Also known as:
Aripiprazole.
Description
Target of Generic Abilify is to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression). It is also used together with other medications to treat major depressive disorder in adults.
Generic Abilify is an antipsychotic medication.
Abilify is also known as Aripiprazole, Arizol, Arlemide, Brisking, Ilimit, Irazem.
It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.
Generic Abilify may also be used for other purposes.
Generic name of Generic Abilify is Aripiprazole.
Brand name of Generic Abilify is Abilify.
Dosage
Generic Abilify is available in tablets, liquid form, disintegrating tablets.
Do not take Generic Abilify for longer than 6 weeks. Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Generic Abilify can be taken with or without food.
Generic Abilify is usually taken once a day.
Measure the liquid form of Generic Abilify with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.
Taking Generic Abilify orally disintegrating tablets (Abilify Discmelt) you should keep the tablet in its blister pack until you are ready to take the medicine. Open the package and peel back the foil from the tablet blister. Do not push a tablet through the foil or you may damage the tablet. Using dry hands, remove the tablet and place it in your mouth. It will begin to dissolve right away. Do not swallow the tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing. Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves. If desired, you may drink liquid to help swallow the dissolved tablet.
It is important to take Generic Abilify regularly to get the most benefit.
If you want to achieve most effective results do not stop taking Generic Abilify suddenly.
Missing a dose
Do not take double dose. If you miss a dose you should take it as soon as you remember about your missing. If it is the time for the next dose you should continue your regular dosing schedule.
Overdose
If you overdose Generic Abilify and you don't feel good you should visit your doctor or health care provider immediately. Symptoms of Generic Abilify overdosage: drowsiness, vomiting, agitation, aggression, confusion, tremors, fast or slow heart rate, seizure, trouble breathing, feeling light-headed, or fainting.
Storage
Store Abilify at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F) away from moisture and heat. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. Keep out of the reach of children.