'Risperdal' Cleared By FDA To Treat Autistic Children
'Risperdal' (Risperidone) an antipsychotic drug has been for the first time given the green signal to be implemented for symptomatic treatment of emotional disturbances// in children and teenagers suffering from Autism, by The U.S. Food and Drug Administration. An antipsychotic drug generally employed in the treatment of adults, Risperidone will thus become the first one in its leag...FDA Gives the Nod to 'Risperdal' For Use in Autistic Children
The Food and drug administration has given the go-ahead for a schizophrenia drug to be used in management of autism in children. The drug in question, Johnson & Johnson's 'Risperdal'//, holds promise in effectively managing irritability, aggression, self-injury and temper tantrums that might show up in autistic children. Risperdal, an oral drug, holds a niche position as Johnson & John...