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 Buy Abilify, aripiprazoleBuy Abilify to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and clinical depression. It is an atypical antipsychotic with a usual starting dosage (in treating schizophrenia) of 10 mg per day, gradually increased up to a maximum of 30 mg/day. Abilify is taken orally, with or without food. Contraindications: Consult a doctor before using Abilify if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, if you are taking any other medications (especially tricyclic antidepressants, opioid painkillers (ie: morphine or codeine), benzodiazepines, antihistamines, fluxetine, medications for HIV treatment, sedatives, muscle relaxants, St. John?s Wort, medications that alter (or risk altering) heart rate, anticonvulsants, antibiotics, diuretics, cisapride, or any other antipsychotics), or if you have (or have a history of) impaired liver function, heart disease, arrhythmia, abnormal blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, epilepsy, dementia, lactose intolerance, fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, sucrase-isomatase insufficiency, or phenylketonuria. To read more about Abilify side effects, Abilify dosage, and for more useful information about Abilify (aripiprazole), please click the product information link below.  PRODUCT INFORMATION |
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Abilify, aripiprazoleChemical NamesActive Ingredients: Aripiprazole
Non-Active Ingredients: Corn starch, hydroxypropyl cellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose.
Indications
This medication is used for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (for both pediatric patients 10-17 and adults), major depression, autism and cocaine dependency.
How It Works
Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic and antidepressant. Aripiprazole works by acting on various receptors in the brain, especially dopamine receptors and serotonin (5HT) receptors. Since psychotic illness is considered to be caused by disturbances in the activity of neurotransmitters (mainly dopamine), aripiprazole attempts to stabilize dopamine activity in the brain.
Dosage
Oral tablets (2 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 15mg, 20 mg, 30 mg)
Oral solution ( 1mg/ml 150 ml)
Injection (7.5mg/ml 1.3 ml)
In treating schizophrenia:
Adults:
The recommended starting dose is 10 mg/day or 15 mg/day, taken with or without food. Abilify has been systematically evaluated and shown to be effective in a dose range of 10 mg/day to 30 mg/day. Dosage increases should not be made before two weeks, the time needed to achieve steady state.
Children 13-17:
The recommended target dose is 10 mg/day. Subsequent dose increases should be administered in 5 mg increments.
In treating bipolar disorder:
Adults:
The recommended starting dosage is 15 mg, taken once daily. Dosage may be increased up to 30 md/day, depending on clinical response, and at the direction of a doctor.
Children 10-17:
The recommended dosage for children is 10 mg/day as monotherapy or as adjunctive therapy. With lithium or valproate, the starting dose was 2 mg/day, increased to 5 mg/day after 2 days, eventually reaching a target dose of 10 mg/day.
In treating major depressive disorder:
Adults: The recommended dose for people already on antidepressants is 2 mg/day to 5 mg/day. As adjunctive therapy, use a dosage from 2 mg/day to 15 mg/day. Dose adjustment should happen gradually, at steady intervals of no less than 1 week.
In the treatment of autism:
Children: The dosage of Abilify should be individualized according to tolerability and response. Usually initiated at 2 mg/day, dosage may increase to 15 mg/day if needed. Dose adjustments of up to 5 mg/day should occur gradually.
All dosages vary depending on the individual, please consult a physician to establish a proper dosage.
Abilify may reduce your ability to drive or operate machinery safely. The effects of Abilify increase with alcohol. Use Abilify with caution if you: are over 65 years of age; are allergic to any of its ingredients; are pregnant or breastfeeding; or have (or have a history of) impaired liver function, heart disease, arrhythmia, abnormal blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, epilepsy, dementia, lactose intolerance, fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, sucrase-isomatase insufficiency, or phenylketonuria.
Consult a doctor before taking Abilify if you are currently taking tricyclic antidepressants, opioid painkillers (ie: morphine or codeine), benzodiazepines, antihistamines, fluxetine, medications for HIV treatment, sedatives, muscle relaxants, St. John’s Wort, medications that alter (or risk altering) heart rate, anticonvulsants, antibiotics, diuretics, cisapride, or any other antipsychotics.
Common:
Abnormal movements of the hands, legs, face, neck and tongue, tremors, twitching, restlessness, anxiety, dizziness, sleepiness, headache, blurred vision, constipation, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, increase salivation, fatigue, and insomnia.
Uncommon symptoms:
Increased heart rate, drop in blood pressure, and depression.
Unknown frequency:
Increase or decrease in body weight, prolonged erection, jaundice, inflammation of the liver, inflammation of pancreas, problems regulating body temperature, increased blood sugar levels, muscle pain, irregular heart rate, and seizures.
Symptoms of overdose are extreme drowsiness, ranging from mild sedation to coma. If overdose is suspected contact physcian or emergency medical center immediately.
Store tablets and oral liquid at room temperature, away form light and moisture. Brief storage at temperatures from 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted. Discard oral solution 6 months after opening, or after expiration. Keep Abilify out of reach of children. Do not flush this medication down the toilet.
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