Risperidone Tablets IP 1 mg

Risperidone Tablets IP 1 mg is an antipsychotic medication containing Risperidone, which belongs to the class of atypical antipsychotic medicines. It is prescribed by qualified healthcare professionals for the management of certain mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder, and specific behavioural symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder in eligible patients, depending on age, diagnosis, and approved prescribing guidelines. Risperidone works primarily by influencing dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain, helping regulate mood, thinking, perception, and behaviour. It may help reduce symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, agitation, and certain forms of behavioural disturbance when used for an appropriate indication. The 1 mg tablet strength allows clinicians to individualize treatment according to the patient's condition and response. Common side effects may include drowsiness, dizziness, increased appetite, weight gain, and movement-related symptoms; it may also increase prolactin levels and cause metabolic changes. Risperidone should be taken strictly as prescribed, and treatment should not be started, adjusted, or discontinued without medical advice. It requires particular caution in older adults with dementia-related psychosis, as this use is associated with an increased risk of death.