RISCALM 2.MG TABLETS 10’s

Description

RISCALM 2 mg Tablets

Active ingredient: Risperidone 2 mg
Dosage form: Tablet
Pack shown: 10 tablets
Drug class: Atypical (second-generation) antipsychotic

Risperidone is a prescription medicine that affects dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain. It is used for certain psychiatric and behavioral disorders.

Based on the package shown, Riscalm 2 mg contains Risperidone 2 mg, manufactured by Caliph Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd. The manufacturer’s product list confirms Riscalm 2 mg as a 10-tablet pack.

1. Indications

Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic used for:

• Schizophrenia
• Acute manic or mixed episodes associated with Bipolar I disorder
• Irritability associated with autistic disorder in appropriate pediatric patients.

2. Benefits / Therapeutic Effects

It can help reduce symptoms such as:

• Hallucinations and delusions
• Severe suspiciousness or disorganized thinking
• Agitation and aggression
• Mania and abnormal mood elevation
• Certain behavioral symptoms associated with autism

3. Usual Dosage

The dose depends strongly on the condition and the patient’s age and medical status.

For adult schizophrenia, the labeled initial dose is generally 2 mg once daily, with adjustment by the prescriber. Effective doses commonly range from 4–16 mg/day.

Do not start, increase, decrease, or stop Riscalm without a doctor’s direction.

4. Common Side Effects

Possible effects include:

• Drowsiness or sedation
• Dizziness
• Increased appetite and weight gain
• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Fatigue
• Restlessness
• Tremor or muscle stiffness
• Increased prolactin, which can cause menstrual, breast or sexual problems

5. Important Warnings & Precautions

• May cause sleepiness and dizziness; be careful with driving.
• Can cause movement-related side effects such as tremor, stiffness or involuntary movements.
• May increase blood sugar, cholesterol and body weight.
• Risperidone can increase prolactin levels.
• Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis have an increased risk of death with antipsychotic medicines; risperidone is not approved for this use.
• Use extra caution in people with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, seizures, liver/kidney problems, or Parkinsonian symptoms.

6. Contraindications

Risperidone should not be used in someone with a known allergy/hypersensitivity to risperidone or paliperidone or relevant formulation ingredients.

7. Drug Interactions

Important interactions can occur with:

• Other medicines causing sedation
• Alcohol
• Some antidepressants and other psychiatric medicines
• Certain medicines affecting CYP2D6 metabolism
• Levodopa/dopamine agonists

A pharmacist or doctor should review the patient’s complete medication list.

8. Packing

10 tablets per pack, 2 mg risperidone per tablet, according to the manufacturer’s product listing.