vepridone tablet 1mg

Highlights

• It is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).

Directions For Use

• Vepridone is used with or without food.
• The typical dose of vepridone for adults is 2 mg/day divided into one or two doses and 1-2 mg dose may be added after 24 hours up to 4-8 mg/day based on patient response.
• The usual dose for children is 0.5 mg once daily and 0.5-1 mg dose may be added after 24 hours up to 3 mg/day based on patient response.The maximum dose for adult patients of vepridone is 16 mg/day oral.

Warnings

• Please consult your doctor when taking this medicine if you are pregnant.

Precautions

• Before taking risperidone tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or to paliperidone or if you have any other allergies.This product may contain inactive ingredients which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
• Before using this medication tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history especially of liver disease,kidney disease,seizures, difficulty swallowing, low white blood cell count, parkinson's disease, dementia, certain eye problems (cataracts, glaucoma), personal or family history of diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol/triglyceride levels, breathing trouble during sleep (sleep apnea).
• This medication may make you sweat less making you more likely to get heat stroke. Avoid doing things that may cause you to overheat such as hard work or exercise in hot weather or using hot tubs.When the weather is hot drink a lot of fluids and dress lightly. If you overheat quickly look for a place to cool down and rest.Get medical help right away if you have a fever that does not go away, mental/mood changes, headache, or dizziness.