Evidence of physical ability to perform the requested privilege. Data from professional practice review by an organization(s) that currently privileges the applicant (if available). Peer and/or faculty recommendation. When renewing privileges, review of the practitionerâs performance within the hospital.
Janssen, however, also marketed Risperdal as a treatment for older people with agitation from dementia, which is not an FDA-approved use of the medication. In fact, it can be dangerous for older adults with dementia to take antipsychotics, including Risperdal, and Janssen had to pay a fine for misbranding the drug.
SIMPLICITY. The starting dosage of risperidone is 0.25 mg per day in children weighing less than 44 lb (20 kg), and 0.5 mg per day in persons weighing at least 44 lb. 8 Depending on weight, doses may be titrated by 0.25 to 0.5 mg per day at two-week intervals, with targets of 0.5 and 1.0 mg per day.009 Jun 15;79(12):1104-1107. Risperidone (Risperdal) is a mixed serotonin-dopamine antagonist labeled to treat schizophrenia and mania associated with bipolar I disorder in adults. It was recently approved for the treatment of irritability associated with autistic disorder in children five to 17 years of age.