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Drug Profile

Aripiprazole for the treatment of irritability and aggression in children and adolescents affected by autism spectrum disorders

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Pages 867-874 | Received 09 Apr 2016, Accepted 06 Jul 2016, Published online: 19 Jul 2016
 

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic approved for the treatment of irritability and aggression in children and adolescents aged 6-17 years with autism spectrum disorder.

Areas covered: This review will discuss the drug profile as well as available studies of aripiprazole in individuals with autism spectrum disorder as documented in prospective randomized controlled trials.

Expert commentary: The heterogeneity of autism spectrum disorder has implications for assessing the effectiveness and safety of aripiprazole as it may not produce the same results in two individuals with the same diagnosis but different etiologies. Subgrouping of patients according to their overall presentation of symptoms may therefore be warranted. In addition, consideration should be given to the potential causes of irritability and aggression, such as coexisting medical conditions and environmental factors including inappropriate intervention of parents and teachers. In these cases, the identification of the underlying cause is important because the appropriate management.

Declaration of interest

R. Rizzo worked on the aripiprazole trial OPD 31-12-293; 31-12-294. The authors have no other relevant affiliations or financial involvement with any organization or entity with a financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript apart from those disclosed.

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Funding

This paper was not funded.

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