Abilify Maintena (injection)

Generic name:aripiprazole (injection) [ AR-i-PIP-ra-zole ]
Brand names: Abilify Maintena, Aristada
Drug class:Atypical antipsychotics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Feb 1, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Abilify Maintena?

The Abilify Maintena brand of aripiprazole is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder (manic depression) in adults. The Aristada brand of Abilify Maintena is for use only in treating schizophrenia in adults.

Abilify Maintena may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Abilify Maintena is not approved for use in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.

Before taking this medicine

You should not be treated with Abilify Maintena if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have never taken Abilify Maintena (Abilify) before.

Abilify Maintena may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis and is not approved for this use.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• a problem with your arm or buttocks where an injection will be given;

• heart disease, heart attack or stroke;

• high or low blood pressure;

• high blood sugar, diabetes (in you or family member);

• a seizure; or

• low white blood cell (WBC) counts.

Abilify Maintena may cause you to have high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). If you are diabetic, check your blood sugar levels on a regular basis while you are receiving this medicine.

Using antipsychotic medicine in the last 3 months of pregnancy may cause breathing problems, feeding problems, or withdrawal symptoms in the newborn. If you get pregnant, tell your doctor right away. Do not stop using Abilify Maintena without your doctor's advice.

If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of aripiprazole on the baby.

It may not be safe to breastfeed while using Abilify Maintena. Ask your doctor about any risk.

How is Abilify Maintena given?

Abilify Maintena is injected into a muscle. A healthcare provider will give you this injection once every 4 to 8 weeks, depending on your condition. Your doctor may occasionally change your dosing schedule.

If you have never used Abilify Maintena before, your doctor may want to y...