aripiprazole(Abilify, Abilify Maintena (LAI), Aristada (LAI))
Second-generation antipsychotic; dopamine D2 partial agonist
Pronunciation
/ærɪˈpɪprəzoʊl/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- aripiprazole
- Brand names
- Abilify, Abilify Maintena (LAI), Aristada (LAI)
- Therapeutic class
- Second-generation antipsychotic; dopamine D2 partial agonist
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take at the same time daily, with or without food.
- Report restlessness or need to keep moving (akathisia).
- Report new urges to gamble, shop, eat, or have sex.
- Monitor weight, glucose, lipids.
- Rise slowly to avoid dizziness.
Sources
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