Aripiprazole

🧮 Dose calculator

Irritability associated with autistic disorder · Regimen source: FDA Aripiprazole · 2.4

• • 2 → 5 mg, then 10 or 15 if needed; changes up to 5 mg at intervals of at least one week. FDA Aripiprazole · 2.4

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyUse with caution

  Label states no clear risk or has limited data; use only if needed, under medical advice. FDA Aripiprazole · 8.1

  “Risk Summary Neonates exposed to antipsychotic drugs, including aripiprazole, during the third trimester of pregnancy are at risk for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms following delivery (see Clinical Considerations) .”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingUse with caution

  Label: use with caution while breastfeeding; see the label text. FDA Aripiprazole · 8.2

  “Risk Summary Aripiprazole is present in human breast milk.”

• 👶 ChildrenDangerous / avoid

  Boxed warning in the label about children. FDA Aripiprazole · Boxed Warning

  “Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies.”

• 👴 Older adultsDangerous / avoid

  Label: serious warning or avoid in older adults. FDA Aripiprazole · Boxed Warning

  “Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death.”

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.