Description
Mechanism of Action:
✔ Dopamine D2 receptor blockade – reduces delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thoughts.
✔ Serotonin 5-HT2A receptor antagonism – improves mood and cognitive symptoms.
✔ Minimal extrapyramidal side effects compared to first-generation antipsychotics.
Indications:
✔ Schizophrenia (Acute & Maintenance Treatment)
✔ Bipolar Disorder (Manic & Mixed Episodes)
✔ Irritability Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
✔ Psychosis & Behavioral Disturbances in Dementia (off-label use)
Key Benefits:
✅ Effective in treating both positive (hallucinations, delusions) and negative symptoms (social withdrawal, apathy) of schizophrenia.
✅ Lower risk of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) than traditional antipsychotics.
✅ Helps stabilize mood swings in bipolar disorder.
✅ Reduces aggression and self-injury in ASD-related irritability.
✅ Once or twice-daily dosing for improved patient compliance.
Dosage & Administration:
- Recommended Dosage: 2 mg to 6 mg per day, as prescribed by a physician.
- Route of Administration: Oral.
- Food Intake: Can be taken with or without food.
- Dose adjustments required in elderly patients and those with renal/hepatic impairment.
Precautions & Warnings:
- Increased risk of weight gain, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes.
- May cause drowsiness—caution while driving or operating heavy machinery.
- Should not be stopped abruptly to prevent withdrawal symptoms or relapse.
- Monitor for signs of tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements) in long-term use.
- Increased mortality risk in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis.
Possible Side Effects:
- Weight gain, increased appetite
- Drowsiness, dizziness, or fatigue
- Increased prolactin levels (may cause menstrual irregularities or gynecomastia in men)
- Restlessness or involuntary movements (rare at low doses)
- Dry mouth or constipation
Storage & Packaging:
- Store at below 30°C in a dry, dark place, away from moisture.
- Available in blister packs and bulk packaging, customizable for client needs.
Manufacturing & Regulatory Compliance:
Manufactured by Aetos Life Care in WHO-GMP certified facilities, following EU-GMP guidelines to ensure global pharmaceutical standards.
Global Export & Supply:
Aetos Life Care exports Risperidone Tablets 2 mg, 4 mg to Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and CIS countries, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality psychiatric treatment worldwide.
