arident 5mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is arident 5mg tablet used for?
Arip MT 5 Tablet (Aripiprazole) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Aripiprazole (5mg), which Partial agonist at D2 and 5-HT1A receptors; antagonist at 5-HT2A receptors. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Aripiprazole
- Manufacturer: Ardent Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ arident 5mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder (adjunct), irritability in autism
Off-label uses: Tourette syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Aripiprazole |
| Brand Name | Arip MT 5 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Ardent Life Sciences Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Atypical Antipsychotics |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Partial agonist at D2 and 5-HT1A receptors; antagonist at 5-HT2A receptors
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take arident 5mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of arident 5mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- vomiting
- constipation
- headache
- dizziness
- insomnia
- akathisia
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- tardive dyskinesia
- seizures
- stroke in elderly
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Rhabdomyolysis
- hepatitis
- pancreatitis
- priapism
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Fluoxetine | Major | Increased aripiprazole levels |
| Ketoconazole | Major | Increased aripiprazole levels |
| Carbamazepine | Major | Decreased aripiprazole levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CYP2D6 inhibitors
- CYP3A4 inhibitors
- CYP3A4 inducers
โก Moderate Interactions
- Antihypertensives
- CNS depressants
- Anticholinergics
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Warfarin
- Lithium
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; increased CNS depression
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to aripiprazole
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Mental status, blood pressure, heart rate, weight, blood glucose, lipids, EPS symptoms
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; ECG monitoring; activated charcoal if early
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.