risperidone
| Uses | • bipolar disorders • irritability associated with autistic disorder • schizophrenia - adults, adolescents |
| Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | Contraindications • epilepsy • thyrotoxicosis • Parkinson's disease • cardiovascular disease • pregnancy Drug Interactions • fluoxetine • paroxetine • quinidine • carbamazepine • phenytoin • rifampin • phenobarbital Caution • caution with renal or hepatic impairment |
| Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • increased appetite • fatigue • nausea • vomiting • constipation • parkinsonism • upper abdominal pain • anxiety • dizziness • tremor • sedation • akathisia • dystonia • blurred vision • stomach discomfort |
| Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | 3mg; 3mg every 12 hours |
| Monitoring | • clinical worsening • suicidal risk • signs of hypotension |
| Source of Suggestion | WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (Added on August, 2015) |