Aripen 15 mg is a Product of the Generic Aripiprazole

Indications of Aripen 15
Aripen 15 is indicated for-

Schizophrenia
Schizoaffective disorder
Acute manic and mixed episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder
Maintaining efficacy in patients with Bipolar I Disorder who are stabilized


Pharmaceutical Name of Aripen 15
Opsonin Pharma Ltd


Pharmacology of Aripen 15
Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic that has both dopamine and serotonin receptors movement. It could be a halfway agonist of dopamine D2 receptors that diminishes the indications of schizophrenia. It is characterized as a dopamine framework stabilizer. It may be a potent halfway agonist at serotonin 5-HT1A receptors and adversary at 5-HT2A receptors. This is often related with enhancement of depressive, cognitive and negative side effects.



Administration & Dosage
For Schizophrenia: 10 to 15 mg, once daily, without regard to food. Dose increment should not be made before 2 weeks, the time needed to achieve steady state.

For Bipolar mania: 30 mg, once daily, without regard to food.



Interaction of Aripen 15
Caution ought to be worked out when aripipazole is taken in combination with other centrally acting drugs and liquor. Carbamazepine might cause an increment in aripiprazole clearance and lower blood levels. Ketoconazole, quinidine, fluoxetine or paroxetine can repress aripiprazole disposal and cause expanded blood levels.



Contraindications
Aripiprazole is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to it or to any component of this product.



Side Effects of Aripen 15
Headache, constipation, asthenia, nausea, dyspepsia, vomiting, coughing, abdominal pain.



Pregnancy & Lactation
Aripiprazole should not be used in pregnancy as no human trial is performed. Patients should be advised not to breast feed an infant if they are taking aripiprazole.



Precautions & Warnings
Aripiprazole may be related with orthostatic hypotension (orthostatic lightheadedness). Aripiprazole ought to be utilized with caution in patients with known cardiovascular illness (myocardial localized necrosis or ischaemic heart infection, heart disappointment or conduction anomalies), cerebrovascular infection, or conditions that would incline patients to hypotension (lack of hydration, hypovolemia, and treatment with antihypertensive medications). Seizures happened in aripiprazole-treated patients. As with other antipsychotic drugs, aripiprazole ought to be utilized cautiously in patients with Alzheimer's dementia. Aripiprazole isn't endorsed for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis.



Therapeutic Class
Atypical neuroleptic drugs



Storage Conditions
Protect from light and moisture by storing below 30°C. Keep the medicine out of children's reach.