Risnia
Developed to mitigate psychiatric symptoms and to support stabilisation of mood in psychotic disorders.
- Category
- Mental Health
- Active ingredient
- Risperidone
- Supply
- Rx
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2mg
Risnia details
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia · Bipolar Disorder · Persistent Aggression in Dementia
- Alternative names
- Risperdal
- Therapeutic class
- Atypical Antipsychotic
- Pharmacological class
- Benzisoxazole
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to risperidone
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; insomnia; anxiety; headache
- Moderate side effects
- akathisia; dizziness; dyspepsia; excessive salivation
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription only (specially controlled medicine)
- Manufacturer
- Sun Pharma
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- indefinite
- Storage instructions
- Store in original packaging at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; levodopa; carbamazepine
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in elderly patients.
Precautions and warnings
may impair ability to drive or operate machinery; monitor for weight gain; risk of orthostatic hypotension
Serious side effects
tardive dyskinesia, requires immediate medical attention; neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
developed to mitigate psychiatric symptoms and to support stabilisation of mood in psychotic disorders.
Mechanism of action
A selective monoaminergic antagonist with high affinity for serotonin 5-HT2 and dopamine D2 receptors, helping to regulate neurotransmitter activity in the brain.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Consult healthcare professional regarding risk. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Risnia
Risnia is a brand of Risperidone, an active ingredient used to manage Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and Persistent Aggression in Dementia. The same medication is also sold as Risperdal, supplied as a tablet in the 2mg strength. This formulation from Sun Pharma is utilized to help control symptoms related to these complex conditions.
Risnia availability in Asia
Risnia is registered across 13 markets including Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea, with availability also in Japan, the UAE and Singapore. Generic Risperidone, manufactured by companies including Sun Pharma, is widely accessible for patients across the region where local retailers may have limited stock. As this is a delicate medication, it is best used under a doctor’s careful supervision to monitor for individual response.