Aripiprazole



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  • Contains / Salt: Aripiprazole


Aripiprazole Information



Aripiprazole Benefits & Uses

Aripiprazole is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Aripiprazole Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Schizophrenia
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dose range: 10 - 30 mg/day
Geriatric
  • Disease: Schizophrenia
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dose range: 10 - 30 mg/day
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Schizophrenia
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Autism
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Aripiprazole Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Aripiprazole is used -

Severe

  • पेट दर्द

Moderate

Mild

  • Diarrhoea
  • Increased appetite
  • Weight gain
  • Rash
  • Restlessness

Common

Aripiprazole Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Aripiprazole safe for pregnant women?


    Aripiprazole can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Aripiprazole, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Aripiprazole safe during breastfeeding?


    Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Aripiprazole. It should only be taken after medical advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Aripiprazole on the Kidneys?


    Aripiprazole is completely safe for kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Aripiprazole on the Liver?


    Aripiprazole is not harmful for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Aripiprazole on the Heart?


    Aripiprazole is rarely harmful for the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Aripiprazole with Other Drugs

Aripiprazole should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Aripiprazole Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aripiprazole unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Aripiprazole

  • Is this Aripiprazole habit forming or addictive?


    Aripiprazole does not cause addiction.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Aripiprazole as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Aripiprazole only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Yes, this Aripiprazole works for mental disorders.

    Yes

Aripiprazole Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Aripiprazole


    Taking Aripiprazole with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Aripiprazole


    Taking alcohol with Aripiprazole can be dangerous.

    Severe


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Abilify® (aripiprazole)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 440,442

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 184-188

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