Risperidone

Risperidone

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Uses

1.1 Schizophrenia

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)].

1.2 Bipolar Mania

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)].

1.3 Irritability Associated with Autistic Disorder

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)].

History

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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:

structure

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 1mg), sodium lauryl sulphate, sodium starch glycolate and polyethylene glycol (1mg). 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.

Risperidone Manufacturers


  • Proficient Rx Lp
    Risperidone Tablet [Proficient Rx Lp]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Proficient Rx Lp
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Proficient Rx Lp]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Direct Rx
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Direct Rx]
  • State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy
    Risperidone Tablet [State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy]
  • State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy]
  • Proficient Rx Lp
    Risperidone Tablet [Proficient Rx Lp]
  • Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited
    Risperidone Tablet [Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited]
  • Sandoz Inc
    Risperidone Tablet, Orally Disintegrating [Sandoz Inc]
  • West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp
    Risperidone Tablet [West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp]
  • State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy
    Risperidone Tablet [State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy]
  • State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy]
  • Ratiopharm Inc
    Risperidone (Risperidone) Tablet, Coated [Ratiopharm Inc]
  • State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy]
  • Contract Pharmacy Services-pa
    Risperidone Tablet [Contract Pharmacy Services-pa]
  • Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet [Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Contract Pharmacy Services-pa
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Contract Pharmacy Services-pa]
  • Cobalt Laboratories
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Cobalt Laboratories]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone (Risperidone) Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone (Risperidone) Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone (Risperidone) Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Cardinal Health
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Cardinal Health]
  • Gen-source Rx
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Gen-source Rx]
  • Physicians Total Care, Inc
    Risperidone Tablet [Physicians Total Care, Inc]
  • Hikma Pharmaceutical
    Risperidone Tablet [Hikma Pharmaceutical]
  • Cardinal Health
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Cardinal Health]
  • Stat Rx Usa Llc
    Risperidone Tablet [Stat Rx Usa Llc]
  • Rebel Distributors Corp
    Risperidone Tablet [Rebel Distributors Corp]
  • H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet [H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.]
  • Cadila Healthcare Limited
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Cadila Healthcare Limited]
  • Aurolife Pharma Llc
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Aurolife Pharma Llc]
  • Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet [Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.]
  • Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet, Orally Disintegrating [Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc.]
  • Mylan Institutional Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Mylan Institutional Inc.]
  • Mylan Institutional Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet, Orally Disintegrating [Mylan Institutional Inc.]
  • Wockhardt Limited
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Wockhardt Limited]
  • Wockhardt Usa Llc
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Wockhardt Usa Llc]
  • Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Risperidone (Risperidone) Tablet, Orally Disintegrating [Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc.]
  • Cadila Healthcare Limited
    Risperidone Tablet, Orally Disintegrating [Cadila Healthcare Limited]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
    Risperidone Tablet, Orally Disintegrating [Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Mckesson Contract Packaging
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Mckesson Contract Packaging]
  • Cardinal Health
    Risperidone Tablet, Film Coated [Cardinal Health]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.