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Riswel LS Tablet

Manufactured bySigmund Promedica
ContainsRisperidone (2 mg) + Trihexyphenidyl (2 mg)
Description
Riswel LS Tablet is a combination of Risperidone and Trihexyphenidyl. It is used for the treatment of mental disorders like schizophrenia (a person develops unreal thoughts and behaviour) or bipolar disorder (a condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs and lows). This medicine works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical substances in the brain, which are responsible for causing the symptoms associated with such mental conditions. Riswel LS Tablet can cause side effects like headache, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, sleep disorders, stomach pain, tremors, etc. Consult your doctor if these side effects remain for a long time or worsen. Avoid activities like driving vehicles or operating machines as this medicine can make you dizzy or drowsy. Riswel LS Tablet may be taken with or without food as instructed by the doctor. The dose and duration of treatment will be determined by your doctor based on the severity of your condition. Take it at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of medicine in your body. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen your condition. Riswel LS Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about your current medications and existing medical conditions. This will help your doctor adjust the dose to avoid undesired effects. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Riswel LS Tablet

  • Stomach pain
  • Constipation
  • Dry mouth
  • Loss of appetite
  • Difficulty in passing urine
  • Skin rash
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Nervousness
  • Aggression or anger
  • Loss of balance control
  • Changes in vision
  • Back pain
  • Changes in pattern of speech
  • Confusion
  • Weight gain
  • Body pain
  • Drowsiness

Uses of Riswel LS Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Schizophrenia
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Drug-induced Extrapyramidal Symptoms
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time required for Riswel LS Tablet to show its effect is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Riswel LS Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Riswel LS Tablet as it may increase the risk of side effects like dizziness, difficulty in concentration, impaired judgment, etc.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Riswel LS Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Riswel LS Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Due to the lack of safety information, Riswel LS Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary.

Narrow angle glaucoma

Narrow-angle glaucoma is an eye condition that occurs due to the blockage of the drainage canals (the structure inside the eye that allows fluid to drain normally from the eye), causing increased pressure inside the eye. Riswel LS Tablet is not recommended if you have narrow-angle glaucoma as it may increase the risk of mydriasis (a condition in which the pupil of the eye gets widened due to increased eye pressure).

Allergy

Avoid taking Riswel LS Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Riswel LS Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Due to the lack of safety information, Riswel LS Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary.
General warnings

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare life-threatening condition characterised by fever, an abnormally high body temperature, muscle rigidity, altered mental status, irregular pulse or blood pressure, etc. Riswel LS Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have a history of a neuroleptic malignant syndrome as it can trigger or aggravate symptoms like high fever and muscle stiffness.

Diabetes and dyslipidaemia

Riswel LS Tablet may increase the blood sugar levels and lipids (fats) levels in the body. Your doctor will assess these parameters before initiation of the treatment and may closely monitor your sugar and lipids levels throughout the treatment.

Use in children

Riswel LS Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.

Drug withdrawal

Riswel LS Tablet should not be discontinued abruptly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms such as headache, anxiety, sleeplessness, sweating, etc. Your doctor may suggest an appropriate regimen to gradually stop the treatment.

Use in elderly

Riswel LS Tablet should be used with caution in elderly people due to the increased risk of orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure while standing up from a sitting or lying position) and kidney injury.

Driving or operating machines

Riswel LS Tablet may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Hence avoid performing activities that require high mental alertness such as driving vehicles or operating machines during the treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Riswel LS Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the recommended dose. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose of Riswel LS Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Riswel LS Tablet as it may increase the risk of side effects like dizziness, difficulty in concentration, impaired judgment, etc.
Interaction with Medicine

Atenolol

Clobazam

Clozapine

Tramadol

Levodopa

Bisoprolol

Metformin

Disease interactions

Gastrointestinal blockage

Gastrointestinal obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of the intestine that prevents food or liquid from passing through it. Riswel LS Tablet should be used with caution in case of gastrointestinal obstruction. This medicine can reduce muscle mobility and cause delayed emptying of food from the digestive tract. Thus it may further worsen your condition.

Obstructive uropathy

Obstructive uropathy is a disorder of the urinary tract. It leads to obstruction in normal urinary flow, causing retention of urine in the urinary bladder (an organ that stores urine). Riswel LS Tablet should be used with caution if you have partial obstructive uropathy, as it may further aggravate your condition.

Liver Disease

Riswel LS Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have liver problems as this medicine is broken down in the liver, and if your liver is not working correctly, it may cause an accumulation of this medicine in the body, resulting in toxicity.

Kidney Disease

Riswel LS Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney problems as this medicine is filtered by your kidneys. If you have kidney problems, this medicine will not get filtered properly, thus increasing the risk of toxicity. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your clinical condition.

Dementia

Riswel LS Tablet is not recommended for use in case of dementia-related psychosis (memory loss along with hallucinations) as it may increase the risk of heart failure or infectious diseases like pneumonia (lung infection). This risk is especially high in the elderly. Your doctor may recommend replacement with a suitable alternative based on your clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Riswel LS Tablet as instructed by your doctor. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablet. Take Riswel LS Tablet at the same time every day for ease of remembering. Do not take in larger amounts than prescribed. Drink an adequate amount of water to avoid any stomach discomfort. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Riswel LS Tablet as they may increase the risk of side effects. Keep Riswel LS Tablet away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that the unused or expired medicine is disposed of properly. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects that persist or worsen. Avoid sudden discontinuation of this medicine as it may cause withdrawal symptoms such as headache, anxiety, sleeplessness, sweating, etc.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works
Riswel LS Tablet inhibits the release of chemical substances that are responsible for causing the symptoms associated with mental conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Legal Status

Unknown

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Classification

Category

Atypical antipsychotics, Anticholinergic antiparkinson agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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