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RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION, Pack of 1 Injection
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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION is an antipsychotic medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This medication helps to improve mood, behavior, and thoughts by preventing the effects of dopamine and serotonin, two chemical messengers in the brain. Common side effects include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, constipation, and weight gain.
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Composition :

RISPERIDONE-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Johnson & Johnson Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION

RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION belongs to the group of medicines called 'atypical antipsychotics' used to treat schizophrenia. It is also used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat bipolar disorder. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder which causes unusual or disturbed thinking, inappropriate emotions and loss of interest in life. 

RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION contains 'Risperidone' that works by blocking the effects of chemical messengers in the brain (i.e. dopamine and serotonin), thereby helps in improving mood, behaviour and thoughts. 

RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION will be administered by a healthcare professional; In some cases, RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION may cause common side-effects such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, constipation, weight gain, and dry mouth. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Avoid breastfeeding while on treatment with RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid driving or operating machinery as RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION may cause dizziness. Do not consume alcohol along with RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION as it could lead to increased dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION

Treatment of Schizophrenia and Bipolar disorder

Directions for Use

RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION 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 bipolar disorder. RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION works by blocking the effects of chemical messengers in the brain (i.e. dopamine and serotonin), thereby helps in improving mood, behaviour, and thoughts.

How RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION Works

RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION contains 'Risperidone' that works by blocking the effects of chemical messengers in the brain (i.e. dopamine and serotonin), thereby helps in improving mood, behaviour and thoughts.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Fatigue
  • Constipation
  • Weight gain
  • Dry mouth

What if I have taken an overdose of RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION

RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION is administered by a health care professional in a hospital setting. Hence, the chances of overdose are less. Dystonic reactions (a movement disorder that involves involuntary muscle contractions, which can affect the face, neck, abdomen, pelvis, larynx, or extremities) and tachycardia are said to be the primary signs of RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION overdose. There is no specific antidote for Ondansetron overdose. Your doctor may take necessary measures if an overdose is suspected.

Drug Warnings

Do not take RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION 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 RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION 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 RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION and for at least 12 weeks after the last dose. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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RisperidoneZiprasidone
Critical
RisperidoneCisapride
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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RisperidoneZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection:
Co-administration of Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection with Ziprasidone together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
RisperidoneCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection:
When Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection is taken with Cisapride, it can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking cisapride together with Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
RisperidonePramipexole
Critical
How does the drug interact with Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection:
Taking Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection with Pramipexole may reduce the effectiveness of Pramipexole.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection with Pramipexole is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, and lightheadedness contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
RisperidoneMetoclopramide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection:
Co-administration of Metoclopramide with Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection can increase the risk of side effects like uncontrolled movement disorder.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection with Metoclopramide is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms like muscle spasms or movements that you can't stop or control, such as lip smacking, chewing, puckering, frowning or scowling, tongue thrusting, teeth clenching, jaw twitching, blinking, eye-rolling, shaking or jerking of arms and legs, shaking, jitteriness, restlessness, pacing, and foot tapping contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
RisperidoneSparfloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection:
Coadministration of Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection with sparfloxacin can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Sparfloxacin with Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
RisperidonePethidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection:
Combining Meperidine with Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection can increase the brain related side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Pethidine with Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in judgment, reaction speed and motor coordination. Do not discontinue any medications without a consulting a doctor.
RisperidonePhenobarbital
Severe
How does the drug interact with Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection:
Taking Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection with phenobarbital may significantly reduce the blood levels of Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking phenobarbital and Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection together can possibly result in an interaction, but can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor.Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
RisperidoneSotalol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection:
Using sotalol together with Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Sotalol and Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
RisperidoneProcainamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection:
When Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection is taken with Procainamide, it can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm and other side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection with Procainamide can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
RisperidoneNilotinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection:
Taking Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection and Nilotinib can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm and other side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Nilotinib and Risperdal Consta 50mg Injection, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • 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.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION as it may cause increased dizziness. RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION may also increase the effects of alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION may pass into the breastmilk. Avoid breastfeeding while on treatment with RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION and for at least 12 weeks after the last dose. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Driving

Unsafe

Do not drive or operate machinery as RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION may cause tiredness, dizziness and drowsiness.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

The safety and effectiveness of RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION in children below 18 years have not been established.

FAQs

RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION belongs to the group of medicines called atypical antipsychotics used to treat schizophrenia. It is also used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat bipolar disorder. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder which causes unusual or disturbed thinking, inappropriate emotions and loss of interest in life.

RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION works by balancing the chemical messengers called neurotransmitters and blocking the effect of dopamine and serotonin located in the brain, thereby helping to improve mood, behaviour, and thoughts.

Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help in stimulating saliva and thereby prevents drying of the mouth.

RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION may cause weight gain. Therefore, avoid excessive eating and follow a healthy diet. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION may impair fertility in females of reproductive potential due to an increase in serum prolactin levels. However, this effect may be reversible. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of RISPERDAL CONSTA 50MG INJECTION. Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking, instead lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Corporate Communications, Johnson & Johnson Private Limited., 501 Arena Space, Behind Majas Bus Depot, Off Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road, Jogeshwari (E), Mumbai 400 060
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Written By

Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

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Reviewed By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Jan 1, 2025 | 2:45 PM IST

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Reference

  1. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a615012.html
  2. https://www.drugs.com/pregnancy/risperidone.html
  3. https://www.janssenlabels.com/package-insert/product-monograph/prescribing-information/RISPERDAL+CONSTA-pi.pdf
  4. https://www.perserishcp.com/prescribing-information.pdf
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