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Aripan 20 mg is a prescription antipsychotic medicine containing aripiprazole 20 mg per tablet. Aripan 20 mg may be prescribed by a psychiatrist for conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder when a 20 mg daily strength is appropriate.
It works by helping balance dopamine and serotonin activity in the brain. Because 20 mg is a higher tablet strength, Aripan 20 mg should only be taken in the exact dose recommended by a qualified doctor or psychiatrist.
Aripan 20 mg is an atypical antipsychotic tablet manufactured by Cell Laboratories (Pvt.) Ltd. Each tablet contains 20 mg of aripiprazole, and the pack contains 30 tablets (3 × 10 tablets). Cell Laboratories lists Aripan in 10 mg, 15 mg, and 20 mg strengths and states that dosing should be prescribed by a physician.
Aripiprazole affects important brain chemicals, mainly dopamine and serotonin. FDA prescribing information describes it as acting partly on dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT1A receptors while blocking serotonin 5-HT2A receptors. This action can help control symptoms related to thinking, mood, behaviour, and perception.
Aripan 20 mg is mainly used under specialist medical supervision for psychiatric conditions in which aripiprazole treatment is appropriate.
It may be prescribed to help manage:
FDA labeling lists aripiprazole for schizophrenia, acute manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder, adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder, and Tourette’s disorder. These are FDA indications for aripiprazole as a medicine; use of Aripan 20 mg in Pakistan should follow the locally registered product information and the patient’s psychiatrist.
Aripan 20 mg may be prescribed for adults with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder when a psychiatrist decides that a 20 mg dose is suitable.
It may also be used in selected adolescent or younger patients as part of carefully adjusted aripiprazole treatment. However, Aripan 20 mg is not normally a starting tablet strength for children or adolescents.
FDA prescribing information states that adolescents with schizophrenia generally start at 2 mg and are titrated toward a 10 mg target. Pediatric bipolar mania treatment also starts at 2 mg, with a usual target of 10 mg.
For this reason, parents should never give a child Aripan 20 mg simply by following an adult prescription.
Take Aripan 20 mg exactly as prescribed. Aripiprazole is generally taken once daily and can be taken with or without food.
For adult schizophrenia, FDA information gives a recommended starting and target dose of 10–15 mg once daily, with doses studied up to 30 mg daily. Importantly, the FDA label notes that doses above 10–15 mg were not shown to be more effective than 10–15 mg in schizophrenia trials. Therefore, Aripan 20 mg should only be used when the treating psychiatrist has specifically selected that dose.
For adult bipolar mania, the usual FDA starting dose is 15 mg daily as monotherapy, with a maximum of 30 mg daily. A doctor may therefore select Aripan 20 mg after considering symptoms and response to treatment.
Aripiprazole may be added to antidepressant treatment in adults with major depressive disorder. However, the FDA-recommended range for this use is 2–15 mg daily, with 15 mg as the maximum recommended dose. Therefore, Aripan 20 mg is not the standard FDA-recommended dose for adjunctive depression treatment.
Never increase, reduce, split, or stop Aripan 20 mg without speaking to the prescribing doctor.
Price in Pakistan: PKR 900.00
The provided price of Aripan 20 mg is PKR 900.00 for 30 tablets (3 × 10 tablets). The manufacturer’s current online listing also shows Aripan tablets at PKR 900. Cell Laboratories Pvt Ltd.
Retail prices may change between pharmacies, locations, and different stock batches.
Before using Aripan 20 mg, tell the doctor if the patient has diabetes, high cholesterol, heart or blood-pressure problems, seizures, swallowing difficulties, a history of involuntary movements, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or previous serious reactions to antipsychotic medicines.
FDA prescribing information highlights important risks associated with aripiprazole, including high blood sugar, changes in cholesterol, weight gain, low blood pressure on standing, seizures, tardive dyskinesia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and problems with alertness or coordination.
Some people taking aripiprazole can also develop new or unusually strong urges involving gambling, shopping, eating, or sexual activity. Patients or family members should tell the doctor if these changes appear.
Aripan 20 mg should not be used to treat dementia-related psychosis in elderly patients. FDA labeling warns that elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis have an increased risk of death when treated with antipsychotic medicines.
Common or important side effects can include restlessness or an inability to sit still, sleepiness, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, nausea, constipation, headache, tremor, tiredness, blurred vision, and movement-related symptoms. FDA data particularly identify akathisia (restlessness) as a common adverse reaction in adults treated for schizophrenia.
Seek urgent medical care if Aripan 20 mg is followed by severe muscle stiffness with high fever and confusion, seizures, fainting, serious allergic symptoms, severe involuntary body movements, major changes in consciousness, or suicidal thoughts.
Regular follow-up is important during treatment with Aripan 20 mg. Depending on the patient’s condition, a psychiatrist may monitor mood and behaviour, restlessness, unusual movements, weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, treatment response, and any new compulsive behaviour.
FDA guidance specifically recommends monitoring glucose in patients with diabetes or diabetes risk factors and monitoring weight because metabolic changes can occur with atypical antipsychotics.
In Pakistan, suspected medicine-related adverse events can be reported to the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP). DRAP states that patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and industry can report adverse events to its National Pharmacovigilance Centre.
The listed Aripan 20 mg price in Pakistan is PKR 900.00 for a pack of 30 tablets. Prices may vary between pharmacies.
Aripan 20 mg contains aripiprazole and may be prescribed for schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder when a psychiatrist decides that a 20 mg dose is appropriate. Cell Laboratories Pvt Ltd.
Yes. Aripiprazole is an FDA-recognized treatment for schizophrenia. However, Aripan 20 mg is a higher strength than the usual 10–15 mg adult starting and target dose, so it should only be used when specifically prescribed.
Aripiprazole is used for manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder. Aripan 20 mg may fall within the adult treatment range, but the dose must be selected by the patient’s psychiatrist.
Aripan 20 mg is a prescription psychiatric medicine. The information above is educational and does not replace an assessment by a psychiatrist or qualified medical practitioner.
The FDA information cited here relates to aripiprazole as an active medicine, while DRAP references provide Pakistan-specific medicine-safety and adverse-event reporting information. Patients should follow the locally approved product information and their doctor’s prescription.
Do not start, stop, increase, or reduce Aripan 20 mg without medical advice.
| Generic Name | aripiprazole |
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