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Aripiprazole lauroxil (Aristada Initio®): Basic information

Aripiprazole lauroxil (US brand name Aristada Initio®) is a second-generation (“atypical”) antipsychotic.

On this page, we present some basic information about this medication. Other articles on this website with more advanced information and tips related to this medication are linked to under Related Pages below.


FDA-approved indications

Aristada Initio®, given in combination with oral aripiprazole, is indicated for the initiation of Aristada® (long-acting IM monthly injection of aripiprazole lauroxil) for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults.

Aristada Initio® may also be given for re-starting Aristada® after a missed dose.


Dosage

One 675 mg injection of Aristada Initio® is administered intramuscularly with 30 mg of oral aripiprazole in conjunction with first dose of Aristada®.

Note: Aristada Initio® should be given only as a single dose and is not indicated for repeat dosing. It should be given as an intramuscular injection in the deltoid or gluteal muscle and NOT as an intravenous injection.


Dosage forms and strengths

Extended-release injectable suspension: 675 mg single-dose pre-filled syringe


Important! Please refer to the full Prescribing Information (see link below) before prescribing this medication.


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Dose equivalents of long-acting injectable second-generation antipsychotics

CPT billing code for administration of injections


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Aripiprazole lauroxil (Aristada®) versus Aripiprazole (Abilify Maintena®)

Be careful in converting from Abilify Maintena® to Aristada®


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Paliperidone palmitate (Invega Sustenna®)

Paliperidone palmitate 3-month (Invega Trinza®)


Risperidone long-acting injection (Risperdal Consta®): Basic Information

Equivalence of risperidone oral and long-acting injection (RLAI; Risperdal Consta®)


References

Prescribing information for Aripiprazole lauroxil (Aristada Initio®)


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