PRODUCT DETAILS

About Kridyl Forte Tablet MD

RISPERIDONE+TRIHEXYPHENIDYL belongs to the class of antipsychotic drugs, primarily used to treat schizophrenia, acute manic episodes (irritable mood, having suicidal thoughts). Schizophrenia is a condition that affects the way your brain processes information. It causes you to lose touch with reality. You might see, hear, or believe things that are not real. Schizophrenia is a symptom, not an illness. A mental or physical illness, substance abuse, or extreme stress or trauma can cause it.

RISPERIDONE+TRIHEXYPHENIDYL is a fixed-dose combination composed of two medicines, namely, Risperidone and, Trihexyphenidyl. Risperidone belongs to a group of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. Risperidone is decreases dopaminergic and serotonergic activity in the brain which decreases the symptoms of schizophrenia and mood disorders. Trihexyphenidyl is in a category of medicines called antimuscarinic drugs. It acts on the nervous system and corrects some of the chemical imbalances that cause Parkinson's disease and some side effects that arise during antipsychotic treatment.

Uses of Kridyl Forte Tablet MD

Schizophrenia (Mental illness in which a person confuses), acute manic episodes (irritable mood, having suicidal thoughts).

Medicinal Benefits of Kridyl Forte Tablet MD

RISPERIDONE+TRIHEXYPHENIDYL is used to treat schizophrenia (A mental illness in which a person is confused), and acute manic episodes (irritable mood, having suicidal thoughts). RISPERIDONE+TRIHEXYPHENIDYL is a fixed-dose combination composed of two different medicines, namely, Risperidone and, Trihexyphenidyl. Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic that acts by regulating the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to enhance mood, perception, and behavior. Trihexyphenidyl is an anticholinergic agent that acts on the nervous system and corrects some of the chemical imbalances that cause Parkinson's disease and some side effects that arise during antipsychotic treatment.

Directions for Use

Always take exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor if you are not sure. Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and for how long. This will depend on your condition and varies from person to person.

Side Effects of Kridyl Forte Tablet MD

Like other drugs, RISPERIDONE+TRIHEXYPHENIDYL may cause some unpleasant effects. However, some of its undesirable effects do not require medical attention. These undesirable happens because the body is adjusting to the new medicine. The most common side effects include nausea, constipation, dryness in the mouth, weight gain, sleepiness, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), and nervousness. Report to your doctor, if you notice any severe side effects of the medicine.

Similar Drugs

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug-Drug Interaction:

RISPERIDONE+TRIHEXYPHENIDYL may interact with antidepressants (amitriptyline), medications used to treat mental illness (chlorpromazine, thioridazine, clozapine),  medications used to treat an irregular heartbeat (disopyramide), medications used to treat Parkinson's disease (levodopa),  medications used to treat viral infections (amantadine), a medicine for treating some infections (rifampicin), medicines used to treat epilepsy (carbamazepine, phenytoin), and medicines used to treat used for certain types of heart disease (quinidine). This is not a complete list of drug interactions, so tell your doctor every possible drug, herbal and non-herbal products, you are using.

Safety Advice

DRIVING

RISPERIDONE+TRIHEXYPHENIDYL is not safe during the drive because it can make you feel drowsy. So, you should not do anything that requires concentration and attention.

LIVER

RISPERIDONE+TRIHEXYPHENIDYL is to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

 

KIDNEY

RISPERIDONE+TRIHEXYPHENIDYL is to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.