Apexidone 0.5, 30 tablets
Apex Pharma
Apex Pharma
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.