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Aristada is a psychotropic drug, indicated for long-term use with a case of psychosis. Please refer to the article below to learn more about this drug.
1. What is Aristada?
What is Aristada? The main ingredient of Aristada is aripiprazole, which is available as an injection. Aristada (aripiprazole) is an antipsychotic drug that works by changing the action of chemicals in the brain. Aripiprazole is used to improve the negative symptoms of schizophrenia by modulating the dopaminergic signaling pathway.
2. Uses of the drug Aristada
Aripiprazole is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders in adults. Aristada should not be used in the following cases:Aristada should not be used in older adults with dementia-related mental disorders. Aristada is not for use in other dementia-related mental disorders. Do not treat with aristada if you are allergic to the active substance or to any of the other ingredients.
3. How to use the drug Aristada?
Aristada is administered intramuscularly. The patient needs to follow the instructions of the doctor, the nurse injecting you. During the course of taking the medicine, you will be advised by your doctor to drink plenty of water, to avoid dehydration. Because the drug Aristada can make the body dehydrated.
Dosage: Inject Aristada once every 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the individual's condition. However, there are also cases where the dosing schedule is changed according to the doctor's prescription.
Note: In case you have never used aripiprazole before, you may be prescribed by your doctor to take it by mouth (in tablet or liquid form) for a short time before proceeding. injection for the first time.
4. What are the side effects when using Aristada?
Less common but serious side effects include:
Allergic reactions : Urticaria when using Aristada; shortness of breath; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. This is a case that requires immediate medical attention. Therefore, patients and their loved ones need to contact a medical facility immediately. High doses or long-term use of aripiprazole can cause severe movement disorders, which may not be reversible upon discontinuation of the drug. Accordingly, the longer a person takes Aristada, the more likely they are to develop this disorder, especially if they are diabetic or elderly. Patients should call their doctor immediately if they have signs of movement disorders such as: uncontrollable facial muscle movements such as chewing, lip twitching, frowning, tongue movement, eye blinking, movement eye; difficulty swallowing; Seizures... Serious nervous system reactions may also occur such as muscle stiffness, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, muscle tremors, malaise may be faint. Low blood cell counts, sudden weakness or feeling tired, illness, fever, chills, sore throat, sore mouth, swollen gums, skin sores, cold or flu symptoms, cough, shortness of breath. High blood sugar: increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, dry mouth, fruity breath. You may have a very strong desire for something while taking the drug. For example, increased sexual desire, increased use of drugs, alcohol, gambling... abnormally. In case of serious side effects, the patient should notify the doctor immediately.
Common Aristada side effects may include:
Feeling restless. Pain and swelling at the injection site. Weight gain, increased feeling of drowsiness.
5. Notes when using Aristada?
Notes when taking the drug include:
Before taking the drug, the patient should inform the doctor of the following: a history of allergies, especially to this drug; have cardiovascular disease, stroke, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, low blood pressure; diabetes or a family history of diabetes; history of seizures ; low white blood cell count. Aristada may cause high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). If you have pre-diabetes, check your blood sugar regularly while you are taking this medicine to adjust your diet and take your oral medication accordingly. If antipsychotics are used during the third trimester of pregnancy, they can cause breathing problems, difficulty feeding, or withdrawal symptoms in the newborn. If you become pregnant while taking this medicine, tell your doctor right away that you should not stop using Aristada without any advice from your doctor. There are no specific reviews for the use of this drug in nursing women. However, it may not be safe while you are breastfeeding using aripiprazole. Therefore, ask your doctor about any risks, weighing between taking the drug and breast-feeding. Continue to take your antipsychotic medications as directed by your doctor. Be sure to read the instructions with each medication and do not change the dosage without your doctor's advice. When taking the drug, you need to be examined to see if the disease is progressing or not. Therefore, you need to re-examine according to the instructions. When taking this medicine you should avoid the following: Avoid getting up too quickly from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy when changing positions. Avoid driving or dangerous activities until it is clear how this medicine will affect your body, as dizziness or feeling drowsy can cause a fall, accident or serious injury; Avoid drinking alcohol, because dangerous side effects are more likely to occur; Avoid letting the body lose water like living in a very hot place, drink plenty of water, because you will easily increase your temperature and become dangerously dehydrated while using Aristada. Possible Overdose: Overdose symptoms include: excessive drowsiness, vomiting, aggression, confusion, tremors, fast or slow heartbeat, seizures, weak or shallow breathing, possible fainting . Patients should seek immediate medical help in the event of an overdose or if there are signs of an overdose. A number of drugs can interact with Aristada if taken together, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Therefore, you should tell your doctor about all medications you are currently taking or intend to take. Above is information about the uses and precautions when using Aristada medicine. To understand better before taking any medicine, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist. In the course of taking the drug, if there is anything unusual, you should notify your doctor for advice and support.
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