Risperidone USP
Composition : Resco-1 : Each
tablet contains Risperidone USP 1.0mg.
Resco-2
: Each tablet contains
Risperidone USP 2.0mg.
Indications : Resco
(Risperidone) is indicated for the treatment of Acute and chronic schizophrenic
psychosis, and other psychotic conditions, in which positive symptoms (such as
hallucinations, delusions, thought disturbances, hostility, suspiciousness)
and/or negative symptoms (such as blunted affect, emotional and social withdrawal,
poverty of speech) are prominent. Risperidone also alleviates affective symptoms
(such as depression, guilt feelings, anxiety) associated with schizophrenia.
Also
indicated
at behavioral disturbances in patients with dementia where aggressive symptoms
(verbal outbursts, physical violence), activity disturbances (agitation, wandering) or
psychotic symptoms are prominent
Dosage and administration : Adults
: Resco can be given in 1 or 2 divided doses daily. The usual initial dose of
Resco is 2mg on the first day, 4mg on the second day and 6mg on the third day.
Further dosage adjustment may be needed and should generally be made at intervals
of not less than one week; usual maintenance dose is 4 to 6mg daily. Extrapyramidal
symptoms may be more likely with doses above 10mg daily. Behavioral disturbances
in patients with dementia : Start 0.25mg b.i.d; adjust by 0.25mg b.i.d, every
other day. Optimum 0.5mg b.i.d, some may benefit from 1mg b.i.d. Once target
reached, consider once daily dosing. Elderly & renal or liver disease : A
starting dose of 0.5mg b.i.d is recommended. This doses can be increased 1 to
2mg b.i.d. Or, as directed
by the registered physician.
Use in pregnancy and lactation : Pregnancy
category C. It should be used with caution
during pregnancy and breast feeding and
only if clearly needed.
Packing : Resco-1
: Each box contains 5 x 10's tablets in blister pack.
Resco-2
: Each box contains 5 x 10's tablets in blister pack.
