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Aripen

Tablet-(15mg)
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Opsonin Pharma Limited

Generic: Aripiprazole

10 Tablets (1 Strip)
৳ 63.93
৳ 70.30
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Medicine Overview of Aripen 15mg Tablet

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Introduction

Aripen is an antipsychotic medicine. It is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania. It can also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorders. Aripen may be taken with or without food, preferably in the morning. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. It may be increased gradually. It may take a few weeks before you start to feel better. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as this can worsen your symptoms. Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and blurred vision. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or worsen. This medicine may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect. your doctor will monitor your blood sugar and cholesterol levels periodically while you are taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine. Before taking the medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase some side effects.

Uses of Aripen

  • Schizophrenia
  • Mania

Side effects of Aripen

Common
  • Akathisia (inability to stay still)
  • Anxiety
  • Blurred vision
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Increased saliva production
  • Indigestion
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Nausea
  • Parkinsonism
  • Restlessness
  • Sleepiness
  • Tremor
  • Vomiting

How to use Aripen

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aripen may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Aripen works

Aripen is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by changing the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

Quick Tips

  • You have been prescribed Arip MT 5 Tablet for relieving psychotic symptoms and manic episodes.
  • It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see full effects on thoughts and mood. Keep taking it as prescribed.
  • Your doctor may advise you to take it in the morning if you experience any difficulty in sleeping.
  • It may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood sugar and cholesterol levels regularly.
  • Arip MT 5 Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Arip MT 5 Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
  • Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes, unusual movements or develop suicidal thoughts.

Brief Description

Indication

Adult: PO Schizophrenia Initial: 10-15 mg once daily. Maintenance: 15 mg once daily. Max: 30 mg once daily without regard to food. Dose increment should not be made before 2 weeks, the time needed to achieve steady state. Bipolar mania 30 mg once daily. May reduce to 15 mg once daily according to tolerability. Major Depressive Disorder 2-5 mg/day PO initially; increased weekly PRN by <5 mg/day to dose range of 2-15 mg/day Elderly: Reduce initial dose.

Administration

Drugs that induce CYP3A4 (e.g. carbamazepine) could cause an increase in aripiprazole clearance and lower blood levels. Inhibitors of CYP3A4 (e.g. ketoconazole) or CYP2D6 (e.g. quinidine, fluoxetine or paroxetine) can inhibit aripiprazole elimination and cause increased blood levels. Increased CNS depression with ethanol.

Adult Dose

Patients with known CV diseases (e.g. history of MI, IHD, CCF or conduction abnormalities), cerebrovascular diseases or conditions which would predispose patients to hypotension; Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Caution when operating hazardous machinery, including automobiles when taking aripiprazole. Pregnancy. Lactation: Excreted in human breast milk; a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother

Renal Dose

Aripiprazole acts as a partial agonist at D2 and 5-HT1A receptors and as an antagonist at 5-HT2A receptors.

Contraindication

Schizophrenia 13-17 years: 2 mg/day PO initially; increased to 5 mg/day after 2 days; increased to recommended dosage of 10 mg/day after additional 2 days; may subsequently be increased by 5 mg/day; maintenance: 10-30 mg/day Bipolar Mania Acute manic or mixed episodes, either as monotherapy or as adjunct to lithium or valproate 10-17 years: 2 mg/day PO initially; increased to 5 mg/day after 2 days; increased to recommended dosage of 10 mg/day after additional 2 days; may subsequently be increased by 5 mg/day; maintenance: 10-30 mg/day Autism Irritability associated with autistic disorder <6>1 week to target dosage of 5 mg/day; may gradually be further increased PRN to 10 mg/day or higher; not to exceed 15 mg/day Tourette Disorder 6-18 years (<50 kg) Initiate at 2 mg/day PO with a target dose of 5 mg/day after 2 days The dose can be increased to 10 mg/day in patients who do not achieve optimal control of tics Dosage adjustments should occur gradually at intervals of no less than 1 week 6-18 years (?50 kg) Initiate at 2 mg/day PO for 2 days, and then increase to 5 mg/day for 5 days, with a target dose of 10 mg/day on day 8 The dose can be increased up to 20 mg/day for patients who do not achieve optimal control of tics Dosage adjustments should occur gradually in increments of 5 mg/day at intervals of no less than 1 week

Mode of Action

May be taken with or without food.

Precaution

Major depressive disorder, Schizophrenia, Acute manic episodes of bipolar disorder, Agitation, Irritability in autism

Pregnancy Category Note

>10% Weight gain (8-30%),Headache (27%),Agitation (19%),Insomnia (18%),Anxiety (17%),Nausea and vomiting (11-15%),Akathisia (10-13%),Lightheadedness (11%),Constipation (10-11%) 1-10% Dizziness (10%),Dyspepsia (9%),Somnolence (5-8%),Fatigue (6%),Restlessness (6%),Tremor (6%),Dry mouth/xerostomia (5%) ,Extrapyramidal disorder (5%),Orthostatic hypotension (1-5%),Musculoskeletal stiffness (4%),Abdominal discomfort (3%),Blurred vision (3%),Cough (3%),Pain (3%),Myalgia (2%),Rash,Rhinitis <1% Altered mental status,Autonomic instability,Dysphagia,Hyperpyrexia,Muscle rigidity,Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS),Seizure,Tardive dyskinesia

Interaction

Hypersensitivity. Lactation. Children <18 yr.

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Safety Advices

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UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aripen.
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aripen may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aripen is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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UNSAFE
Aripen may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aripen is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Aripen is recommended.
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aripen is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aripen may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy and the completeness of the information so provided. The absence of any information and/or warning to any drug shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance of the Company. We do not take any responsibility for the consequences arising out of the aforementioned information and strongly recommend you for a physical consultation in case of any queries or doubts.