Abilify, Maintena, Aripiprazole 400 Mg, For Injection - 1 Vial

Abilify injections are used to alleviate symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder. It is administered once a month as part of a specific treatment plan.

Composition of Abilify

Abilify contains the active ingredient aripiprazole, an antipsychotic that helps reduce hallucinations and delusions by maintaining the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.

What is ABILIFY MAINTENA 400 mg used for?

Abilify is prescribed for the treatment of:

• Schizophrenia: A mental disorder characterized by hallucinations, such as hearing, seeing, or feeling things that aren’t real.

• Bipolar I Disorder: To manage manic or mixed episodes.

Dosage of Abilify Maintena 400 mg injection

• Administered once monthly.

• The typical dose is 400 mg every 4 weeks.

• After receiving the injection, patients should take 10–20 mg of oral aripiprazole daily for 14 days.

• Treatment duration must follow the physician’s guidance.

• Abilify is injected intramuscularly.

Onset of Action

• The medication reaches peak levels in the bloodstream 1–3 hours after injection.

• It can reduce agitation from schizophrenia or manic episodes within 2 hours.

• The drug stays in the body for 12–15 days, and its metabolites are eliminated within 15–20 days.

Side Effects of Abilify

Abilify may cause some side effects, including:

• Headache

• Fatigue and exhaustion

• Drowsiness

• Pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site

• Dry mouth

• Sexual dysfunction

• Constipation or diarrhea

Contraindications

Abilify should not be used in cases of:

• Hypersensitivity to its components.

Warnings and Precautions

Consult a physician before using Abilify, particularly if the patient has:

• Dementia or advanced age.

• A history of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), a rare reaction to antipsychotics causing sudden fever, rapid heartbeat, muscle rigidity, and fluctuating blood pressure.

• Tardive dyskinesia, involving abnormal movements of the tongue, mouth, or cheeks, and potentially extending to the arms and legs.

• Blood pressure abnormalities (high or low).

• Epilepsy or seizures.

• Swallowing difficulties.

• Blood clots.

• A current or past condition of low white blood cell count.

Abilify for Pregnant Women

Abilify is only prescribed during pregnancy if the potential benefits outweigh the risks. The decision should be made by a healthcare professional, as the drug may affect the fetus.

Abilify and Breastfeeding

Consult a doctor before using Abilify during breastfeeding.

Drug Interactions

Always inform the doctor about any concurrent medications, particularly:

• Antidepressants and anxiolytics.

• Medications for nicotine addiction (smoking cessation aids).

• Anti-epileptic drugs.

• Blood pressure medications.

• Drugs for irregular heartbeats.

• Antibiotics.

• Antifungal medications.

Storage and Handling

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Store at a temperature below 30°C.

• Do not freeze.

• Do not use the medication after the expiration date.

1-How long will it take for my order to be shipped?

Shipping takes 24 hours within Jeddah and Riyadh and two days for other regions

2-What is the return and exchange policy in the Al-Jawaher online store?

The customer has the right to request the return of an order within three days of receiving it; Provided that the product has not been used or opened and that the product is free of any defect or that the products are excluded from return or exchange

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In the event of a return request: After confirmation, a return bill of lading will be issued and sent to the customer so that he delivers it* to the shipping company with the products in their original condition.

After confirming receipt by the shipping company, the process of returning the amount* minus the shipping value will begin within 5-7 business days.

In the event of an exchange request, a new shipping value will be calculated for the new order.

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If the product arrives opened or used, the return request will be denied.

7-What happens if the customer does not receive the order from the shipping company and the product is returned to the shop?

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If the customer wants to re-ship the order, they will need to pay the shipping cost again.**