Product Description

Product Name: Oridone Tablets 4mg

Product Form: Tablets

Pack Size:  10's

Manufactured By: Organic Pharmaceuticals

Used For:

• Schizophrenia: Treatment of schizophrenia and other similar mental health disorders.
• Bipolar Disorder: Management of acute manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder.
• Irritability in Autism: Used to treat irritability in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders.
• Other Psychotic Disorders: May be prescribed for other psychotic disorders as determined by a healthcare professional.

Side Effects:

• Common Side Effects:

  • Drowsiness or sedation
  • Weight gain
  • Increased appetite
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Dry mouth

• Serious Side Effects:

  • Extrapyramidal symptoms (e.g., tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia)
  • Tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements, particularly of the face and jaw)
  • Elevated blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia)
  • Elevated cholesterol and triglycerides
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up)
  • Increased risk of stroke in elderly patients with dementia
  • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by high fever, muscle stiffness, confusion, and autonomic dysfunction)

Precautions:

• Medical History: Inform your healthcare provider of your complete medical history, especially if you have a history of heart problems, high cholesterol, diabetes, seizures, or any other significant health conditions.
• Monitor Blood Sugar: If you have diabetes or are at risk of developing diabetes, your blood sugar levels should be monitored regularly.
• Orthostatic Hypotension: Be cautious when standing up from a sitting or lying position, as this medication can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure.
• Avoid Alcohol: Alcohol can increase the risk of side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness.
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Discuss with your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, as risperidone can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby.
• Interactions: Inform your healthcare provider of all the medications, supplements, and herbal products you are taking, as risperidone can interact with many other drugs.