Abilify Discmelt (Oral)
Generic name:aripiprazole (oral route) [ ar-i-PIP-ra-zole ]
Drug class:Atypical antipsychotics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 30, 2022.
Warning: Increased Mortality In Elderly Patients With Dementia-Related Psychosis And Suicidal Thoughts And Behaviors With Antidepressant DrugsElderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Aripiprazole is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis .Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies . These studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior with antidepressant use in patients over age 24; there was a reduction in risk with antidepressant use in patients aged 65 and older .In patients of all ages who are started on antidepressant therapy, monitor closely for worsening, and for emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors . Advise families and caregivers of the need for close observation and communication with the prescriber .The safety and efficacy of aripiprazole have not been established in pediatric patients .
The Abilify Discmelt brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Abilify
- Abilify Discmelt
- Abilify Mycite
In Canada
- APO-ARIPiprazole
- ARIPiprazole
- AURO-ARIPiprazole
- MINT-ARIPiprazole
- pms-ARIPiprazole
- Sandoz ARIPiprazole
- TEVA-ARIPiprazole
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet, Disintegrating
- Tablet
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Antipsychotic
Uses for Abilify Discmelt
Aripiprazole is used alone or together with other medicines to treat mental conditions such as bipolar I disorder (manic-depressive illness), major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia. It is also used in children to treat irritability associated with autistic disorder and Tourette syndrome. Aripiprazole works in the brain to change how certain chemicals affect patients. It is an antipsychotic agent.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. Abilify® oral solution was withdrawn from the market on May 15, 2015 and this dose form is not marketed by any generic manufacturers.
Before using Abilify Discmelt
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
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