Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic medication with a unique mechanism of action. It works as a partial agonist at dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT1A receptors and as an antagonist at serotonin 5-HT2A receptors.
Schizophrenia: It is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia, which can include hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
Bipolar Disorder: It helps in managing the manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder.
Depression: When used adjunctively with other antidepressants, it can aid in treating major depressive disorder.
Irritability in Autism: It is approved for the treatment of irritability associated with autistic disorder in pediatric patients.
Mechanism of Action: The drug balances dopamine and serotonin activity in the brain, which is crucial for mood stability and cognitive function.
