Haldol® is a drug for use in certain mental and psychological disorders and belongs to the group of drugs known as neuroleptics. The indications for Haldol® are as follows: In addition to the above-mentioned original indications, Haldol® is also indicated for the treatment of pathological muscle twitching (tic disorders, e.g. Gilles de la Tourette’s syndrome) … Haldol
Special features for children and young people Children develop movement disorders even at low doses of Haldol®, so extreme caution is needed during treatment in children under 12 years of age. There are currently no long-term studies on this, so the indication should be established very carefully before a child is treated with Haldol®. Pregnancy … Special features for children and young people | Haldol
Price Since there is always talk of cost pressure in the health care system, we think it is important to know the prices of medicines (prices are given as examples and are not recommendations): Risperdal® tablets 2 mg | 50 tablespoons (N2) | 123.11 € Risperdal® tablets 4 mg | 100 tablespoons (N3) | 450.76 … Price | Risperdal
ExplanationDefinition Risperdal® is a so-called “atypical neuroleptic”, i.e. a fairly modern drug for psychoses. In addition, it is also used in the treatment of mania. Risperdal® is one of the few drugs which can also be used as a so-called “depot”. With such a depot medication the daily tablet intake is omitted and the patient … Risperdal
Dosage For schizophrenia: Start with 2-4 mg divided into 1-2 doses per day. The maximum dose here is 8 mg. In mania: A dose of 3-4 mg a day is recommended. The dose of 6 mg should not be exceeded. In case of dementia: In this case the medication should be taken very carefully. It … Dosage | Risperdal
Interactions If clozapine is administered at the same time, the concentration of clozapine in the blood may increase. If carbamazepine is given at the same time, Risperdal® may drop in the blood. Antihypertensive drugs can have an increased effect in combination with Risperdal®. Risperdal® and alcohol Risperdal® is a psychotropic drug, i.e. a drug that … Interactions | Risperdal
Introduction The drug Risperdal® contains the active ingredient risperidone and is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and delusional disorders due to its antipsychotic and sedative effect. It is also used to treat hallucinations, psychoses, obsessive-compulsive disorders and aggressive behavior. Risperdal® belongs to the subgroup of atypical neuroleptics, which have fewer adverse effects than conservative … Side effects of Risperdal®
Weight gain By blocking the histamine receptor in particular, Risperdal® leads to weight gain, which is exacerbated by a previous hyperglycaemia (too much sugar in the blood). A cause of weight gain that should not be underestimated is the need to consume sugary drinks, which worsens the existing dry mouth and tooth status. The metabolic … Weight gain | Side effects of Risperdal®
Contraindications The contraindications result from the side effects. Patients who already suffer from the above-mentioned symptoms even without taking Risperdal® should not be treated with Risperdal®. The use of Risperdal® should be carefully considered in patients with heart problems. Risperdal® is contraindicated in some heart diseases (e.g. cardiac dysrhythmia) because it inhibits the excitation of … Contraindications | Side effects of Risperdal®
Risperdal® is a prescription drug, also known as Risperidon®. This is a so-called psychotropic drug which can be used to treat various mental illnesses such as schizophrenia or mania. As Risperdal® is a drug which can sometimes have serious side effects, it is important to pay attention to the interactions and potential side effects of … Risperdal and alcohol – is it compatible?
Interactions with Risperdal® intake If a patient takes Risperdal® and alcohol together, various interactions can occur. Among other things, the actual effect of Risperdal® can be reversed and the side effects can be intensified instead. However, if Risperdal® is taken at the same time as alcohol, interactions can also occur with other medicines. For example, … Interactions with Risperdal® intake | Risperdal and alcohol – is it compatible?
Introduction The drug Zyprexa® belongs to the group of so-called atypical neuroleptics. Zyprexa® is the trade name, but the original active ingredient is olanzapine. This drug is used to treat various disorders of the psyche, including in particular schizophrenia and mania in bipolar disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders. More information about the mechanism of action and … Zyprexa® side effects
