Riz Plus 3mg/2mg Tablet DT

Making informed decisions about your health is essential. This page offers a detailed look at Riz Plus 3mg/2mg Tablet DT, providing you with the facts about its therapeutic uses, recommended dosage, potential side effects, drug interactions, and other vital information. Use this knowledge to have meaningful conversations with your healthcare provider about Riz Plus 3mg/2mg Tablet DT and your treatment options.

MRP: ₹ 106.5
Packing: 10.0 tablet dt in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Risperidone (3mg) + Trihexyphenidyl (2mg)
Brand: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Uses: Schizophrenia

Description

Riz Plus 3mg/2mg Tablet DT is a combination medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia
It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts
Riz Plus 3mg/2mg Tablet DT is taken with or without food, preferably at night
However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body
Take this in the dose and duration advised by your doctor
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember
It is important not to stop this medicine suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, constipation, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, tremor, blurred vision, and dryness in mouth
Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in the blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down
It also causes dizziness and sleepiness
So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you
This medicine may increase your weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol but modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect.
Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Riz Plus 3mg/2mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Riz Plus 3mg/2mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Riz Plus 3mg/2mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Riz Plus 3mg/2mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Riz Plus 3mg/2mg Tablet DT may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Riz Plus 3mg/2mg Tablet DT can cause blurring of vision, dizziness, mild nausea, and mental confusion in some cases. This may affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Riz Plus 3mg/2mg Tablet DT is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Riz Plus 3mg/2mg Tablet DT may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: Riz Plus 3mg/2mg Tablet DT may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Riz Plus 3mg/2mg Tablet DT

In Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal
Riz Plus 3mg/2mg Tablet DT helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes
It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life
Do not stop taking it unless advised by the doctor
It can take several weeks for your symptoms to improve; so keep using the medicine even if you do not think it is working.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Riz Plus 3mg/2mg Tablet DT, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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