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Recently, I gave a patient a prescription for Abilify. |
Abilify is a medication that is used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia in adults and children ages 13 and older. Are there any major differences between Abilify and other antipsychotics used to treat Abilify? |
Both medications are classified as atypical antipsychotics. They work by regulating activity at dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain. |
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What is Abilify, and how does it work mechanism of action? |
Aripiprazole has been approved by regulatory agencies for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder. Although it is a dopamine partial agonist, it also has substantial binding affinity for the serotonin 5HT2A receptor. |
Received 13 May A long-acting injectable depot antipsychotic is one of the most effective methods for improving treatment adherence and decreasing rehospitalization rates in patients with schizophrenia. |
Only available at a single strength as a single-dose prefilled syringes, so no dosage adjustments are possible. |
It may also be used to treat major depression in adults and agitation in children with autism. |
