Aripra 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.70 (5 x 10: ৳ 285.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 57.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Aripiprazole |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Aripra
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Aripiprazole indicated for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder, and agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar mania.
- Pharmacological mode of action involves partial agonist activity at Dopamine D2 and Serotonin 5-HT 1A receptors and antagonist activity at Serotonin 5-HT 2A receptors.
Dimensions
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Color Options
- N/A
Functions
- Treats schizophrenia
- Manages bipolar disorder
- Adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder
- Addresses irritability and agitation associated with specific conditions
Materials
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Technical Specifications
- Oral formulations administered once daily without regard to meals
- IM injection maximum daily dose is 30 mg
Design Elements
- Atypical antipsychotic drug
- Pharmacological action mediated through dopamine and serotonin receptors
Usability Features
- Recommended dosage varies for adults, adolescents, and pediatric patients for different indications
Dosage Information
- Schizophrenia initial dose: 10-15 mg/day; recommended dose: 10-15 mg/day; maximum dose: 30 mg/day
- Bipolar mania initial dose: 15 mg/day; recommended dose: 15 mg/day; maximum dose: 30 mg/day
Color
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Sizes
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Age Group
- Adults
- Adolescents (13-17 years)
- Pediatric patients (ages 10-17 years)
- Pediatric patients (ages 6-17 years)
Recommended Dose for Major Depressive Disorder
- Initial dose: 2-5 mg/day; recommended dose: 5-10 mg/day; maximum dose: 15 mg/day
Administration Method
- Oral formulations
- IM injection
Interaction Caution
- Exercise caution when taken with other centrally acting drugs and alcohol
- Carbamazepine interaction
- Inhibitory effects of ketoconazole, quinidine, fluoxetine, or paroxetine
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Aripiprazole
Side Effects
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Akathisia
- Extrapyramidal disorder
- Somnolence
- Sedation
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Tremor
- Restlessness
- Fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Salivary hypersecretion
- Constipation
- Pyrexia
- Drooling
- Decreased appetite
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy category C
- Avoid during pregnancy
- Not recommended for lactating women
Precautions & Warnings
- Increased incidence of cerebrovascular adverse events in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis
- Risk of suicidality in children, adolescents, and adults with major depressive disorder
- Tardive dyskinesia precautions
- Metabolic changes associated with atypical antipsychotic drugs
- Use with caution in patients with known cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease
- Use cautiously in patients with a history of seizures
- Caution when operating machinery
Overdose Effects
- No fatalities observed at doses up to 1080 mg
- Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, asthenia, diarrhea, and somnolence
Therapeutic Class
- Atypical neuroleptic drugs
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children