Abilify
Utilised to manage schizophrenia to alleviate psychological distress and stabilise mood.
- Categories
- Antidepressants · Mental Health
- Active ingredient
- Aripiprazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg · 10mg · 15mg · 20mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Abilify, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Abilify vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Abilify details
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia · Bipolar I Disorder · Major Depressive Disorder
- Alternative names
- aripiprazole
- Therapeutic class
- Second-Generation Antipsychotic
- Pharmacological class
- Atypical Antipsychotic
- Known off-label uses
- autistic disorder-associated irritability
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to aripiprazole; dementia-related psychosis
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- weight gain; akathisia; insomnia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24–48 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; ketoconazole; fluoxetine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults and adolescents.
Serious side effects
neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; tardive dyskinesia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilised to manage schizophrenia to alleviate psychological distress and stabilise mood.
Mechanism of action
Helps balance dopamine and serotonin activity in the brain to regulate mood, thinking, and behaviour without causing severe sedation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if benefit outweighs fetal risk. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
What you will receive
Abilify is the originator brand name, made by Otsuka Pharmaceutical. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Otsuka Pharmaceutical.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Aripiprazole is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.