Rospitril 0.5mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets
Prescription required
Manufacturer
Arinna Lifescience Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Risperidone (0.5mg)
Rospitril 0.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and mania.
Introduction:
Rospitril 0.5mg Tablet is taken with or without food, preferably at night. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. However, discontinue this medicine immediately if you experience Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, and altered consciousness or seizures.
Dosage Form:
Tablet
Side Effects:
How to Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rospitril 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it Works:
Rospitril 0.5mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and behavior.
Quick Tips:
Interacting Drugs:
Introduction:
Rospitril 0.5mg Tablet is taken with or without food, preferably at night. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. However, discontinue this medicine immediately if you experience Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, and altered consciousness or seizures.
Dosage Form:
Tablet
Side Effects:
- insomnia
- sedation
- somnolence
- parkinsonism
- and headache
How to Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rospitril 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it Works:
Rospitril 0.5mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and behavior.
Quick Tips:
- Rospitril 0.5mg 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 Rospitril 0.5mg 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 Rospitril 0.5mg Tablet can increase your risk of irregular heartbeat.
- Do not stop taking Rospitril 0.5mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.
Interacting Drugs:
- Clotrimazole
- Fluconazole
- Itraconazole
- Ketoconazole
Alcohol Warning:
Rospitril 0.5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy Warning:
Rospitril 0.5mg Tablet 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.
Breastfeeding Warning:
Rospitril 0.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Rospitril 0.5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy Warning:
Rospitril 0.5mg Tablet 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.
Breastfeeding Warning:
Rospitril 0.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Rospitril 0.5mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets
Prescription required
Manufacturer
Arinna Lifescience Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Risperidone (0.5mg)