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aripiprazole lauroxil

aripiprazole lauroxil (ARISTADA INITIO KIT) is a serotonin 2a (5-ht2a) receptor antagonist. Route of administration: intramuscular. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — aripiprazole lauroxil
US status
approved
Class
Route
INTRAMUSCULAR
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

aripiprazole lauroxil (ARISTADA INITIO KIT) is a serotonin 2a (5-ht2a) receptor antagonist. Route of administration: intramuscular. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN aripiprazole lauroxil
Brand ARISTADA INITIO KIT
Mechanism Serotonin 2a (5-HT2a) receptor antagonist
Target D(2) dopamine receptor
Route INTRAMUSCULAR
Formulation SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

Serotonin 2a (5-HT2a) receptor antagonist

Primary target: D(2) dopamine receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is aripiprazole lauroxil?

aripiprazole lauroxil (ARISTADA INITIO KIT) is a serotonin 2a (5-ht2a) receptor antagonist. Route of administration: intramuscular. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for aripiprazole lauroxil?

ARISTADA INITIO KIT is a marketed brand name for aripiprazole lauroxil. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of aripiprazole lauroxil?

aripiprazole lauroxil has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.