Janssen, L.P. (Titusville, NJ) announced FDA approval of Risperdal (risperidone) orally disintegrating tablets, for the symptomatic treatment of irritability in autistic children and adolescents. Risperdal was originally approved for the short-term treatment of adults with schizophrenia, and for the short-term treatment of adults with acute manic or mixed episodes associated with extreme mood swings.
Irritability and autism.(FDA Focus: A monthly review of FDA activity, including issuances of approvals, labeling changes, and gu
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