Apexidone 0.5, 30 tablets

Apexidone 0.5 mg, 30 tablets

Composition (per 1 tablet):

• Risperidone - 0.5 mg

Pharmacological properties:

• Class: atypical antipsychotic
• Mechanism of action: blocks dopamine (D₂) and serotonin (5-HT₂) receptors, regulating the neurotransmitter balance in the brain.
• Has an antipsychotic, antimanic and mood-stabilizing effect.
• Pharmacokinetics: well absorbed when taken orally, metabolized in the liver to form an active metabolite (9-hydroxyrisperidone).

Indications for use:

• Schizophrenia in adults and adolescents
• Acute manic episodes in bipolar disorder
• Behavioral disorders in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (irritability, aggression, self-harming behavior)

Method of administration and dosage:

The dosage of Apexidon will vary depending on the individual patient and their condition.
The usual starting dose for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder is 2 mg to 4 mg per day.
The dosage can be gradually increased until the desired effect is achieved.
The maximum recommended dose for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder is 16 mg per day.