Aripiprazole lauroxil
Aripiprazole Lauroxil
Aripiprazole lauroxil (pronunciation: a-rip-i-pra-zole lau-rox-il) is a long-acting injectable antipsychotic medication used for the treatment of schizophrenia. It is a prodrug of aripiprazole.
Etymology
The term "aripiprazole" is derived from a combination of words. "Ari" is a prefix used in pharmacology to denote the first in a series or a new development. "Piprazole" is a chemical term referring to a class of compounds containing a five-membered ring with two nitrogen atoms. "Lauroxil" refers to the lauroyl group (a derivative of lauric acid) attached to the aripiprazole molecule to form the prodrug.
Usage
Aripiprazole lauroxil is used primarily in the treatment of schizophrenia. It is administered by intramuscular injection and is intended for long-term management of symptoms. The medication is a prodrug, meaning it is metabolized in the body into its active form, aripiprazole.
Related Terms
- Antipsychotic: A class of medications used to manage psychosis, particularly in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
- Schizophrenia: A mental disorder characterized by abnormal social behavior and failure to understand reality.
- Prodrug: A medication or compound that, after administration, is metabolized into a pharmacologically active drug.
- Aripiprazole: An atypical antipsychotic medication used in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Side Effects
Common side effects of aripiprazole lauroxil include weight gain, akathisia (a feeling of restlessness), injection site pain, and potential for extrapyramidal symptoms (abnormal body movements).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aripiprazole lauroxil
- Wikipedia's article - Aripiprazole lauroxil
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