Comparing Abilify Maintena vs Aripiprazole

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Abilify Maintena aripiprazole

Aripiprazole

Prescribed for Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia. Abilify Maintena may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Aripiprazole is an antipsychotic used in the treatment of schizophrenia and several other disorders. Aripiprazole is less likely than some other antipsychotics to cause weight gain. Prescribed for... View more

Prescription only

Commonly reported side effects include: akathisia, anxiety, constipation, dizziness, headache, insomnia, nausea, and vomiting.

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Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	1 powder for injection, extended release
Dosage	300 mg
Per Unit^*	$1,879.67
Cost^*	$1,879.67

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Quantity	50 each
Dosage	5 mg
Per Unit^*	$7.22 - $9.76
Cost^*	$361.01 - $487.81

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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available

Intramuscular powder for injection, extended release

Oral solution
Oral tablet
Oral tablet, disintegrating

Brand Names

Other aripiprazole brands include: Abilify, Abilify MyCite, Aristada, Aristada Initio Abilify, Abilify Maintena, Abilify MyCite, Aristada, Aristada Initio

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

146 hours

CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (4)

Drug Interactions

A total of 667 drugs are known to interact with Abilify Maintena:

36 major drug interactions (202 brand and generic names)
626 moderate drug interactions (2270 brand and generic names)
5 minor drug interactions (18 brand and generic names)

A total of 667 drugs are known to interact with aripiprazole:

36 major drug interactions (202 brand and generic names)
626 moderate drug interactions (2270 brand and generic names)
5 minor drug interactions (18 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of ARIPiprazole such as dizziness, drowsiness,... View more

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of ARIPiprazole such as dizziness, drowsiness,... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

N/A

November 15, 2002

WADA Class

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N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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