Uses, Side Effects, Price of RESPRINATE 2 Tablet 10's

RESPRINATE 2 TABLET contains Risperidone which belongs to a group of medicines called Anti-psychotics. It is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and mania. RESPRINATE 2 TABLET can also be used for short-term treatment of long-term aggressiveness in Alzheimer’s dementia (a memory disorder) and in intellectually disabled children (at least 5 years of age).

Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder characterized by symptoms like seeing, hearing or feeling things that are not there, disorganized thinking and speech, abnormal movements and negative symptoms (social isolation, lack of emotion, etc). Mania is a mood disorder marked by euphoria or irritable mood, reduced sleep, hyperactivity, uncontrollable thought and speech, probably associated with careless or violent behaviour.

While treating you with RESPRINATE 2 TABLET, your doctor might want you to take certain diagnostic tests such as blood sugar level, prolactin levels, or keeping a check on your body weight.

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking RESPRINATE 2 TABLET. Before taking RESPRINATE 2 TABLET, inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems, or about to have any eye surgery, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, painful or prolonged erection.

USES OF RESPRINATE 2 Tablet 10's

• Treatment of Schizophrenia
• Treatment of Mania

SIDE EFFECTS OF RESPRINATE 2 Tablet 10's

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

• Difficulty falling or staying asleep, feeling sleepy, impaired alertness
• Parkinsonism (slow or impaired movement, sensation of stiffness or tightness of the muscles, sensation of freezing up and then restarting, slow shuffling walk, increased saliva or drooling, a loss of expression on the face, a tremor while at rest)
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Tremor
• Raised levels of a hormone called "prolactin" (symptoms in men include breast swelling, difficulty in getting or maintaining erections, decreased sexual desire or other sexual dysfunction. In women they may include leakage of milk from the breasts, breast discomfort, missed menstrual periods, or other problems with your cycle or fertility problems)
• Pneumonia (infection of the lungs), common cold and flu symptoms, sinus infection
• Urinary tract infection
• Ear infection

Caution:

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep away from direct sunlight.

FAQ'S

Q1. Can RESPRINATE 2 TABLET cause seizures? Yes. Seizures are one of the serious side effects of RESPRINATE 2 TABLET. Immediately consult your doctor if you feel any symptoms such as uncontrollable jerking movements of hands and legs, loss of consciousness, fear, anxiety or temporary confusion after taking RESPRINATE 2 TABLET.

Q2. Can RESPRINATE 2 TABLET be used for sleep? Some studies have suggested that RESPRINATE 2 TABLET can improve the quality of sleep in schizophrenic patients. Consult your doctor before taking RESPRINATE 2 TABLET for sleep.

Q3. Can RESPRINATE 2 TABLET cause weight gain? Yes. Weight gain is one of the common side effects of RESPRINATE 2 TABLET. Consult your doctor if you feel like you are gaining weight or there is an increase in your appetite after taking RESPRINATE 2 TABLET.