SIZODON PLUS 3 mg/2 mg 10 Tablet

Prescription status:

Prescription required

Manufacturer Name:

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Drug classification:

Atypical antipsychotics

What is this used for:

• Schizophrenia
• Moderate to Severe Mania
• Bipolar Disorder

When to not take this medicine:

• Hypersensitivity/Known Allergy to this medicine or ingredients present along with it
• Dementia related-Psychosis
• Parkinsons’s disease
• Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)
• Hyperglycemia
• Blood cell deficiency (Neutropenia)
• Seizures
• Hypotension(low blood pressure)
• Liver damage or liver disease
• Lipid disorders (hypercholesterolemia)
• Severe Kidney Damage or Kidney Failure
• Seizure disorder

How should i take the medicine:

Take this medicine as directed by the physician. Do not take this medicine in small or larger amounts than recommended.

How this medicine works:

This is a broad spectrum antipsychotic medicine that works by controlling the release of various neurotransmitters in the brain like dopamine, 5-Hydroxytryptamine, serotonin, etc that play a role in the maintenance of mood and behavior in humans

Side effects

• Dizziness (unknown)
• Drowsiness (Less common)
• Suicidal thoughts (Common)
• Mood changes (Common)
• Insomnia (common)
• Anorexia (Loss of appetite) (Common)
• Diarrhea (Less common)
• Abdominal Pain (Less common)
• Vomiting( Less common)
• Nightmares (Less common)
• Headache (unknown)
• Body pain (unknown)

Pregnancy warning:

Use of this medicine is not recommended for individuals who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant unless absolutely necessary as the safety and efficacy of this medicine is not well established. Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Lactation warning:

The use of this medicine is not recommended for lactating and breastfeeding mothers unless necessary. Inform your doctor about the use of this medicine. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Renal dose adjustments:

Care must be taken for individuals with kidney disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative based on creatinine clearance values

Hepatic dose adjustments:

Care must be taken for individuals with liver disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative.

Drug interactions:

• Seligiline -Major

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken together, it may result in severe adverse reactions like tremors, nausea, vomiting, flushing, dizziness, hyperthermia, seizures, rigidity, mental status changes like extreme agitation, delirium, coma, etc. It is important to inform your doctor about the use of these medications before taking this medicine.

• Linezolid-Major

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken together, it may result in an increase in the serum levels of this medicine and may cause severe side effects. Inform your doctor if you experience any unusual signs and symptoms like serotonin syndrome (shivering, diarrhea, muscle rigidity, seizures ), dizziness, vomiting, headache, lightheadedness, etc. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.

• Warfarin-Major

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken together, it may decrease the effectiveness this medicine and may cause side effects. Inform your doctor if you experience any unusual signs and symptoms. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.

• Aspirin-Major

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken together, it may decrease the effectiveness this medicine and may cause side effects. Inform your doctor if you experience any unusual signs and symptoms. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.

Alcohol interactions:

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while taking this medicine as it may cause interactions and lead to serious adverse effects and may worsen the health condition.

Food interactions: N/A

Expert Advice:

1. This medicine can be taken with or without food.
2. Care must be taken in individuals with conditions like Diabetes, Bleeding disorders, Bone and joint diseases like osteoporosis, arthritis, etc.
3. This medicine is not recommended to use in children. The safety and efficacy is not clincially established.
4. Avoid driving or use of heavy machinery as the use of this medicine may cause drowsiness, loss of concentration, and dizziness.
5. Inform any side effects experienced immediately to the doctor.

Missed dose instructions:

Take this medicine as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose skip the dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double dose to make up for the missed dose. 

Overdose Instructions:

Seek emergency treatment or contact your physician in case if you experience any unusual signs and symptoms during the treatment with this medicine.

Storage Instructions:

1. Store this medicine in a cool and dry place away from moisture. 
2. Keep the medicine away from the reach of children

References:

1. DailyMed - RISPERDAL- risperidone tabletRISPERDAL M-TAB- risperidone tablet, orally disintegratingRISPERDAL- risperidone solution [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 8 December 2020]. Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=7e117c7e-02fc-4343-92a1-230061dfc5e0
2. [Internet]. 2020 [cited 8 December 2020]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a694015.html#:~:text=Risperidone%20is%20used%20to%20treat,years%20of%20age%20and%20older.
3. Trihexyphenidyl - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 8 December 2020]. Available from: https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00376

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