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Aripiprazole is an antipsychotic drug class used to reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia as well as handle a variety of other disorders such as major depression, bipolar and autistic. Aripiprazole works by balancing the work of chemicals in the brain that triggers mood disorders in sufferers. Aripiprazole is also available in the market under the name Abilify.

About Aripiprazole

These types of drugs	antipsychotics
group	prescription drugs
benefit	Reduce the symptoms of acute schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Adjunctive therapy for depression Treating disorders of autistic children and adolescents.
consumed by	Children, adolescents, and adults.
Form	Tablets, Discmelt (tablet that can be dissolved in the mouth), injectable drugs, oral liquid medications.

WARNING

• For women who are pregnant, the use of aripiprazole only when there is a suggestion of As for women who are breastfeeding, are not allowed to consume this drug.


• For people with heart disease, stroke, vascular disease, blood disorders, or who have conditions thickening of blood vessels of the brain should inform your doctor before taking aripiprazole.


• Patients who have respiratory distress, jaundice, Parkinson's, depression, epilepsy, glaucoma, and myasthenia gravis.


• Patients who have a tumor of the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).


• Patients who have disorders of the kidneys, liver, bladder and glands are advised to consult your doctor about the use of this drug.


• Patients who are the undergoing treatment of other diseases at the same time.


• If an allergic reaction or overdose when using aripiprazole, see your doctor.

Aripiprazole dose

Aripiprazole is only given once daily. However, in certain circumstances, the dose and frequency can be adjusted returns through a prescription from a doctor based on patient's age and the body's response to drugs.

Condition	The initial dose of
Treatment of acute schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in adults	Starting dose of 10-15 mg/day. Does max. 30 mg / day
Treatment of acute schizophrenia and bipolar disorder at the age of 6-17 years	Starting dose of 2 mg/day.
Treatment of acute schizophrenia and bipolar disorder by injection	Starting dose of 9.75 mg/day.Does max. 3 x 9.75 mg / day
Adjunctive therapy for major depressive disorder	Starting dose of 2-5 mg/day.Does max. 15 mg / day
Adjunctive therapy for autistic disorder at the age of 6-17 years	Starting dose of 2 mg/day may be increased periodically be 5-15 mg/day depending on conditions.Does max. 10-15 mg / day

Aripiprazole Eating Right

Aripiprazole can be taken before or after meals. Try to take the drug at the same time each day so it's easy for you to remember when to take medication. Patients are advised not to operate a vehicle or heavy machinery for taking this drug.

Aripiprazole dose may be different for each patient depending on the physical condition, illness, and the patient's response to drugs. It is important for patients to follow the instructions of the doctor in taking aripiprazole. Note also the information on the packaging of drugs to ensure and to learn more about the drug that you consume, such as information on side effects.

Aripiprazole in the form of a tablet generally should be swallowed together with water. Make sure you have opened and issued in the form of tablets Aripiprazole orodispersible (tablet that can be dissolved in the mouth) of the packaging before putting it on the surface of the tongue. You can also mix these tablets with water in small amounts. Aripiprazole in the form of liquid medication should be used without being mixed with water.

For patients who forget to take aripiprazole, are advised to drink so thought if the next dose schedule is not too close. Do not double the next dose of aripiprazole on schedule to replace the missed dose. Not advised stopping taking aripiprazole suddenly without permission of your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have a condition caused by this drug nor the result of other diseases being suffered so the doctor can determine the pace or the appropriate dose of medication.

Identify Side Effects and Hazards Aripiprazole

Just like other drugs, aripiprazole has the potential to cause adverse effects. Some common side effects of taking antipsychotics are:

• Skin becomes more sensitive.


• Pressure sugar in the blood is affected.


• Restless.


• Nausea.


• Indigestion.


• Dizzy.


• Fatigue.


• The views become vague.


• Constipation.

See your doctor if you make a sudden movement or unusual unwittingly, insomnia, anxiety, and increased production of saliva. You should also see a doctor immediately in case of fever, muscle stiffness, confusion, rapid heartbeat, and excessive sweating.