Cydon 0.5 Tablet 10's

Cydon 0.5 Tablet is used to treat schizophrenia. It is also used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat mania or mixed episodes (mania and depression) in adults and children above 10 years with bipolar disorder. Cydon 0.5 Tablet is also used to treat behavioural problems in children aged 5 to 16 years with autism.

Cydon 0.5 Tablet contains 'Risperidone' that works by blocking the effects of chemical messengers in the brain (i.e. dopamine and serotonin). Thus, it helps in improving mood, behaviour and thoughts. Cydon 0.5 Tablet elevates the symptoms of the disease and prevents them from coming back. 

Take Cydon 0.5 Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as sleepiness, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, and fatigue. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while on treatment with Cydon 0.5 Tablet . Cydon 0.5 Tablet may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Cydon 0.5 Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Cydon 0.5 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antipsychotics used to treat schizophrenia. It is also used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat mania or mixed episodes (mania and depression) in adults and children above 10 years with bipolar disorder. Cydon 0.5 Tablet is also used to treat behavioural problems such as irritability, aggression, self-injury, and mood changes in children aged 5 to 16 years with autism. Cydon 0.5 Tablet works by blocking the effects of chemical messengers in the brain (i.e. dopamine and serotonin). Thus, it helps in improving mood, behaviour and thoughts. Cydon 0.5 Tablet elevates the symptoms of the disease and prevents them from coming back. 

• Sleepiness
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Fatigue

Do not take Cydon 0.5 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart problems, low white blood cell count, seizures, breast cancer, low bone mineral density, Parkinson's disease, dehydration, phenylketonuria (accumulation of amino acid-phenylalanine in the body), liver or kidney problems. Rise slowly from sitting or lying position as Cydon 0.5 Tablet may cause orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing). Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while on treatment with Cydon 0.5 Tablet . 

Drug-Drug Interactions: Cydon 0.5 Tablet may have interaction with drugs used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (aripiprazole), drugs used to treat anxiety disorders (lorazepam, diazepam, alprazolam), anti-depressants (citalopram, duloxetine, fluoxetine, escitalopram, trazodone, sertraline), anti-histamine (diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine), anti-convulsant (divalproex sodium, gabapentin, clonazepam, lamotrigine, pregabalin), pain killers (oxycodone, tramadol), bronchodilator (albuterol), and drugs used to treat psychosis (quetiapine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption whilst on treatment with Cydon 0.5 Tablet .

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have dementia (memory loss), CNS depression, liver disease, seizures, low blood pressure, diabetes, lipid alterations, parkinsonism, acute alcohol intoxication, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (occurs due to reaction with anti-psychotic drugs), Tardive dyskinesia (repetitive, involuntary movements), irregular heartbeat (with QT interval prolongation), kidney impairment/disease, blood abnormalities, Priapism (prolonged erection of the penis), and hyperprolactinemia (higher levels of prolactin in the blood).

• ARIPIPRAZOLE
• LORAZEPAM
• DIAZEPAM
• ALPRAZOLAM
• CITALOPRAM
• DULOXETINE
• FLUOXETINE
• ESCITALOPRAM
• TRAZODONE
• SERTRALINE
• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• HYDROXYZINE
• DIVALPROEX SODIUM
• GABAPENTIN
• CLONAZEPAM
• LAMOTRIGINE
• PREGABALIN
• OXYCODONE
• TRAMADOL
• ALBUTEROL
• QUETIAPINE

• Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
• Regularly attend therapy sessions.
• Perform meditation and yoga.
• Follow a regular sleep pattern.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Learn about your condition, understand the risk factors and follow the doctor’s treatment plan.

• While taking Cydon 0.5 Tablet , you may become more sensitive to extreme temperatures (like too hot or too cold). Hence, it is advisable to avoid getting too cold or too hot or becoming dehydrated, especially during summer. Drink plenty of fluid and water to cope with this condition. 

• If you are due to undergo surgery or dental procedure, inform the doctor that you are taking Cydon 0.5 Tablet .

• Consult your doctor immediately if you have suicidal tendencies, such as thoughts of harming or killing yourself.

Schizophrenia: It is a condition in which the person may see, hear or feel things that are not there, believe things that are not true, feel unusually suspicious or confused. Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders, movement disorders, disorganised thinking, loss of interest, lack of emotions, etc.

Manic depression (bipolar disorder): Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression or bipolar disease, is a mental health disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from manic highs to depressive lows. Symptoms of manic episodes include high energy, loss of touch with reality, and reduced need for sleep. Symptoms of depressive episodes include low motivation, low energy, and loss of interest in daily life.

Autism: It is a developmental diability which causes repetitive behaviour, problems with communication, and difficulty interacting with others.