Ariprex™
Aripiprazole
Antipsychotics (CNS Preparations)
Indication:
AriprexTM is indicated for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder, agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar mania.
Dosage & Administration:
Indications | Initial Dose | Recommended Dose | Maximum Dose |
Schizophrenia – adults | 10-15 mg/day | 10-15 mg/day | 30 mg/day |
Schizophrenia – adolescents (ages 13-17 years) | 2 mg/day | 10 mg/day | 30 mg/day |
Bipolar mania – adults: monotherapy | 15 mg/day | 15 mg/day | 30 mg/day |
Bipolar mania – adults: adjunct to lithium or valproate | 10-15 mg/day | 15 mg/day | 30 mg/day |
Bipolar mania – pediatric patients (ages 10-17 years): monotherapy or as an adjunct to lithium or valproate | 2 mg/day | 10 mg/day | 30 mg/day |
As an adjunct to antidepressants for the treatment of major depressive disorder– adults | 2-5 mg/day | 5-10 mg/day | 15 mg/day |
Irritability associated with autistic disorder-pediatric patients (ages 6-17 years) | 2 mg/day | 5-10 mg/day | 15 mg/day |
• Oral formulations: Administer once daily without regard to meals
Preparation:
AriprexTM 2 Tablet: Box containing 30 tablets in blister pack
AriprexTM 10 Tablet: Box containing 30 tablets in blister pack
AriprexTM 15 Tablet: Box containing 30 tablets in blister pack
AriprexTM Oral Solution: Eack PET bottle contains 50 ml oral solution with measuring cup & dropper.