Adacidol Tablets 0.5mg

Product Name: Adacidol Tablets 0.5mg

Product Form: Tablets

Pack Size: 30's

Manufactured By: Horizon Pharmaceuticals

Used For:

1. Schizophrenia: Helps manage symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
2. Bipolar Disorder: Used in the treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes and as a maintenance therapy.
3. Irritability Associated with Autism: Reduces aggression, mood swings, and self-harming behavior in children and adolescents.
4. Other Psychotic Disorders: Sometimes prescribed for conditions involving severe mood disturbances or psychosis.

Side Effects:

Common side effects of Risperidone include:

• Drowsiness or sedation
• Weight gain
• Increased appetite
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Constipation
• Fatigue
• Increased saliva production
• Restlessness (akathisia)

Serious but less common side effects:

• Extrapyramidal symptoms (tremors, muscle stiffness)
• Tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements, especially of the face)
• Increased blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia)
• High cholesterol or triglycerides
• Orthostatic hypotension (a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up)
• Seizures (rare)
• Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (a rare but life-threatening condition characterized by muscle rigidity, fever, and confusion)

Precautions:

1. Cardiovascular Risk: Risperidone may cause orthostatic hypotension. Caution is advised in patients with cardiovascular disease or who are taking medications that lower blood pressure.
2. Diabetes: Use with caution in patients with diabetes or those at risk for developing diabetes, as Risperidone can cause hyperglycemia.
3. Weight Gain: The drug may cause significant weight gain, so monitoring of body weight is recommended.
4. Elderly Patients with Dementia: Risperidone increases the risk of stroke and mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis. It is not recommended for this population.
5. Tardive Dyskinesia: Prolonged use of Risperidone can cause tardive dyskinesia, a condition that involves uncontrollable movements, usually in the face and jaw.
6. Seizure Risk: Use with caution in patients with a history of seizures.
7. Liver and Kidney Function: Doses should be adjusted in patients with liver or kidney impairment.
8. Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Use during pregnancy should be discussed with a doctor. Risperidone may pass into breast milk, so breastfeeding while on this medication may not be advised.