Dongkwang Aripiprazole Tablet 15mg

Adult dose

The recommended initial dose for the treatment of schizophrenia is 10 mg or 15 mg once daily, regardless of meals. The dose can be adjusted in the range of 10-30 mg daily, and the dose should not be increased before reaching a therapeutic state within 2 weeks. Maintenance therapy, following at least 3 months of stabilization with other antipsychotic medications, should be conducted at 15 mg daily, and the necessity for maintenance therapy should be regularly reassessed.

Child dose

The recommended dose for adolescents aged 13-17 years is 10 mg once daily, regardless of meals. The initial dose is 2 mg, which is increased to 5 mg after 2 days, and again to 10 mg after another 2 days, then increased in increments of 5 mg.

This medication is primarily used to treat psychiatric disorders, and several precautions must be observed during administration. Firstly, this medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors in children, adolescents, and young adults with depression or other psychiatric disorders; therefore, when administering to patients in this age group, careful judgment by a physician is required. Additionally, during the early stages of treatment, symptoms may worsen or suicidal impulses and abnormal behavior changes may appear, so patients and caregivers should closely monitor these changes. This medication may cause a serious side effect called Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome. If symptoms such as high fever, muscle rigidity, changes in mental state, or irregular heartbeat occur, medical staff should be notified immediately. Long-term use may result in tardive dyskinesia, which are involuntary abnormal movements, and this is particularly common among the elderly, so caution is advised. Using this medication in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis may increase the risk of death and cerebrovascular accidents such as stroke; therefore, it is advisable not to use it in this patient population. Patients with diabetes may experience difficulty controlling blood sugar levels while taking this medication; therefore, regular blood sugar checks and awareness of hyperglycemic symptoms are necessary. Moreover, this medication can increase the risk of thromboembolic events; thus, patients with thromboembolic risk factors should consult a physician before administration. This medication may cause allergic reactions; therefore, patients who have had hypersensitivity to this medication or similar drugs should not use it. Caution is required for patients with orthostatic hypotension, a history of seizures, or impaired judgment or motor skills, especially during driving or operation of hazardous machinery. While taking this medication, side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, anxiety, insomnia, headache, indigestion, and weight gain may occur, and if symptoms become severe, consultation with medical staff is necessary. This medication may cause more adverse reactions in pediatric and adolescent patients; thus, caregivers should monitor closely. Finally, if any unusual symptoms occur during the administration of this medication, it is important to notify medical staff immediately to receive appropriate measures.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral or ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormality accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizure, altered 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 prevent air or moisture from entering and should be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

Pale yellow round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle