Can you give Abilify Maintena in deltoid?
When writing an electronic or conventional prescription for ABILIFY MAINTENA, remember to specify either the pre-filled, dual chamber syringe or the vial kit. All doses can be given by gluteal or deltoid intramuscular administration.
Where do you inject Abilify Maintena?
Aripiprazole is given by injection into the buttock or upper arm muscle by a health care professional, usually once every month. Some doses may be given once every 6 weeks or once every 2 months. Do not rub/massage the injection site after your dose.
How do you administer aripiprazole depot?
Aripiprazole LAI should be administered once monthly (not 4 weekly) by the intramuscular route into the gluteal or deltoid muscle. It should not be administered intravenously or subcutaneously. The recommended dose is 400mg once per calendar month if there are no tolerability, metabolism or interaction issues.
Can Aristada be given in the deltoid?
ARISTADA is an atypical antipsychotic indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults (1). Administer ARISTADA by intramuscular injection in the deltoid (441 mg dose only) or gluteal (441 mg, 662 mg, 882 mg or 1064 mg) muscle by a healthcare professional (2.1).
What is the difference between ABILIFY and Abilify Maintena?
They both contain the active ingredient aripiprazole, an atypical antipsychotic, and are approved for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Abilify is approved for other uses, too. Abilify comes as an oral medication taken daily, while Abilify Maintena is a long-acting injection given every 4 weeks.
What is the difference between Abilify Maintena and Aristada?
Abilify Maintena (aripiprazole) and Aristada (aripiprazole lauroxil) contain an atypical antipsychotic. They are both used to treat adults with schizophrenia. Aristada contains aripiprazole lauroxil – a prodrug of aripiprazole – which is the active ingredient in Abilify Maintena.
Can Abilify be injected?
Aripiprazole extended-release injection come as a powder to be mixed with water (Abilify Maintena) and as a suspension (liquid) (Aristada, Aristada Initio) to be injected into a muscle by a healthcare provider. Aripiprazole extended-release injection (Abilify Maintena) is usually given once every 4 weeks.
What is the difference between Abilify and ABILIFY MAINTENA?
How do you transition to Abilify Maintena?
Detailed protocols for switching between LAIs have not been established, but it is recommended that there is oral overlap of 1-2 weeks when switching to aripiprazole LAI (Abilify Maintena). Therefore, prescribers should stop the previous LAI and initiate the new LAI (Abilify Maintena) when possible.
What is the difference between Abilify and Abilify Maintena?
Is Aristada same as Abilify?
Aristada and Aristada Initio are both aripiprazole lauroxil injections, the long-acting version of Abilify (aripiprazole) used to treat schizophrenia. Aristada Initio is used as a loading dose to jumpstart your treatment on Aristada.
How do I switch from Abilify Maintena to Aristada?
Switching from Abilify Maintena to Aristada Patients stabilized on Abilify Maintena 400 mg a month who have reached steady state concentrations can be switched to Aristada 882 mg four weeks after their last Abilify Maintena 400 mg intramuscular injection.
Where do you inject Abilify maintena?
Abilify Maintena is injected into the deltoid (upper arm) muscle or gluteal (buttock) muscle. It comes in a single-use prefilled syringe or vial for reconstitution. You may feel a little pain in your arm or buttock during your injection.
How do you use Abilify maintena after reconstitution?
Use within 30 minutes after reconstitution. Visually inspect the syringe for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. The reconstituted Abilify Maintena suspension should appear to be a uniform, homogeneous suspension that is milky-white in color.
What are the different types of Abilify maintena kits?
Abilify Maintena comes as two different types of single-dose kits: a prefilled dual chamber syringe, with needles a single use vial with needles. The following information outlines administration for the Abilify Maintena single-use, prefilled dual chamber pen ONLY.
Can Abilify maintena cause tardive dyskinesia?
Abilify Maintena may cause movements that you cannot control in your face, tongue, or other body parts. Tardive dyskinesia may not go away, even if you stop receiving Abilify Maintena. Tardive dyskinesia may also start after you stop receiving Abilify Maintena.