ABILIFY MAINTENA aripiprazole Kit
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🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Atypical Antipsychotic class.
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🩺 Clinical
Aripiprazole extended-release injection is used to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves) and bipolar I disorder (a disease that causes depression, mania, and other abnormal moods). Aripiprazole is in a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗- Not at all — aripiprazole actually has several approved uses. It's prescribed for schizophrenia, manic or mixed episodes of Bipolar I Disorder, and as an add-on to antidepressants...
- What exactly is aripiprazole used for — is it just for schizophrenia?
- It typically takes up to two weeks for aripiprazole to build up to stable levels in your body, so don't be discouraged if you don't feel a difference right away. For some condition...
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💲 Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per each | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 | $2,188.83 | — |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilify Maintena 59148-0232-12 | Otsuka | 1 kit | $2,138.910 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Abilify Maintena 59148-0045-80 | Otsuka | 1 kit | $2,140.310 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Abilify Maintena 59148-0245-12 | Otsuka | 1 kit | $2,856.920 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Abilify Maintenathis 59148-0072-92 | Otsuka | 1 kit | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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⏳ Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route. Patent/protection dates below may affect future generic timing.
Why the date isn’t exact: Generic timing can change because patents may be challenged, settled, licensed, added, removed, or worked around with a narrower label — and FDA approval does not always mean a pharmacy can get the generic today.
🛈 What do these terms mean?
- Patent
- Legal protection listed in the Orange Book that may delay generic approval or launch. Issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
- Substance patent
- Covers the active drug molecule itself — the hardest to design around. A generic generally can’t launch until it expires.
- Formulation (product) patent
- Covers a specific formulation or dosage form. A generic can sometimes work around it with a different formulation.
- Method-of-use patent
- A patent covering one specific approved use of the drug — not necessarily the whole molecule. A generic can sometimes launch with a “skinny label” that carves out the protected use and keeps the others.
- Skinny label
- A generic label that omits a still-patented use when the FDA allows it — letting a generic reach the market for the unprotected uses.
- Exclusivity
- FDA-granted marketing protection, separate from patents — e.g. 5-yr new chemical entity, 7-yr orphan drug, or a +6-month pediatric extension.
- Paragraph IV
- A generic applicant’s formal challenge to a listed patent. It can potentially lead to earlier generic entry, but often involves litigation or a settlement.
- RLD / RS
- Reference Listed Drug — the brand product the FDA uses as the reference for generic applications. Reference Standard — the product the FDA expects generics to compare against in bioequivalence testing.
- TE / AB rating
- FDA therapeutic-equivalence rating. An AB rating generally means the FDA considers a generic therapeutically equivalent to — and substitutable for — the brand.
- LOE (loss of exclusivity)
- The latest patent or exclusivity currently listed — the loss-of-exclusivity / latest-listed-protection date shown on this page. Paragraph-IV challenges and settlements can move the real date earlier; FDA approval and a manufacturer’s decision to market can move it later.
Built from the FDA Orange Book. The bars above are scaled to each protection’s expiry; the red LOE marker is the last one to lapse.
| Patent | Type | Use code | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 10525057 ↗ | Method of use | U-2723 | Mar 8, 2034 |
| US 10525057 ↗ | Method of use | U-1632 | Mar 8, 2034 |
| US 10525057 ↗ | Method of use | U-543 | Mar 8, 2034 |
| US 10525057 ↗ | Method of use | U-1632 | Mar 8, 2034 |
| US 10525057 ↗ | Method of use | U-543 | Mar 8, 2034 |
| US 10525057 ↗ | Method of use | U-2723 | Mar 8, 2034 |
| US 10525057 ↗ | Method of use | U-543 | Mar 8, 2034 |
| US 10525057 ↗ | Method of use | U-1632 | Mar 8, 2034 |
| US 10525057 ↗ | Method of use | U-2723 | Mar 8, 2034 |
| US 10525057 ↗ | Method of use | U-2723 | Mar 8, 2034 |
| US 10525057 ↗ | Method of use | U-1632 | Mar 8, 2034 |
| US 10525057 ↗ | Method of use | U-543 | Mar 8, 2034 |
| US 11344547 ↗ | Method of use | U-1632 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11344547 ↗ | Method of use | U-1632 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11344547 ↗ | Method of use | U-1632 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11344547 ↗ | Method of use | U-1632 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11400087 ↗ | Method of use | U-3245 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11400087 ↗ | Method of use | U-814 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11400087 ↗ | Method of use | U-814 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11400087 ↗ | Method of use | U-814 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11400087 ↗ | Method of use | U-814 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11400087 ↗ | Method of use | U-3245 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11400087 ↗ | Method of use | U-3245 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11400087 ↗ | Method of use | U-3245 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11400087 ↗ | Method of use | U-1632 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11400087 ↗ | Method of use | U-1632 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11400087 ↗ | Method of use | U-1632 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11400087 ↗ | Method of use | U-1632 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11344547 ↗ | Method of use | U-3245 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11344547 ↗ | Method of use | U-3245 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11344547 ↗ | Method of use | U-3245 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11344547 ↗ | Method of use | U-3245 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11344547 ↗ | Method of use | U-814 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11344547 ↗ | Method of use | U-814 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11344547 ↗ | Method of use | U-814 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11344547 ↗ | Method of use | U-814 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 10980803 ↗ | Method of use | U-543 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 10980803 ↗ | Method of use | U-1632 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 10980803 ↗ | Method of use | U-543 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 10980803 ↗ | Method of use | U-1632 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 10980803 ↗ | Method of use | U-543 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 10980803 ↗ | Method of use | U-1632 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 10980803 ↗ | Method of use | U-1632 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 10980803 ↗ | Method of use | U-543 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11154553 ↗ | Method of use | U-1632 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11154553 ↗ | Method of use | U-1632 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11154553 ↗ | Method of use | U-1632 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11154553 ↗ | Method of use | U-1632 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11154553 ↗ | Method of use | U-814 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11154553 ↗ | Method of use | U-814 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11154553 ↗ | Method of use | U-814 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11154553 ↗ | Method of use | U-814 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11154553 ↗ | Method of use | U-3245 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11154553 ↗ | Method of use | U-3245 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11154553 ↗ | Method of use | U-3245 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11154553 ↗ | Method of use | U-3245 | Sep 24, 2033 |
| US 11648347 ↗ | Drug product | — | Apr 6, 2034 |
| US 11648347 ↗ | Drug product | — | Apr 6, 2034 |
| US 11648347 ↗ | Drug product | — | Apr 6, 2034 |
| US 11648347 ↗ | Drug product | — | Apr 6, 2034 |
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💊 Medicaid utilization by pack size
📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59148-0072-80 | 1 KIT in 1 CARTON (59148-072-80) * 1.9 mL in 1 SYRINGE * 5 mL in 1 SYRINGE | $2,852.65 / ea | — | 2014-10-08 | Active |
| 59148-0072-92 You're viewing this | 1 KIT in 1 CARTON (59148-072-92) * 1.9 mL in 1 SYRINGE * 5 mL in 1 SYRINGE | — | — | 2014-10-08 | Active |
This pack shows little to no recent Medicaid volume — a different pack size carries most fills. See all packs ↓
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Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.
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| Inactive ingredients (structured) | — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available. |
| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
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| HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk | — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal. |
| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold. |
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📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🚨 Boxed Warning ▾
WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. ABILIFY MAINTENA is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.
Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death ( 5.1 ) ABILIFY MAINTENA is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis ( 5.1 )
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ABILIFY MAINTENA (aripiprazole) is indicated: for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults for maintenance monotherapy treatment of bipolar I disorder in adults ABILIFY MAINTENA is an atypical antipsychotic indicated: for treatment of schizophrenia in adults ( 1 ) for maintenance monotherapy treatment of bipolar I disorder in adults ( 1 )
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Only to be administered by intramuscular injection in the deltoid or gluteal muscle by a healthcare professional ( 2.1 ) For patients naïve to aripiprazole, establish tolerability with oral aripiprazole prior to initiating ABILIFY MAINTENA ( 2.1 ) Recommended dosage is 400 mg administered monthly as a single injection. Dose can be reduced to 300 mg in patients with adverse reactions ( 2.2 ) There are two ways to initiate treatment with ABILIFY MAINTENA 1-day initiation: Administer two separate intramuscular injections of ABILIFY MAINTENA 400 mg and a single oral dose of aripiprazole 20 mg ( 2.2 ) 14-day initiation: In conjunction with first ABILIFY MAINTENA 400 mg dose, take 14 consecutive days of concurrent oral aripiprazole (10 mg to 20 mg) or current oral antipsychotic ( 2.2 ) Dosage adjustments are required for missed doses ( 2.3 ) Known CYP2D6 poor metabolizers: Recommended starting and maintenance dose is 300 mg administered monthly as a single injection ( 2.4 ) See full prescribing information for ABILIFY MAINTENA dosage modifications due to drug interactions ( 2.4 ).
ABILIFY MAINTENA comes in two types of kits. See instructions for reconstitution/injection/disposal procedures for 1) Pre-filled Dual Chamber Syringe ( 2.6 ), and 2) Vials ( 2.7 ).
2.1Important Administration Information For patients who have never taken aripiprazole, establish tolerability with oral aripiprazole prior to initiating treatment with ABILIFY MAINTENA. Due to the half-life of oral aripiprazole (i.e., 75 hours and 94 hours for aripiprazole and dehydro-aripiprazole, respectively), it may take up to 2 weeks to fully assess tolerability. ABILIFY MAINTENA must be administered by intramuscular injection by a healthcare professional.
Do not administer by any other route. For detailed preparation and administration instructions, [see Dosage and Administration (2.6 , 2.7) ] .
2.2Recommended Dosage for ABILIFY MAINTENA The recommended dose of ABILIFY MAINTENA is 400 mg monthly (no sooner than 26 days after the previous injection). There are two ways to initiate treatment with ABILIFY MAINTENA in patients receiving oral antipsychotics: 1-day initiation: Administer two intramuscular injections of ABILIFY MAINTENA 400 mg in two different injection sites (in either the deltoid or gluteal muscle), and one dose of oral aripiprazole 20 mg on the first day of treatment with ABILIFY MAINTENA. Do not administer both injections into the same muscle.
14-day initiation: When ABILIFY MAINTENA injection is initiated in patients receiving oral aripiprazole administer one intramuscular injection of ABILIFY MAINTENA 400 mg in either the deltoid or gluteal muscle and continue treatment with oral aripiprazole (10 mg to 20 mg) for 14 consecutive days to achieve therapeutic aripiprazole concentrations during initiation of therapy. For patients already stable on another oral antipsychotic (and known to tolerate aripiprazole), administer one intramuscular injection of ABILIFY MAINTENA 400 mg in either the deltoid or gluteal muscle and continue treatment with the oral antipsychotic for 14 consecutive days to maintain therapeutic antipsychotic concentrations during initiation of therapy.
If there are adverse reactions with the 400 mg dosage, the dosage may be reduced to 300 mg once monthly.
2.3Missed Doses If the second or third doses are missed: If more than 4 weeks and less than 5 weeks have elapsed since the last injection, administer the injection as soon as possible . If more than 5 weeks have elapsed since the last injection, restart treatment with either 1-day initiation or 14-day initiation with ABILIFY MAINTENA [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . If the fourth or subsequent doses are missed: If more than 4 weeks and less than 6 weeks have elapsed since the last injection, administer the injection as soon as possible.
If more than 6 weeks have elapsed since the last injection, restart treatment with either 1-day initiation or 14-day in…
💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ▾
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS For extended-release injectable suspension : 300 mg and 400 mg of lyophilized powder for reconstitution in: single-dose, pre-filled, dual chamber syringe single-dose vial The reconstituted extended-release injectable suspension is a uniform, homogeneous suspension that is opaque and milky-white in color. For extended-release injectable suspension: 300 mg and 400 mg strength lyophilized powder for reconstitution in ( 3 ): single-dose, pre-filled, dual chamber syringe single-dose vial
⛔ Contraindications ▾
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS ABILIFY MAINTENA is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to aripiprazole. Hypersensitivity reactions ranging from pruritus/urticaria to anaphylaxis have been reported in patients receiving aripiprazole [see Adverse Reactions (6.1 and 6.2) ] . Known hypersensitivity to aripiprazole ( 4 )
⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ▾
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis: Increased incidence of cerebrovascular adverse reactions (e.g., stroke, transient ischemic attack, including fatalities) ( 5.2 ) Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: Manage with immediate discontinuation and close monitoring ( 5.3 ) Tardive Dyskinesia: Discontinue if clinically appropriate ( 5.4 ) Metabolic Changes: Atypical antipsychotic drugs have been associated with metabolic changes that may increase cardiovascular/cerebrovascular risk.
These metabolic changes include hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, and weight gain ( 5.5 ) – Hyperglycemia and Diabetes Mellitus: Monitor patients for symptoms of hyperglycemia including polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, and weakness. Monitor glucose regularly in patients with and at risk for diabetes ( 5.5 ) – Dyslipidemia: Undesirable alterations have been observed in patients treated with atypical antipsychotics ( 5.5 ) – Weight Gain: Gain in body weight has been observed; clinical monitoring of weight is recommended ( 5.5 ) Pathological Gambling and Other Compulsive Behaviors: Consider dose reduction or discontinuation ( 5.6 ) Orthostatic Hypotension: Use with caution in patients with known cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease ( 5.7 ) Leukopenia, Neutropenia, and Agranulocytosis: Perform complete blood counts in patients with a history of a clinically significant low white blood cell count (WBC)/absolute neutrophil count (ANC).
Consider discontinuation if clinically significant decline in WBC/ANC in the absence of other causative factors ( 5.9 ) Seizures: Use cautiously in patients with a history of seizures or with conditions that lower the seizure threshold ( 5.10 ) Potential for Cognitive and Motor Impairment: Use caution when operating machinery ( 5.11 )
5.1Increased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Dementia- Related Psychosis Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Analyses of 17 placebo-controlled trials (modal duration of 10 weeks), largely in patients taking atypical antipsychotic drugs, revealed a risk of death in drug-treated patients of between 1.6 to 1.7 times the risk of death in placebo-treated patients. Over the course of a typical 10-week controlled trial, the rate of death in drug-treated patients was about 4.5%, compared to a rate of about 2.6% in the placebo group.
Although the causes of death were varied, most of the deaths appeared to be either cardiovascular (e.g., heart failure, sudden death) or infectious (e.g., pneumonia) in nature. Observational studies suggest that, similar to atypical antipsychotic drugs, treatment with conventional antipsychotic drugs may increase mortality. The extent to which the findings of increased mortality in observational studies may be attributed to the antipsychotic drug as opposed to some characteristic(s) of the patients is not clear.
ABILIFY MAINTENA is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis.
5.2Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions, Including Stroke in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis In placebo-controlled clinical studies (two flexible-dose and one fixed-dose study) of dementia-related psychosis, there was an increased incidence of cerebrovascular adverse reactions (e.g., stroke, transient ischemic attack), including fatalities, in oral aripiprazole-treated patients (mean age: 84 years; range: 78 to 88 years). In the fixed-dose study, there was a statistically significant dose response relationship for cerebrovascular adverse reactions in patients treated with oral aripiprazole.
ABILIFY MAINTENA is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis .
5.3Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome A potentially fatal symptom complex sometimes referred to as Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) may occur with administration of antipsychotic drugs, including ABILIFY MAINTENA. Rare cas…
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Increased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Dementia - Related Psychosis Use [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions, Including Stroke in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Tardive Dyskinesia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Metabolic Changes [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Pathological Gambling and Other Compulsive Behaviors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Orthostatic Hypotension and Syncope [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Falls [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] Leukopenia, Neutropenia, and Agranulocytosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] Seizures [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ] Potential for Cognitive and Motor Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11) ] Body Temperature Regulation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.12) ] Dysphagia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.13) ] Most commonly observed adverse reactions with ABILIFY MAINTENA in patients with schizophrenia (incidence ≥5% and at least twice that for placebo) were increased weight, akathisia, injection site pain, and sedation ( 6.1 ).
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. at 1-800-438-9927 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Safety Database of ABILIFY MAINTENA and Oral Aripiprazole Oral aripiprazole has been evaluated for safety in 16,114 adult patients who participated in multiple-dose, clinical trials in schizophrenia and other indications, and who had approximately 8,578 patient-years of exposure to oral aripiprazole.
A total of 3,901 patients were treated with oral aripiprazole for at least 180 days, 2,259 patients were treated with oral aripiprazole for at least 360 days, and 933 patients continuing aripiprazole treatment for at least 720 days. ABILIFY MAINTENA has been evaluated for safety in 2,128 adult patients in clinical trials in schizophrenia, with approximately 2,633 patient-years of exposure to ABILIFY MAINTENA. A total of 1,229 patients were treated with ABILIFY MAINTENA for at least 180 days (at least 7 consecutive injections) and 935 patients treated with ABILIFY MAINTENA had at least 1 year of exposure (at least 13 consecutive injections).
ABILIFY MAINTENA has been evaluated for safety in 804 adult patients in clinical trials in bipolar I disorder, with approximately 530 patient-years of exposure to ABILIFY MAINTENA. A total of 419 patients were treated with ABILIFY MAINTENA for at least 180 days (at least 7 consecutive injections) and 287 patients treated with ABILIFY MAINTENA had at least 1 year of exposure (at least 13 consecutive injections). The conditions and duration of treatment with ABILIFY MAINTENA included double-blind and open-label studies.
The safety data presented below are derived from the 12-week double-blind placebo-controlled study of ABILIFY MAINTENA in adult patients with schizophrenia. Adverse Reactions with ABILIFY MAINTENA Most Commonly Observed Adverse Reactions in Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trials in Schizophrenia Based on the placebo-controlled trial of ABILIFY MAINTENA in schizophrenia, the most commonly observed adverse reactions associated with the use of ABILIFY MAINTENA in patients (incidence of 5% or greater and aripiprazole incidence at least twice that for placebo) were increased weight (16.8% vs.
7.0%), akathisia (11.4% vs. 3.5%), injection site pain (5.4% vs. 0.6%) and sedation (5.4% vs.
1.2%). Commonly Reported…
🔄 Drug Interactions ▾
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS CYP2D6 inhibitors and CYP3A4 Inhibitors : See full prescribing information for ABILIFY MAINTENA dosage modifications when used concomitantly with CYP2D6 inhibitors and/or CYP3A4 inhibitors for greater than 14 days ( 7.1 ) CYP3A4 Inducers : Avoid concomitant use for greater than 14 days ( 7.1 ) See full prescribing information for additional clinically significant drug interactions ( 7.1 )
7.1Drugs Having Clinically Important Interactions with ABILIFY MAINTENA Table 9: Clinically Important Drug Interactions with ABILIFY MAINTENA: Concomitant Drug Name or Drug Class Clinical Rationale Clinical Recommendation Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole) or strong CYP2D6 inhibitors (e.g., paroxetine, fluoxetine) The concomitant use of oral aripiprazole with strong CYP3A4 or CYP2D6 inhibitors increased the exposure of aripiprazole [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. With concomitant use of ABILIFY MAINTENA with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor or CYP2D6 inhibitor for more than 14 days, reduce the ABILIFY MAINTENA dosage [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ].
Strong CYP3A4 Inducers (e.g., carbamazepine) The concomitant use of oral aripiprazole and carbamazepine decreased the exposure of aripiprazole [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Avoid use of ABILIFY MAINTENA in combination with carbamazepine and other inducers of CYP3A4 for greater than 14 days [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ] . Antihypertensive Drugs Due to its alpha-adrenergic antagonism, aripiprazole has the potential to enhance the effect of certain antihypertensive agents.
Monitor blood pressure and adjust dose accordingly [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ]. Benzodiazepines (e.g., lorazepam) The intensity of sedation was greater with the combination of oral aripiprazole and lorazepam as compared to that observed with aripiprazole alone. The orthostatic hypotension observed was greater with the combination as compared to that observed with lorazepam alone [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ].
Monitor sedation and blood pressure. Adjust dose accordingly.
7.2Drugs Having No Clinically Important Interactions with ABILIFY MAINTENA Based on pharmacokinetic studies with oral aripiprazole, no dosage adjustment of ABILIFY MAINTENA is required when administered concomitantly with famotidine, valproate, lithium, lorazepam [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . In addition, no dosage adjustment is necessary for substrates of CYP2D6 (e.g., dextromethorphan, fluoxetine, paroxetine, or venlafaxine), CYP2C9 (e.g., warfarin), CYP2C19 (e.g., omeprazole, warfarin), or CYP3A4 (e.g., dextromethorphan) when coadministered with ABILIFY MAINTENA.
Additionally, no dosage adjustment is necessary for valproate, lithium, lamotrigine, lorazepam, or sertraline when coadministered with ABILIFY MAINTENA. [See Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
👥 Use in Specific Populations ▾
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy: May cause extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms in neonates with third trimester exposure ( 8.1 ) Lactation: Monitor the breastfed infant for dehydration and lack of appropriate weight gain ( 8.2 )
8.1Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to ABILIFY MAINTENA during pregnancy. For more information contact the National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics at 1-866-961-2388 or visit http://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/. Risk Summary Neonates exposed to antipsychotic drugs, including ABILIFY MAINTENA, during the third trimester of pregnancy are at risk for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms following delivery (see Clinical Considerations ).
Overall available data from published epidemiologic studies of pregnant women exposed to aripiprazole have not established a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal outcomes. There are risks to the mother associated with untreated schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder and with exposure to antipsychotics, including ABILIFY MAINTENA, during pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations ) . Aripiprazole exposure during pregnancy may decrease milk supply in the post-partum period [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2) ] .
In animal reproduction studies, oral and intravenous aripiprazole administration during organogenesis in rats and/or rabbits at doses 10 and 11 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) produced fetal death, decreased fetal weight, undescended testicles, delayed skeletal ossification, skeletal abnormalities, and diaphragmatic hernia. Oral and intravenous aripiprazole administration during the pre- and post-natal period in rats at doses 10 times the MRHD produced prolonged gestation, stillbirths, decreased pup weight, and decreased pup survival (see Data ) .
The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population are unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.
Clinical Considerations Disease-associated maternal and/or embryo/fetal risk There is a risk to the mother from untreated schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder, including increased risk of relapse, hospitalization, and suicide. Schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder are associated with increased adverse perinatal outcomes, including preterm birth. It is not known if this is a direct result of the illness or other comorbid factors.
Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms, including agitation, hypertonia, hypotonia, tremor, somnolence, respiratory distress and feeding disorder have been reported in neonates who were exposed to antipsychotic drugs (including oral aripiprazole) during the third trimester of pregnancy. These symptoms have varied in severity. Some neonates recovered within hours or days without specific treatment; others required prolonged hospitalization.
Monitor neonates exhibiting extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms and manage symptoms appropriately. Data Animal Data In animal studies, aripiprazole demonstrated developmental toxicity, including possible teratogenic effects in rats and rabbits. Pregnant rats were treated with oral doses of 3, 10, and 30 mg/kg/day which are approximately 1 to 10 times the MRHD of 30 mg/day on a mg/m 2 basis of aripiprazole during the period of organogenesis.
Treatment at the highest dose caused a slight prolongation of gestation and delay in fetal development, as evidenced by decreased fetal weight and undescended testes. Delayed skeletal ossification was observed at 3 and 10 times the oral MRHD on mg/m 2 basis. At 3 and 10 times the oral MRHD o…
🤰 Pregnancy ▾
8.1Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to ABILIFY MAINTENA during pregnancy. For more information contact the National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics at 1-866-961-2388 or visit http://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/. Risk Summary Neonates exposed to antipsychotic drugs, including ABILIFY MAINTENA, during the third trimester of pregnancy are at risk for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms following delivery (see Clinical Considerations ).
Overall available data from published epidemiologic studies of pregnant women exposed to aripiprazole have not established a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal outcomes. There are risks to the mother associated with untreated schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder and with exposure to antipsychotics, including ABILIFY MAINTENA, during pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations ) . Aripiprazole exposure during pregnancy may decrease milk supply in the post-partum period [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2) ] .
In animal reproduction studies, oral and intravenous aripiprazole administration during organogenesis in rats and/or rabbits at doses 10 and 11 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) produced fetal death, decreased fetal weight, undescended testicles, delayed skeletal ossification, skeletal abnormalities, and diaphragmatic hernia. Oral and intravenous aripiprazole administration during the pre- and post-natal period in rats at doses 10 times the MRHD produced prolonged gestation, stillbirths, decreased pup weight, and decreased pup survival (see Data ) .
The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population are unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.
Clinical Considerations Disease-associated maternal and/or embryo/fetal risk There is a risk to the mother from untreated schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder, including increased risk of relapse, hospitalization, and suicide. Schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder are associated with increased adverse perinatal outcomes, including preterm birth. It is not known if this is a direct result of the illness or other comorbid factors.
Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms, including agitation, hypertonia, hypotonia, tremor, somnolence, respiratory distress and feeding disorder have been reported in neonates who were exposed to antipsychotic drugs (including oral aripiprazole) during the third trimester of pregnancy. These symptoms have varied in severity. Some neonates recovered within hours or days without specific treatment; others required prolonged hospitalization.
Monitor neonates exhibiting extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms and manage symptoms appropriately. Data Animal Data In animal studies, aripiprazole demonstrated developmental toxicity, including possible teratogenic effects in rats and rabbits. Pregnant rats were treated with oral doses of 3, 10, and 30 mg/kg/day which are approximately 1 to 10 times the MRHD of 30 mg/day on a mg/m 2 basis of aripiprazole during the period of organogenesis.
Treatment at the highest dose caused a slight prolongation of gestation and delay in fetal development, as evidenced by decreased fetal weight and undescended testes. Delayed skeletal ossification was observed at 3 and 10 times the oral MRHD on mg/m 2 basis. At 3 and 10 times the oral MRHD on a mg/m 2 basis, delivered offspring had decreased body weights.
Increased incidences of hepatodiaphragmatic nodules and diaphragmatic hernia were observed in offspring from the highest dose group (the other dose groups were not examined for…
🧒 Pediatric Use ▾
8.4Pediatric Use ABILIFY MAINTENA has not been studied in children 18 years of age or younger. However, juvenile animal studies have been conducted in rats and dogs. Juvenile Animal Studies Aripiprazole in juvenile rats caused mortality, CNS clinical signs, impaired memory and learning, and delayed sexual maturation when administered at oral doses of 10, 20, 40 mg/kg/day from weaning (21 days old) through maturity (80 days old).
At 40 mg/kg/day, mortality, decreased activity, splayed hind limbs, hunched posture, ataxia, tremors and other CNS signs were observed in both genders. In addition, delayed sexual maturation was observed in males. At all doses and in a dose-dependent manner, impaired memory and learning, increased motor activity, and histopathology changes in the pituitary (atrophy), adrenals (adrenocortical hypertrophy), mammary glands (hyperplasia and increased secretion), and female reproductive organs (vaginal mucification, endometrial atrophy, decrease in ovarian corpora lutea) were observed.
The changes in female reproductive organs were considered secondary to the increase in prolactin serum levels. A No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) could not be determined and, at the lowest tested dose of 10 mg/kg/day, there is no safety margin relative to the systemic exposures (AUC 0-24 ) for aripiprazole or its major active metabolite in adolescents at the maximum recommended pediatric dose of 15 mg/day. All drug-related effects were reversible after a 2-month recovery period, and most of the drug effects in juvenile rats were also observed in adult rats from previously conducted studies.
Aripiprazole in juvenile dogs (2 months old) caused CNS clinical signs of tremors, hypoactivity, ataxia, recumbency and limited use of hind limbs when administered orally for 6 months at 3, 10, 30 mg/kg/day. Mean body weight and weight gain were decreased up to 18% in females in all drug groups relative to control values. A NOAEL could not be determined and, at the lowest tested dose of 3 mg/kg/day, there is no safety margin relative to the systemic exposures (AUC 0-24 ) for aripiprazole or its major active metabolite in adolescents at the maximum recommended pediatric dose of 15 mg/day.
All drug-related effects were reversible after a 2-month recovery period.
🧓 Geriatric Use ▾
8.5Geriatric Use Clinical studies of oral aripiprazole did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 years and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience and pharmacokinetic data have not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.
In single-dose and multiple-dose pharmacokinetic studies, there was no detectable age effect in the population pharmacokinetic analysis of oral aripiprazole in schizophrenia patients [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . No dosage adjustments are recommended based on age alone. ABILIFY MAINTENA is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis [see also Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ].
🆘 Overdosage ▾
10 OVERDOSAGE Human Experience The largest known case of acute ingestion with a known outcome involved 1260 mg of oral aripiprazole (42 times the maximum recommended daily dose) in a patient who fully recovered. Common adverse reactions (reported in at least 5% of all overdose cases) reported with oral aripiprazole overdosage (alone or in combination with other substances) include vomiting, somnolence, and tremor. Other clinically important signs and symptoms observed in one or more patients with aripiprazole overdoses (alone or with other substances) include acidosis, aggression, aspartate aminotransferase increased, atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, coma, confusional state, convulsion, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, depressed level of consciousness, hypertension, hypokalemia, hypotension, lethargy, loss of consciousness, QRS complex prolonged, QT prolonged, pneumonia aspiration, respiratory arrest, status epilepticus, and tachycardia.
Management of Overdosage In case of overdosage, call the Poison Control Center immediately at 1-800-222-1222.
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of aripiprazole in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder is unknown. The efficacy of aripiprazole could be mediated through a combination of partial agonist activity at dopamine D 2 and serotonin 5-HT 1A receptors and antagonist activity at 5-HT 2A receptors.
12.2Pharmacodynamics Aripiprazole exhibits high affinity for dopamine D 2 and D 3 (K i s 0.34 and 0.8 nM, respectively), serotonin 5-HT 1A and 5-HT 2A receptors (K i s 1.7 and 3.4 nM, respectively), moderate affinity for dopamine D 4 , serotonin 5-HT 2C and 5-HT 7 , alpha 1 -adrenergic and histamine H 1 receptors (K i s of 44 nM, 15 nM, 39 nM, 57 nM, and 61 nM, respectively), and moderate affinity for the serotonin reuptake site (K i= 98 nM). Aripiprazole has no appreciable affinity for cholinergic muscarinic receptors (IC 50 >1000 nM).
Actions at receptors other than D 2 , 5-HT 1A , and 5-HT 2A could explain some of the other adverse reactions of aripiprazole (e.g., the orthostatic hypotension observed with aripiprazole may be explained by its antagonist activity at adrenergic alpha 1 receptors). Alcohol There was no significant difference between oral aripiprazole coadministered with ethanol and placebo coadministered with ethanol on performance of gross motor skills or stimulus response in healthy subjects. As with most psychoactive medications, patients should be advised to avoid alcohol while taking ABILIFY MAINTENA.
ABILIFY MAINTENA activity is presumably primarily due to the parent drug, aripiprazole, and to a lesser extent, to its major metabolite, dehydro-aripiprazole, which has been shown to have affinities for D 2 receptors similar to the parent drug.
12.3Pharmacokinetics Steady-state concentrations for the typical subject were attained by the fourth dose for both sites of administration. Approximate dose-proportional increases in aripiprazole and dehydro-aripiprazole exposure were observed after every four-week ABILIFY MAINTENA injections of 300 mg and 400 mg. Absorption Aripiprazole absorption into the systemic circulation is slow and prolonged following intramuscular injection due to low solubility of aripiprazole particles.
Following a single-dose administration of ABILIFY MAINTENA in the deltoid and gluteal muscle, the extent of absorption (AUC tau , AUC inf ) of aripiprazole was similar for both injection sites, but the rate of absorption (C max ) was 31% higher following administration to the deltoid compared to the gluteal site. However, at steady state, AUC tau and C max were similar for both sites of injection. Following multiple intramuscular doses, the plasma concentrations of aripiprazole gradually rise to maximum plasma concentrations at a median T max of 5 to 7 days for the gluteal muscle and 4 days for the deltoid muscle.
Distribution Based on results from trials with oral administration of aripiprazole, aripiprazole is widely distributed throughout the body with an apparent volume of distribution of
4.9L/kg, indicating extensive extravascular distribution. At therapeutic concentrations, aripiprazole and dehydro-aripiprazole are greater than 99% bound to serum proteins, binding primarily to albumin. Elimination Following single dose administration of ABILIFY MAINTENA, the mean apparent terminal elimination half-life of aripiprazole was 17.8 and 21 days, for deltoid and gluteal injections, respectively.
After multiple gluteal administrations, the mean apparent terminal elimination half-life of aripiprazole was 29.9 days and 46.5 days for every 4-week injection of ABILIFY MAINTENA 300 mg and 400 mg, respectively. Metabolism Aripiprazole is metabolized primarily by three biotransformation pathways: dehydrogenation, hydroxylation, and N-dealkylation. Based on in vitro studies, CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 enzymes are responsible for dehydrogenation and hydroxylation of aripiprazole, and N-dealkylation is catalyzed by CYP3A4.
Aripiprazole is the predominant drug moiety…
🧬 Mechanism of Action ▾
12.1Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of aripiprazole in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder is unknown. The efficacy of aripiprazole could be mediated through a combination of partial agonist activity at dopamine D 2 and serotonin 5-HT 1A receptors and antagonist activity at 5-HT 2A receptors.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied Pre-filled Dual Chamber Syringe: ABILIFY MAINTENA (aripiprazole) pre-filled dual chamber syringe for extended-release injectable suspension in single-dose syringes is available in 300 mg or 400 mg strength syringes. The pre-filled dual chamber syringe consists of a front chamber that contains the lyophilized powder of aripiprazole monohydrate and a rear chamber that contains sterile water for injection. 300 mg kit (NDC 59148-045-80) 300 mg, single-dose, pre-filled, dual chamber syringe containing ABILIFY MAINTENA (aripiprazole) for extended-release injectable suspension lyophilized powder and Sterile Water for Injection One 23-gauge, 1-inch (25 mm) hypodermic safety needle with needle protection device for deltoid administration in non-obese patients One 22-gauge, 1.5-inch (38 mm) hypodermic safety needle with needle protection device for gluteal administration in non-obese patients or deltoid administration in obese patients One 21-gauge, 2-inch (51 mm) hypodermic safety needle with needle protection device for gluteal administration in obese patients 400 mg kit (NDC 59148-072-80) 400 mg, single-dose, pre-filled, dual chamber syringe containing ABILIFY MAINTENA (aripiprazole) for extended-release injectable suspension lyophilized powder and Sterile Water for Injection One 23-gauge, 1-inch (25 mm) hypodermic safety needle with needle protection device for deltoid administration in non-obese patients One 22-gauge, 1.5-inch (38 mm) hypodermic safety needle with needle protection device for gluteal administration in non-obese patients or deltoid administration in obese patients One 21-gauge, 2-inch (51 mm) hypodermic safety needle with needle protection device for gluteal administration in obese patients Single-Dose Vial: ABILIFY MAINTENA (aripiprazole) extended-release injectable suspension in single-dose vials is available in 300 mg or 400 mg strength vials.
300 mg kit (NDC 59148-232-12) 300 mg, single-dose vial of ABILIFY MAINTENA (aripiprazole) extended-release injectable suspension lyophilized powder 2.5 mL, single-dose vial of Sterile Water for Injection, USP One 3 mL, luer lock syringe with pre-attached 21-gauge, 1.5-inch hypodermic safety needle with needle protection device One 3 mL, luer lock disposable syringe with luer lock tip One vial adapter One 23-gauge, 1-inch (25 mm) hypodermic safety needle with needle protection device for deltoid administration in non-obese patients One 22-gauge, 1.5-inch (38 mm) hypodermic safety needle with needle protection device for gluteal administration in non-obese patients or deltoid administration in obese patients One 21-gauge, 2-inch (51 mm) hypodermic safety needle with needle protection device for gluteal administration in obese patients 400 mg kit (NDC 59148-245-12) 400 mg, single-dose vial of ABILIFY MAINTENA (aripiprazole) extended-release injectable suspension lyophilized powder 2.5 mL, single-dose vial of Sterile Water for Injection, USP One 3 mL, luer lock syringe with pre-attached 21-gauge, 1.5-inch hypodermic safety needle with needle protection device One 3 mL, luer lock disposable syringe with luer lock tip One vial adapter One 23-gauge, 1-inch (25 mm) hypodermic safety needle with needle protection device for deltoid administration in non-obese patients One 22-gauge, 1.5-inch (38 mm) hypodermic safety needle with needle protection device for gluteal administration in non-obese patients or deltoid administration in obese patients One 21-gauge, 2-inch (51 mm) hypodermic safety needle with needle protection device for gluteal administration in obese patients Storage Pre-filled dual chamber syringe: Store below 30°C [86°F].
Do not freeze. Protect the syringe from light by storing in the original package until time of use. Vial: Store at 25°C (77°F), excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Storage Pre-filled dual chamber syringe: Store below 30°C [86°F]. Do not freeze. Protect the syringe from light by storing in the original package until time of use. Vial: Store at 25°C (77°F), excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
📋 Description ▾
11 DESCRIPTION Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic which is present in ABILIFY MAINTENA as its monohydrate polymorphic form. Aripiprazole monohydrate is 7-[4-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-1-piperazinyl] butoxy]-3,4 dihydrocarbostyril monohydrate. The empirical formula is C 23 H 27 Cl 2 N 3 O 2 ∙H 2 O and its molecular weight is 466.40.
The chemical structure is: ABILIFY MAINTENA (aripiprazole) is an extended-release injectable suspension available in 400 mg or 300 mg strength pre-filled dual chamber syringes and 400 mg or 300 mg strength vials. The labeled strengths are calculated based on the anhydrous form (aripiprazole). Inactive ingredients (per administered dose) for 400 mg and 300 mg strength products, respectively, include carboxymethyl cellulose sodium (16.64 mg and 12.48 mg), mannitol (83.2 mg and 62.4 mg), sodium phosphate monobasic monohydrate (1.48 mg and 1.11 mg) and sodium hydroxide (pH adjuster).
Chemical Structure
💬 Information for Patients ▾
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling ( Medication Guide ) Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Counsel patients about a potentially fatal adverse reaction, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) that has been reported in association with administration of antipsychotic drugs. Advise patients, family members, or caregivers to contact a health care provider or report to the emergency room if they experience signs and symptoms of NMS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] .
Tardive Dyskinesia Counsel patients on the signs and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia and to contact their health care provider if these abnormal movements occur [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . Metabolic Changes Educate patients about the risk of metabolic changes, how to recognize symptoms of hyperglycemia and diabetes mellitus, and the need for specific monitoring, including blood glucose, lipids, and weight [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ]. Pathological Gambling and Other Compulsive Behaviors Advise patients and their caregivers of the possibility that they may experience compulsive urges to shop, increased urges to gamble, compulsive sexual urges, binge eating and/or other compulsive urges and the inability to control these urges while taking aripiprazole.
In some cases, but not all, the urges were reported to have stopped when the dose was reduced or stopped [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] . Orthostatic Hypotension and Syncope Educate patients about the risk of orthostatic hypotension and syncope especially early in treatment, and also at times of re-initiating treatment or increases in dosage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ]. Leukopenia/Neutropenia Advise patients with a pre-existing low WBC count or a history of drug-induced leucopenia/neutropenia that they should have their CBC monitored while receiving ABILIFY MAINTENA [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ].
Potential for Cognitive and Motor Impairment Inform patients that ABILIFY MAINTENA has the potential to impair judgment, thinking, or motor skills. Caution patients about performing activities requiring mental alertness, such as operating hazardous machinery, or operating a motor vehicle, until they are reasonably certain that ABILIFY MAINTENA therapy does not affect them adversely [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11) ] . Heat Exposure and Dehydration Educate patients regarding appropriate care in avoiding overheating and dehydration [see Warnings and Precautions (5.12) ].
Concomitant Medication Advise patients to inform their health care providers of any changes to their current prescription or over-the-counter medications since there is a potential for clinically significant interactions [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . Pregnancy Advise patients to notify their healthcare provider if they become pregnant or intend to become pregnant during treatment with ABILIFY MAINTENA. Advise patients that ABILIFY MAINTENA may cause extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms (agitation, hypertonia, hypotonia, tremor, somnolence, respiratory distress, and feeding disorder) in a neonate.
Advise patients that there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to ABILIFY MAINTENA during pregnancy [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ]. Lactation ABILIFY MAINTENA use during pregnancy may affect milk supply. Advise the lactating patient to discuss any plans for breastfeeding with their healthcare provider, and to monitor the breastfed infant for dehydration and lack of appropriate weight gain [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2) ].
💬 Medication Guide ▾
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Revised: 03/2025 MEDICATION GUIDE ABILIFY MAINTENA ® (a-BIL-i-fy main-TEN-a) (aripiprazole) for extended-release injectable suspension, for intramuscular use What is the most important information I should know about ABILIFY MAINTENA?
ABILIFY MAINTENA may cause serious side effects, including: Increased risk of death in elderly people with dementia-related psychosis. ABILIFY MAINTENA increases the risk of death in elderly people who have lost touch with reality (psychosis) due to confusion and memory loss (dementia). ABILIFY MAINTENA is not for the treatment of people with dementia-related psychosis.
What is ABILIFY MAINTENA? ABILIFY MAINTENA is a prescription medicine given by injection by a healthcare provider: for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults alone as maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder in adults It is not known if ABILIFY MAINTENA is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age. Who should not receive ABILIFY MAINTENA?
Do not receive ABILIFY MAINTENA if you are allergic to aripiprazole or any of the ingredients in ABILIFY MAINTENA. See the end of this Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients in ABILIFY MAINTENA. Before receiving ABILIFY MAINTENA, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have never taken aripiprazole before have or had diabetes or high blood sugar or a family history of diabetes or high blood sugar have or had high levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, or triglycerides, or low levels of HDL cholesterol have or had low or high blood pressure have or had heart problems or a stroke have or had a low white blood cell count have or had seizures (convulsions) have problems that may affect you receiving an injection in your arm or buttocks are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known if ABILIFY MAINTENA will harm your unborn baby. Receiving ABILIFY MAINTENA during your third trimester of pregnancy may cause your baby to have abnormal muscle movements or withdrawal symptoms after birth. Talk to your healthcare provider about the risk to your unborn baby if you receive ABILIFY MAINTENA during pregnancy Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think that you are pregnant during treatment with ABILIFY MAINTENA.
If you become pregnant while receiving ABILIFY MAINTENA, talk to your healthcare provider about registering with the National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics. You can register by calling 1-866-961-2388 or go to http://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/ are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. ABILIFY MAINTENA can pass into your breast milk and it is not known if it may harm your baby.
Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you receive ABILIFY MAINTENA. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medicines and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. ABILIFY MAINTENA and other medicines may affect each other causing possible serious side effects.
ABILIFY MAINTENA may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how ABILIFY MAINTENA works. Your healthcare provider can tell you if it is safe to receive ABILIFY MAINTENA with your other medicines. Do not start or stop any medicines during treatment with ABILIFY MAINTENA without talking to your healthcare provider first.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. How should I receive ABILIFY MAINTENA?
Follow your ABILIFY MAINTENA treatment schedule exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to. Your healthcare provider will tell you how much ABILIFY MAINTENA you will receive and when you will receive it. ABILIFY MAINTENA is an injection given in your arm or buttock by your healthcare provider 1 time ever…