Aripiprazole

Aripiprazole is an antipsychotic drug known commercially as Abilify.

This oral medication helps 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 for Aripiprazole

Schizophrenia; bipolar disorder.

Side effects of Aripiprazole

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

Contraindications of Aripiprazole

Pregnancy risk C; women in the lactation phase; 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, make the adjustment before 2 weeks of treatment is completed.