Aripiprazole
Aripiprazole (Abilify) is an atypical antipsychotic used for schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder and other defined uses. This catalogue contains Abilify, a single-ingredient tablet medicine in tablet form.
Key points
- Partial dopamine activity means aripiprazole partly activates dopamine D2 receptors, rather than simply blocking them.
- Important warning: Aripiprazole is not approved for dementia-related psychosis in elderly people, where antipsychotic treatment carries an increased risk of death.
What aripiprazole is used for
Aripiprazole is listed for Schizophrenia and Bipolar I Disorder. Abilify is the single-ingredient tablet in this catalogue and is also listed for major depressive disorder.
