PHARMACEUTICAL FORMS IN THE TREATMENT OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER: IMPACTS ON QUALITY OF LIFE

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition that 
affects communication, social interaction, and behavior, requiring individualized 
interventions. This study analyzed pharmaceutical care in the management of 
individuals with the disorder, emphasizing rational medicine use and adequacy of 
pharmaceutical forms. The narrative review, based on publications from 2020 to 2024, 
showed that there is no specific drug, but antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and herbal 
medicines have been used for associated symptoms. Pharmaceutical care proved 
essential to provide guidance, prevent adverse events, support adherence, and 
enhance treatment safety and effectiveness.