Risperdal®(For medical professional reference only)
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Appearance
Risperidone tablets 2mg are pale orange film-coated tablets, revealing white after removal of the coating.
Indication
1. Indicated for treatment of acute and chronic schizophrenia and significant positive symptoms (e.g., hallucinations, delusions, thought disorder, hostility, suspicion) and negative symptoms (e.g., unresponsiveness, emotional apathy and social apathy, hypologia) of other types of psychotic states. It can also be used to mitigate emotional symptoms associated with schizophrenia (e.g., depression, sense of guilt, anxiety). If the product proves effective in the treatment of patients in the acute phase, it will have continued clinical efficacy in maintenance treatment.
2. It can be used in the treatment of manic episodes of bipolar disorder, manifested as high spirits, exaggeration or irritability, too high self-evaluation, decreased sleep requirements, accelerated speed of speech, hypermetamorphosis, distraction or poor judgment (including disorders or aggressive behavior).