Risperdal
Risperidone tablets for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. They rebalance dopamine and serotonin activity in the brain.
- Category
- Mental Health
- Active ingredient
- Risperidone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 1mg · 2mg · 3mg · 4mg
Risperdal is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Risperdal depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Risperdal details
- Alternative names
- risperidone
- Therapeutic class
- Atypical Antipsychotic
- Pharmacological class
- Second-Generation Antipsychotic
- Known off-label uses
- tourette's syndrome; obsessive-compulsive disorder adjunct
- Contraindications
- dementia-related psychosis; severe cardiovascular disease
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; weight gain; headache
- Moderate side effects
- akathisia; increased appetite; elevated prolactin
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Janssen Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Fluoxetine; Paroxetine; Carbamazepine
Serious side effects
neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; tardive dyskinesia, requires immediate medical attention; stroke in elderly, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Risperidone tablets for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. They rebalance dopamine and serotonin activity in the brain.
Mechanism of action
Antagonises central dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors, rebalancing hyperactive neural networks.
Age restrictions
Approved for children over five years, adolescents, and adults based on indication.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Potential neonatal withdrawal symptoms. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Risperdal names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Risperidone at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.