How is Risdiplam dosed?
The recommended dose for patients 1 month of age and older is 2 mg/kg, rounding to the nearest 5 mg increment. For example, a patient who weighs 25 kg would receive 125 mg of risdiplam per day.
What is the dosage form of Risdiplam?
Risdiplam is available in powder form for solution.
How is Risdiplam administered?
Risdiplam is administered orally by mixing the powder with a liquid (such as water or juice) to create a solution. Take the medicine after a meal at about the same time each day, and drink a glass of water after taking the liquid to ensure complete swallowing. It can also be given through a nasogastric or gastrotomy tube.
What are common precautions when taking Risdiplam?
Common precautions when taking risdiplam orally include informing your doctor about any allergies or unusual reactions to medicines, notifying your healthcare professional if you have any other types of allergies, being cautious if you have liver disease, following your doctor's instructions and the patient information leaflet carefully, taking the medicine after a meal at about the same time each day, and drinking a glass of water after taking the liquid to ensure complete swallowing. Contact your doctor for medical advice about side effects and report them to the FDA.