RESCO – 1 / 2

Risperidone

Composition : Risperidone BP 1.0mg & 2.0mg Tablet

Indication : Resco (Risperidone) is indicated for the treatment of - Acute and chronic schizophrenic psychosis, and other psychotic conditions, in which positive symptoms (such as hallucinations, delusions, thought disturbances, hostility, suspiciousness) and/or negative symptoms (such as blunted affect, emotional and social withdrawal, poverty of speech) are prominent. Risperidone also alleviates affective symptoms (such as depression, guilt feelings, anxiety) associated with schizophrenia. Also indicated at behavioral disturbances in patients with dementia where aggressive symptoms (verbal outbursts, physical violence), activity disturbances (agitation, wandering) or psychotic symptoms are prominent.

Dosage and administration : Adults : Resco can be given in 1 or 2 divided doses daily. The usual initial dose of Resco is 2mg on the first day, 4mg on the second day and 6mg on the third day. Further dosage adjustment may be needed and should generally be made at intervals of not less than one week; usual maintenance dose is 4 to 6mg daily. Extrapyramidal symptoms may be more likely with doses above 10mg daily. Behavioral disturbances in patients with dementia : Start 0.25mg bd; adjust by 0.25mg bd, every other day. Optimum 0.5mg bd, some may benefit from 1mg bd. Once target reached, consider once daily dosing. Elderly & renal or liver disease : A starting dose of 0.5mg bd is recommended. This doses can be increased 1 to 2mg bd. Or, as directed by the physician.

Use in pregnancy and lactation : Pregnancy Category C by FDA.

Packing : Resco-1 : 5 x 10's tablets in blister pack.

Packing : Resco-2 : 5 x 10's tablets in blister pack.