Abilify Case Study
Running head: EFFICACY DATA ON ABILIFY
Safety and Efficacy Data on Abilify Ursula Lorenz National University
Treatment and dosage Abilify, generic aripiprazole (2003), is used in acute episodes of schizophrenia. It is also used to treat Bipolar I Disorder. It is an atypical medication and shows effectiveness in treating people with concurrent manic episodes. The effective dose range is usually 10-30 mg for schizophrenia patients and 15–30 mg for Bipolar I Disorder. It is available in 2, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30mg tablets as well as a liquid non-refrigerated, 1mg/mL solution. It is taken once daily with or without food.
Effectiveness Abilify works by modifying sensitivity to serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain. It is
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She became lethargic within one hour. She was immediately treated with “10mg activated charcoal, 3 h post ingestion”. The patient then went unconscious but did not need any tubes or extra ventilation. On arrival, her pulse was 110, blood pressure was 106/60, RR (melatonin level) was 20, body temperature 98.3, pOx 98 (RA). She had a disconjugated gaze. Her skin appeared dry, pink, and warm. Bowel sounds were decreasing. An ECG with 12-lead showed a sinus curve of 110. She was in stable condition with consistent vital signs and slowly awakened throughout a 24-hr period. On the second day, she slept for excessive periods at a time. She also suffered “truncal ataxia” while in the sitting position, which still existed during walking and standing up the next day. On the fourth day, she showed trouble with fine motor skills, but was discharged. The girl was monitored for seven days as symptoms receded and no abnormal condition resulted
Safety and Efficacy Data on Abilify Ursula Lorenz National University
Treatment and dosage Abilify, generic aripiprazole (2003), is used in acute episodes of schizophrenia. It is also used to treat Bipolar I Disorder. It is an atypical medication and shows effectiveness in treating people with concurrent manic episodes. The effective dose range is usually 10-30 mg for schizophrenia patients and 15–30 mg for Bipolar I Disorder. It is available in 2, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30mg tablets as well as a liquid non-refrigerated, 1mg/mL solution. It is taken once daily with or without food.
Effectiveness Abilify works by modifying sensitivity to serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain. It is
used …show more content…
She became lethargic within one hour. She was immediately treated with “10mg activated charcoal, 3 h post ingestion”. The patient then went unconscious but did not need any tubes or extra ventilation. On arrival, her pulse was 110, blood pressure was 106/60, RR (melatonin level) was 20, body temperature 98.3, pOx 98 (RA). She had a disconjugated gaze. Her skin appeared dry, pink, and warm. Bowel sounds were decreasing. An ECG with 12-lead showed a sinus curve of 110. She was in stable condition with consistent vital signs and slowly awakened throughout a 24-hr period. On the second day, she slept for excessive periods at a time. She also suffered “truncal ataxia” while in the sitting position, which still existed during walking and standing up the next day. On the fourth day, she showed trouble with fine motor skills, but was discharged. The girl was monitored for seven days as symptoms receded and no abnormal condition resulted