Arian

Arian

aripiprazole

Manufacturer:

Indoco Remedies

Distributor:

Unimed
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Aripiprazole
Indications/Uses
Schizophrenia & acute manic episodes w/ bipolar I disorder.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Schizophrenia Initially 10 or 15 mg once daily. Bipolar mania Initially 15-30 mg once daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Discontinue use if NMS or tardive dyskinesia occur. Hyperglycemia & DM. Orthostatic hypotension, CV disease; patients at risk for aspiration pneumonia; suicide. History of seizures or conditions that lower seizure threshold eg, Alzheimer's dementia. Body temp regulation. Avoid heat exposure & dehydration; alcohol. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Not indicated in pregnancy & lactation. Ped <18 yr. Elderly.
Adverse Reactions
Insomnia, restlessness; headache, dizziness, akathisia, somnolence/sedation, tremor; blurred vision; tachycardia; orthostatic hypotension; nausea, vomiting, constipation, dyspepsia; asthenia/fatigue.
Drug Interactions
Enhanced effect of certain antihypertensives. Increased clearance by CYP3A4 inducers eg, carbamazepine. Inhibited elimination by CYP3A4 inhibitors eg, ketoconazole or CYP2D6 inhibitors eg, quinidine, fluoxetine, paroxetine. Concomitant use w/ alcohol.
MIMS Class
Antipsychotics
ATC Classification
N05AX12 - aripiprazole ; Belongs to the class of other antipsychotics.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Arian tab 10 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 10's;3 × 10's
Form
Arian tab 15 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 10's;3 × 10's
Form
Arian tab 20 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 10's;3 × 10's
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