Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Risperidone
Drug Class
Neuro
Chemical Class
Benzoxazole
ATC Code
N05AX08
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Vepridone?
schizophrenia
used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children who are at least 13 years old
How It Works
Chemical Class
Benzoxazole
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Benzoxazole. It belongs to Psychotherapeutic Drugs pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Risperidone is 410.50. Its pKa is 8.2, 3.1.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
1 mg — 12 hourly
As initial dose. Increase gradually as required.
2
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Risperidone is contraindicated in condition like Hypersensitivity to any component of a product
Important Warnings
Risperidone carries a Boxed Warning for increased risk of death in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis
It is not approved for use in older adults with dementia-related psychosis
Do not give risperidone to a child without a doctor's advice
There is an increased incidence of cerebrovascular adverse reactions in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
tardive dyskinesia
metabolic changes
hyperprolactinemia
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Risperidonewhich give rise to further complications include Ventricular tachycardiaNeuroleptic malignant syndromeTorsade's de pointes. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Risperidone include HypotensionLethargySomnolenceMuscular rigidity. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Risperidone are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include DizzinessHeadacheFatigueNauseaVomitingAnxietyConstipation
Drug Interactions
Taking risperidone with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous or life-threatening side effects. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication
a sleeping pill
a muscle relaxer
or medicine for anxiety or seizures. Tell your doctor about all your other medicines
especially: blood pressure medication
carbamazepine
clozapine
fluoxetine ( Prozac ) or paroxetine ( Paxil )
Storage
Tab, Soln Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 415
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 20Rs 1,578.7
ServaidRs 415
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