Aripiprazole Tablets
Utilized to manage schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and to support mental stability by regulating neurotransmitter activity within the brain.
Strengths: 5 · 10 · 15 · 20 · 30mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Abilify
- Therapeutic class
Antipsychotic
- Pharmacological class
Atypical Antipsychotic
- Known off-label uses
major depressive disorder
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to aripiprazole
- Minor side effects
headache; nausea; dizziness; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
insomnia; anxiety; restlessness; tremor
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Otsuka Pharmaceutical
- Onset Time
1–2 weeks
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
alcohol; carbamazepine; fluoxetine
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children under 15 years.
Precautions and warnings
avoid driving or operating machinery until reaction is known; monitor for unusual urges or compulsive behaviour; be aware of potential changes in weight or blood glucose
Serious side effects
neuroleptic malignant syndrome — requires immediate medical attention; tardive dyskinesia — requires immediate medical attention; seizures — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Utilized to manage schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and to support mental stability by regulating neurotransmitter activity within the brain.
Mechanism of action
Aripiprazole acts as a partial agonist at dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT1A receptors, and as an antagonist at serotonin 5-HT2A receptors. This modulates neuronal activity to balance dopamine levels and treat psychotic symptoms.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly necessary. Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding is not recommended.
Aripiprazole Tablets
Utilized to manage schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and to support mental stability by regulating neurotransmitter activity within the brain.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Aripiprazole
- Listed indication(s): Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Usually available as
- 90 tablets - 15 mg1134-15-mg-13448
- 60 tablets - 20 mg1134-20-mg-13452
- 60 tablets - 30 mg1134-30-mg-13462