Wednesday 15 October 2014

Treatment of Schizophrenia, Bipolar I disorder and Major depressive disorder using Generic Abilify Tablets

Generic Abilify Tablets – Product Information

Generic Abilify which is used to treat schizophrenia, Bipolar I disorder and major depressive disorder is available as Asprito Tablets.
Asprito Tablets (Aripiprazole Tablets) manufactured by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd., India is approved by the Indian FDA. In addition , the active ingredient Aripiprazole is approved by the US FDA.

Generic Abilify Tablets - Contraindications

Generic Abilify tablets is contraindicated for patients with a hypersensitivity to aripiprazole or any other ingredient present in Generic Abilify tablets . Hypersensitive reactions have ranged from pruritus/urticaria to anaphylaxis.

Generic Abilify Tablets - Dosage

The recommended adult Oral dosage of Generic for adults is given below:
The recommended dosage for the treatment of Schizophrenia in adults is 10-15 mg/day with an initial dosage of 10-15 mg/day and a maximum of 30 mg/day.
For Bipolar mania in adults: In case of Generic Abilify Monotherapy the initial dosage is 15 mg/day, the recommended dosage is 15 mg/day and the maximum dosage 30 mg/day. In case Generic Abilify tablets are used as an adjunct to lithium or valproate the initial dose is 10-15 mg/day, the recommended dose is 15 mg/day with the maximum dose being 30 mg/day
The recommended dosage of Aripiprazole Tablets for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults as an adjunct to antidepressants is 5-10 mg/day with the starting dose as 2-5 mg/day and the maximum dose being 15 mg/day.

Side Effects of Abilify Tablets

The most common side effects reported in patients treated with with an incidence rate of 5% or more and at least twice that for placebo:
Adult patients with schizophrenia: akathisia
Adult patients (monotherapy) with bipolar mania: akathisia, sedation, restlessness, tremor, and extrapyramidal disorder
Adult patients (adjunctive therapy with lithium or valproate) with bipolar mania: akathisia, insomnia, and extrapyramidal disorder
Adult patients with major depressive disorder (adjunctive treatment to antidepressant therapy): akathisia, restlessness, insomnia, constipation, fatigue and blurred vision
Adult patients with agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar mania: nausea

Generic Abilify Tablets - More Details

For more details on Generic please read the Prescription Information or watch the presentation below:

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