Abilify 5mg Tablets (Aripiprazole)

Adult dose

1. Schizophrenia - Recommended initial dose is 10 mg or 15 mg once daily, regardless of meals. - Dose can be adjusted within the range of 10-30 mg per day; dosage should not be increased prior to 2 weeks. - Maintenance therapy is conducted at a dose of 15 mg daily, with regular re-evaluations necessary. 2. Treatment of mania and mixed episodes related to bipolar disorder - As a monotherapy or adjunctive therapy with lithium/valproate, the recommended initial dose is 15 mg once daily, regardless of meals.

Child dose

1. Adolescents with Schizophrenia (ages 13-17) - Recommended dose is 10 mg once daily, with an initial dose of 2 mg, increasing to 5 mg after 2 days, and then to 10 mg after another 2 days. - The increase should be by 5 mg increments.

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults with depression or psychiatric disorders; hence, the physician should carefully determine whether to administer it. Family members or guardians should carefully monitor any worsening of the patient's condition or the emergence of suicidal tendencies or abnormal behavioral changes during the medication; if any abnormalities occur, they should consult the physician immediately. Moreover, this medication can cause serious side effects known as neuroleptic malignant syndrome, so if symptoms such as high fever, muscle rigidity, changes in consciousness, or irregular pulse occur, medical personnel should be notified immediately. Long-term use of this medication may lead to irreversible extrapyramidal symptoms, and the minimum effective dose and short-term administration are recommended; if abnormal symptoms appear, the physician should be consulted. Special caution is needed for elderly patients with dementia, as using this medication may increase the risk of stroke or death. Diabetic patients or those with risk factors for diabetes should regularly check their blood glucose levels during the administration of this medication and be vigilant for symptoms of hyperglycemia. This medication may cause side effects such as orthostatic hypotension, seizures, cognitive and motor function impairment, temperature regulation dysfunction, and dysphagia, so patients experiencing these symptoms should use it with caution. Additionally, it should be prescribed at the minimum effective dose for patients at high risk of suicide, and precautions are necessary to prevent overdose. This medication contains lactose and should not be administered to patients with lactose intolerance. During treatment, side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, anxiety, insomnia, vomiting, constipation, headache, blurred vision, sedation, tremors, increased appetite, decreased appetite, excessive salivation, drooling, fever, weight gain, lethargy, cough, sore throat, runny nose, menstrual pain, muscle pain, musculoskeletal stiffness, muscle cramps, stuttering, hyperactivity, bradykinesia, abnormal movements, hypersomnia, and irritability may occur; if severe or persistent abnormal symptoms arise, consultation with a physician is essential. Caution is advised regarding driving or operating dangerous machinery during the treatment, as symptoms may affect daily life. It is crucial to adhere to the prescribed dosage and duration and to regularly check for adverse reactions.

Serious side effects

Rash, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, severe rash accompanied by fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eyes mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary incontinence

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• constipation
• headache
• dizziness
• akathisia
• anxiety
• insomnia
• restlessness
• agitation

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container, protected from air and light, and maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C room temperature. By keeping it this way, you can maintain the medication's efficacy and safety for a long time.

Appearance

Blue, rectangular tablet (imprinted A-007 5)

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP×3)], 100 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle