Generic name:aripiprazole (injection) [ AR-i-PIP-ra-zole ]
Brand names: Abilify Maintena, Aristada
Drug class:Atypical antipsychotics
What is aripiprazole?
The Abilify Maintena brand of aripiprazole is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder (manic depression) in adults. The Aristada brand of this medicine is for use only in treating schizophrenia in adults.
Aripiprazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Aripiprazole is not approved for use in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with aripiprazole if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have never taken aripiprazole (Abilify) before.
Aripiprazole may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis and is not approved for this use.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a problem with your arm or buttocks where an injection will be given;
heart disease, heart attack or stroke;
high or low blood pressure;
high blood sugar, diabetes (in you or family ...
