Risperdal
Designed to address severe mental health conditions, this medicine is indicated to support neurological balance and intended to help manage mood stability.
- Category
- Mental Health
- Active ingredient
- Risperidone
- Supply
- Rx
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 1 · 2 · 3 · 4mg
Risperdal details
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia · Bipolar Disorder
- Alternative names
- Risnia
- Therapeutic class
- Second-Generation Antipsychotic
- Pharmacological class
- Benzisoxazole
- Known off-label uses
- autism spectrum disorder
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to risperidone
- Precautions and warnings
- may impair ability to drive or operate machinery; avoid alcohol
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; tachycardia; hyperprolactinaemia
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription only (specially controlled medicine)
- Manufacturer
- Janssen
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
- levodopa; other antipsychotics
- Age restrictions
- Dose adjustment required for elderly and paediatric populations.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Use only if benefits outweigh risks; discuss with clinician.
Serious side effects
tardive dyskinesia, requires immediate medical attention; neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Designed to address severe mental health conditions, this medicine is indicated to support neurological balance and intended to help manage mood stability.
Mechanism of action
This agent acts as an atypical antipsychotic. It works by blocking dopamine d2 and serotonin 5-ht2a receptors in the brain, which helps rebalance neurotransmitters, managing symptoms of psychosis and mood disturbances.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Risperdal
Risperdal is the primary brand name for risperidone, a medication used to manage symptoms associated with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder. Other brand names for the same active ingredient include Risnia. Supplied as a tablet in strengths of 1, 2, 3, 4mg, the product is manufactured by Janssen.
Risperdal availability in Asia
Risperdal maintains a footprint across 14 markets globally, including Taiwan, South Korea and Japan, with additional availability in the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong. Generic risperidone, often manufactured in India, provides an affordable alternative to the original Janssen medication. Reliable treatment outcomes in these regions are best achieved under the care of a local medical practitioner.