Risperidone
Overview
Clonazepam is a benzodiazipine. Benzdiazipines are the most widely used anxiolytic drugs. The benzodiazipines are more effective and safer. They have largely replaced barbiturates and meprobamate in the treatement of anxiety.
Categories
- 24 Psychotherapeutic drugs
Primary Characterstics
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Benzisoxazole. It belongs to Psychotherapeutic Drugs pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Risperidone is 410.50.
Its pKa is 8.2, 3.1.
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Risperidone's dosage details are as follows:
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 1 mg | 1 (1) | 12 hourly | PO | As initial dose. Increase gradually as required. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| | | | Not recommended in this age group |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Risperidone is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Risperidone
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