Autistic Disorder-associated Irritability
Autistic disorder-associated irritability is a behaviour that can accompany autism spectrum disorder, a neurological and developmental condition affecting how people interact, communicate, learn and behave. Irritability is one behaviour that sometimes occurs alongside it.
Key points
- Risperidone belongs to a class of medicines that can help manage irritability in this condition.
- Autism spectrum disorder is called a developmental disorder because signs generally appear in the first two years of life, though it can be diagnosed at any age.
Common questions about Autistic Disorder-associated Irritability
Which medicine is listed for autistic disorder-associated irritability?
Risperdal is the listed product and contains risperidone. It is available as a tablet in strengths of 1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg and 4 mg. Risperidone is the single ingredient represented by the attached product.
Is risperidone the only ingredient in the listed product?
Yes. Risperdal contains risperidone as its only ingredient. The product is available as a tablet in four strengths: 1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg and 4 mg, all as tablets.