0.5 mg bid, up to 1-2 mg bid. Dose increments above 1.5 mg bid should be made at int... View More
Contraindication
Risperidone is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to the product.
Mode of Action
Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic. Its activity is mediated through a combination of dopamine (D2) and serotonin (5-HT2) receptor antagonism. It ... View More
Precaution
Preexisting CV diseases; discontinue use if signs and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia occur; renal and hepatic impairment, elderly, epilepsy; parkinsonis... View More
Side Effect
>10% Somnolence (40-45%),Insomnia (26-30%),Agitation (20-25%),Anxiety (10-15%),Headache (10-15%),Rhinitis (10-15%),Fatigue (18-31%),Parkinsonism (28-62... View More
Interaction
May antagonise the effects of levodopa and dopamine agonists. May increase serum levels of clozapine when used together. Increased serum levels of carba... View More
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