ARINEX-10/15 (ARIPIPRAZOLE TABLETS)

DESCRIPTION

Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic and antidepressant, prescribed for schizophrenia and depression. It regulates abnormal conditions like disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions in adults and children greater than 13 years.

DOSAGE

Adult: Initial dose: 10 to 15 mg once daily. Usual maintenance dose: 15 mg once daily. Adjust dose at intervals of at least 2 week. Max dose: 30 mg once daily, by mouth.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Aripiprazole is the only approved antipsychotic that reduces dopaminergic neurotransmission through D2 partial agonism, not D2 antagonism. It is henceforth effective in the treatment of Schizophrenia, Depression, Autism and Mania.

 INDICATIONS

Aripiprazole is effective in the treatment of Schizophrenia, acute bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Autism.

CONTRA INDICATIONS

Hypersensitivity, pregnancy and lactation, children less than 13 years.

SIDE EFFECTS

Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, etc.

DRUG INTERACTIONS

Caution should also be exercised in patients with known heart diseases, brain diseases or conditions which would predispose patients to low blood pressure.
Do not drive a car or operate hazardous machinery, including automobiles; do not drink alcohol while taking this drug.
Avoid pregnancy and lactation.

AVAILABILITY

ARINEX is available in strips of ten uncoated tablets containing Aripiprazole 10/15mg.