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Uses
Risperidone tablets are indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia. Efficacy was established in 4 short-term trials in adults, 2 short-term trials in adolescents (ages 13 to 17 years), and one long-term maintenance trial in adults [see Clinical Studies (14.1)].
Monotherapy
Risperidone tablets are indicated for the treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder. Efficacy was established in 2 short-term trials in adults and one short-term trial in children and adolescents (ages 10 to 17 years)[see Clinical Studies (14.2)].
Adjunctive Therapy
Risperidone tablets adjunctive therapy with lithium or valproate is indicated for the treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder. Efficacy was established in one short-term trial in adults [see Clinical Studies (14.3)].
Risperidone tablets are indicated for the treatment of irritability associated with autistic disorder, including symptoms of aggression towards others, deliberate self-injuriousness, temper tantrums, and quickly changing moods. Efficacy was established in 3 short-term trials in children and adolescents (ages 5 to 17 years) [see Clinical Studies (14.4)].
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Other Information
Risperidone tablets USP contain risperidone USP, an atypical antipsychotic belonging to the chemical class of benzisoxazole derivatives. The chemical designation is 3-[2-[4-(6-fluoro-1,2- benzisoxazol-3-yl)-1-piperidinyl]ethyl]-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-2-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one. Its molecular formula is C23H27FN4O2 and its molecular weight is 410.49. The structural formula is:
Risperidone USP is a white to slightly beige powder. It is practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in methylene chloride, and soluble in methanol and 0.1 N HCl.
Risperidone tablets USP are for oral administration and available in 0.25 mg (orange), 0.5 mg (orange), 1 mg (white), 2 mg (yellow), 3 mg (orange), and 4 mg (brown) strengths. Risperidone tablets contain the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, propylene glycol (except 1 mg), sodium lauryl sulphate, sodium starch glycolate and polyethylene glycol (1 mg). Tablets of 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, and 4 mg also contain talc and titanium dioxide. 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, and 3 mg tablets contain FD&C Yellow # 6 aluminum lake, the 2 mg tablets contain yellow iron oxide; the 4 mg tablets contain iron oxide red.
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