Neuroscience
Johnson & Johnson released information earlier today that the Food and Drug Administration did not approve its antipsychotic medication Risperdal (risperidone) for use as a treatment for psychotic symptoms in Alzheimer disease.
Full U.S. prescribing information for Risperdal can be found at a number of locations on the Web, including, if you click here, this webpage.
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Anthony H. Risser | neuroscience | neuropsychology | brain | neurology | alzheimer disease
- Clinical Trials: Solanezumab In Alzheimer's Disease
From Bloomberg: Eli Lilly Shares Rise on Alzheimer’s Drug Hopes By Drew Armstrong and Robert Langreth Dec 6, 2011 [snip] "Solanezumab is an antibody designed to clear protein fragments called beta amyloid that clutter the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s...
- Neuropsychology Abstract Of The Day: Alzheimer Drug Regimens & Delivery Systems
Bassil, N & Grossberg, GT. (2009). Novel regimens and delivery systems in the pharmacological treatment of Alzheimer's disease. CNS Drugs, 23(4), 293-307. The mainstay of current management of patients with Alzheimer's disease involves drugs that...
- Fda: Alzheimer Disease, Aricept (donepezil Hydrochloride)
From the FDA last week: FDA Approves Expanded Use of Treatment for Patients With Severe Alzheimer's Disease FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE P06-168 October 13, 2006 Media Inquiries: Susan Cruzan, 301-827-6242 Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA...
- Reminyl (galantamine Hydrobromide) (continued)
Safety Concerns Reported on J.& J. Alzheimer's Drug By ANDREW POLLACK New York Times Published: January 22, 2005 Regulators are reviewing the safety of the Alzheimer's disease drug Reminyl after data from two clinical trials indicated...
- Reminyl (galantamine Hydrobromide)
From the New York Times: Johnson & Johnson Reports Reminyl Deaths By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: January 21, 2005 Filed at 5:08 p.m. ET RARITAN, N.J. (AP) -- Patients taking Alzheimer's drug Reminyl in a test for another use had higher...
Neuroscience
FDA Says 'No' to Risperdal (Risperidone) as a Treatment for Psychotic Symptoms in Alzheimer Disease
Johnson & Johnson released information earlier today that the Food and Drug Administration did not approve its antipsychotic medication Risperdal (risperidone) for use as a treatment for psychotic symptoms in Alzheimer disease.
Full U.S. prescribing information for Risperdal can be found at a number of locations on the Web, including, if you click here, this webpage.
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Anthony H. Risser | neuroscience | neuropsychology | brain | neurology | alzheimer disease
- Clinical Trials: Solanezumab In Alzheimer's Disease
From Bloomberg: Eli Lilly Shares Rise on Alzheimer’s Drug Hopes By Drew Armstrong and Robert Langreth Dec 6, 2011 [snip] "Solanezumab is an antibody designed to clear protein fragments called beta amyloid that clutter the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s...
- Neuropsychology Abstract Of The Day: Alzheimer Drug Regimens & Delivery Systems
Bassil, N & Grossberg, GT. (2009). Novel regimens and delivery systems in the pharmacological treatment of Alzheimer's disease. CNS Drugs, 23(4), 293-307. The mainstay of current management of patients with Alzheimer's disease involves drugs that...
- Fda: Alzheimer Disease, Aricept (donepezil Hydrochloride)
From the FDA last week: FDA Approves Expanded Use of Treatment for Patients With Severe Alzheimer's Disease FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE P06-168 October 13, 2006 Media Inquiries: Susan Cruzan, 301-827-6242 Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA...
- Reminyl (galantamine Hydrobromide) (continued)
Safety Concerns Reported on J.& J. Alzheimer's Drug By ANDREW POLLACK New York Times Published: January 22, 2005 Regulators are reviewing the safety of the Alzheimer's disease drug Reminyl after data from two clinical trials indicated...
- Reminyl (galantamine Hydrobromide)
From the New York Times: Johnson & Johnson Reports Reminyl Deaths By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: January 21, 2005 Filed at 5:08 p.m. ET RARITAN, N.J. (AP) -- Patients taking Alzheimer's drug Reminyl in a test for another use had higher...