Aripiprazole

Aripiprazole is an antipsychotic medication known commercially as Abilify.

This medication for oral use helps to normalize brain function, since it stimulates the reception of the neurotransmitter dopamine, decreasing and avoiding manic and psychotic symptoms, present in diseases such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Indications of Aripiprazole

Schizophrenia; bipolar disorder.

Side Effects of Aripiprazole

Anxiety; constipation; headache; skin allergies; fever; weakness; inability to remain seated; insomnia; nausea; rhinitis; somnolence; cough; tremor; blurred vision; vomiting.

Contraindications to Aripiprazole

Pregnancy risk C; lactating women; hypersensitivity to the product.

How to use Aripiprazole

Oral use

Adults

• Administer 10 to 15 mg of Aripiprazole daily. If it is necessary to increase the dose, readjust before completing 2 weeks of treatment.

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