Repisol Tablets 10 mg (Aripiprazole)

Adult dose

1. Schizophrenia - The recommended initial dose is 10 mg or 15 mg once daily, regardless of meals. - This medication can be adjusted within the range of 10-30 mg per day. - Dosage should not be increased before 2 weeks necessary to reach steady state. - Maintenance therapy has been proven effective at 15 mg daily for patients stabilized on other antipsychotic medications for more than 3 months.

Child dose

1. Schizophrenia in adolescents (ages 13-17) - The recommended dosage is 10 mg once daily, regardless of meals. - The initial daily dose is 2 mg, increasing to 5 mg after 2 days, and then to 10 mg after another 2 days.

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors in children, adolescents, and young adults with major depressive disorder or other psychiatric illnesses, thus physicians must carefully evaluate the necessity and risks of treatment. During the initial months of treatment or when changing dosages, the patient's condition should be closely monitored for suicidal tendencies or behavioral changes. This medication may cause a serious side effect known as neuroleptic malignant syndrome, so if symptoms such as high fever, muscle rigidity, altered consciousness, or irregular heartbeat occur, medical personnel should be informed immediately. Long-term use may lead to irreversible tardive dyskinesia, so treatment should be administered with the minimum dosage and duration, and if abnormal movement symptoms arise, consultation with medical personnel is advised. Using this medication in elderly patients with dementia may increase the risk of death and cerebrovascular adverse reactions, thus it is not recommended for treating dementia-related psychiatric disorders. Patients with diabetes or at risk for diabetes should regularly check their blood glucose control, and if hyperglycemic symptoms appear, they should consult medical personnel immediately. This medication may cause orthostatic hypotension, so special caution should be exercised by patients with cardiovascular disease or those at risk for hypotension. Patients with a history of seizures or at high risk for seizures should take care when using this medication. This medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness, so caution should be taken in driving or operating hazardous machinery during treatment. Elderly patients at risk for swallowing difficulties or aspiration pneumonia should use this medication cautiously. Families or caregivers should closely observe behavioral changes in the patient and report any worsening depression, suicidal thoughts, or unusual behaviors to medical personnel immediately. This medication should not be administered to patients with hypersensitivity or lactose intolerance, and in case of overdose, immediate medical attention is required.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in the oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the efficacy of the medication can be maintained for a longer period.

Appearance

Pink rectangular tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle