Rpdone 0.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania.

Introduction:
Rpdone 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. Some common side effects of this medicine include insomnia, sedation, somnolence, parkinsonism, and headache. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may increase your weight but modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect. You should be cautious while using this medicine as it may increase the risk of developing diabetes, so it is better to monitor glucose regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.

Dosage Form:
Tablet

Side Effects:

• insomnia
• sedation
• somnolence
• parkinsonism
• 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. Rpdone 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it Works:
Rpdone 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:

• Rpdone 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 Rpdone 0.5mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
• Inform your doctor if you experience any abnormal movements or restlessness.
• Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart diseases as Rpdone 0.5mg Tablet can increase your risk of irregular heartbeat.
• Do not stop taking Rpdone 0.5mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Interacting Drugs:

• Clotrimazole
• Fluconazole
• Itraconazole
• Ketoconazole