Sizodon MD 2 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
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Sizodon MD 2 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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Sizodon MD 2 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Sizodon MD 2 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Sizodon MD 2 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sizodon MD 2 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Sizodon MD 2 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sizodon MD 2 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Sizodon MD 2mg Tablet
Introduction
Sizodon MD 2 is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania.
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Uses of Sizodon MD 2
Schizophrenia
Mania
Side effects of Sizodon MD 2
Common
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Dryness in mouth
Weight gain
Constipation
Muscle stiffness
Restlessness
Tremor
How to use Sizodon MD 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 swallow it. Sizodon MD 2 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed t...
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How Sizodon MD 2 works
Sizodon MD 2 is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and behavior.
Quick Tips
Sizodon MD 0.5 Tablet helps treat schizophrenia and mania.
It may cause less weight gain, sedation, and heart problems as compared to other similar medicines.
It may take 4-6 weeks to notice any medication effects. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Sizodon MD 0.5 Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
It may cause increase in weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, and fat. Eat healthy, exercise, and monitor your levels regularly.
Inform your doctor if you experience any abnormal movements or restlessness.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart diseases as Sizodon MD 0.5 Tablet can increase your risk of irregular heartbeat.
Do not stop taking Sizodon MD 0.5 Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.
Brief Description
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 on...
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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 inc...
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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 i...
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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. I...
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Precaution
Preexisting CV diseases; discontinue use if signs and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia occur; renal and hepatic impairment, elderly, epilepsy; parkinson...
May antagonise the effects of levodopa and dopamine agonists. May increase serum levels of clozapine when used together. Increased serum levels of car...
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