arive 20mg tablet

4.5 (14 reviews)

Aripiprazole (20mg)

🏭 Alkem Laboratories Ltd 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Aug 21, 2026

📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available

Medically Reviewed

SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 21, 2026

What is arive 20mg tablet used for?

Arip MT 5 Tablet (Aripiprazole) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Aripiprazole (20mg), 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: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Form: Allopathy
Pregnancy Category: C
Prescription Required: Yes

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💊 arive 20mg 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

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)	Aripiprazole
Brand Name	Arip MT 5 Tablet
Manufacturer	Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Packaging / Form	Varies by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
Action Class	Atypical Antipsychotics
Route of Administration	Oral
Storage	Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); protect from light and moisture
Shelf Life	As per manufacturer

🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionWell absorbed orally; bioavailability ~87%

DistributionWidely distributed; crosses blood-brain barrier

Protein Binding>99% bound to plasma proteins

MetabolismHepatic via CYP2D6 and CYP3A4

Half-Life75 hours (aripiprazole); 94 hours (dehydro-aripiprazole)

ExcretionFeces (55%) and urine (25%)

Bioavailability87%

Onset of Action1-3 weeks for therapeutic effect

Peak Plasma Time3-5 hours

Duration of ActionLong-acting due to long half-life

How It Works

Partial agonist at D2 and 5-HT1A receptors; antagonist at 5-HT2A receptors

Mechanism Steps

1Partial agonist at D2 receptors: stabilizes dopamine activity

2Partial agonist at 5-HT1A receptors: enhances serotonin activity

3Antagonist at 5-HT2A receptors: reduces serotonin activity

💡 How to Take arive 20mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

⚠️ Side Effects of arive 20mg tablet

✅ Common Side Effects

Nausea
vomiting
constipation
headache
dizziness
insomnia
akathisia

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
tardive dyskinesia
seizures
stroke in elderly

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Rhabdomyolysis
hepatitis
pancreatitis
priapism

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

⚠️ Drug	Severity	Effect
Fluoxetine	Major	Increased aripiprazole levels
Ketoconazole	Major	Increased aripiprazole levels
Carbamazepine	Major	Decreased aripiprazole levels

🚨 Major Interactions

CYP2D6 inhibitors
CYP3A4 inhibitors
CYP3A4 inducers

⚡ Moderate Interactions

Antihypertensives
CNS depressants
Anticholinergics

ℹ️ Minor Interactions

Warfarin
Lithium

🍽️ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

Avoid alcohol; increased CNS depression

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

🚫 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to aripiprazole

📊 Monitoring Parameters

Mental status, blood pressure, heart rate, weight, blood glucose, lipids, EPS symptoms

🤱 Lactation Safety

Not recommended; excreted in breast milk

💊 Overdose Management

Symptomatic and supportive; ECG monitoring; activated charcoal if early

⏰ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double

👨‍⚕️ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 21, 2026

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⭐ User Reviews

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.