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ARISTADA

aripiprazole lauroxil · Injection, Suspension, Extended Release

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Overview

Brand name
ARISTADA
Generic name
aripiprazole lauroxil
Dosage form
Injection, Suspension, Extended Release
Route
Intramuscular
Marketing category
NDA · NDA
Labeler
Alkermes, Inc.
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
4
NDC product codes
3
Packages
8
Data completeness
76% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Aripiprazole Lauroxil 1064 mg/3.9mL 1673269 —
Aripiprazole Lauroxil 441 mg/1.6mL 1673269 —
Aripiprazole Lauroxil 662 mg/2.4mL 1673269 —
Aripiprazole Lauroxil 882 mg/3.2mL 1673269 —

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Injection, Suspension, Extended Release
Route of administration
Intramuscular
Presentations
11

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

Source: NDC Directory
Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Atypical Antipsychotic [EPC] EPC All 62 members

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
207533
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
October 5, 2015
Sponsor
ALKERMES INC
Products on application
4
Submissions recorded
10
Products approved under application 207533.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
207533-001 ARISTADA SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE ARIPIPRAZOLE LAUROXIL Prescription — RLD
207533-002 ARISTADA SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE ARIPIPRAZOLE LAUROXIL Prescription — RLD
207533-003 ARISTADA SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE ARIPIPRAZOLE LAUROXIL Prescription — RLD RS
207533-004 ARISTADA SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE ARIPIPRAZOLE LAUROXIL Prescription — RLD

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
—
Reference Listed Drug
Yes
Reference Standard
Yes

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Patents and exclusivity

Source: Orange Book
Patent listings submitted under 21 U.S.C. 355(b)(1) and (c)(2).
Patent Expires Product Substance Use code Submitted
10112903 June 24, 2030 001 Yes U-543 November 20, 2018
8796276 June 24, 2030 001 No U-543 October 14, 2015
8796276 June 24, 2030 002 No U-543 October 14, 2015
10112903 June 24, 2030 002 Yes U-543 November 20, 2018
10112903 June 24, 2030 003 Yes U-543 November 20, 2018
8796276 June 24, 2030 003 No U-543 October 14, 2015
8796276 June 24, 2030 004 No U-543 June 27, 2017
10112903 June 24, 2030 004 Yes U-543 November 20, 2018
8431576 October 26, 2030 001 Yes October 14, 2015
8431576 October 26, 2030 002 Yes October 14, 2015
8431576 October 26, 2030 003 Yes October 14, 2015
8431576 October 26, 2030 004 Yes June 27, 2017
10226458 March 19, 2032 001 No U-543 April 8, 2019
10226458 March 19, 2032 002 No U-543 April 8, 2019
10226458 March 19, 2032 003 No U-543 April 8, 2019
10226458 March 19, 2032 004 No U-543 April 8, 2019
9034867 November 7, 2032 001 No U-543 October 14, 2015
9034867 November 7, 2032 002 No U-543 October 14, 2015
9034867 November 7, 2032 003 No U-543 October 14, 2015
9034867 November 7, 2032 004 No U-543 June 27, 2017
12629366 December 6, 2032 001 No U-764 June 18, 2026
12629366 December 6, 2032 002 No U-764 June 18, 2026
12629366 December 6, 2032 003 No U-764 June 18, 2026
12629366 December 6, 2032 004 No U-764 June 18, 2026
11097006 September 19, 2033 001 No U-764 October 21, 2021
12311027 September 19, 2033 001 No U-543 July 17, 2025
11097006 September 19, 2033 002 No U-764 October 21, 2021
12311027 September 19, 2033 002 No U-543 July 17, 2025
11097006 September 19, 2033 003 No U-764 October 21, 2021
12311027 September 19, 2033 003 No U-543 July 17, 2025
11097006 September 19, 2033 004 No U-764 October 21, 2021
12311027 September 19, 2033 004 No U-543 July 17, 2025
9193685 October 24, 2033 001 No U-543 December 9, 2015
9193685 October 24, 2033 002 No U-543 December 9, 2015
9193685 October 24, 2033 003 No U-543 December 9, 2015
9193685 October 24, 2033 004 No U-543 June 27, 2017
11969469 April 6, 2034 001 No May 16, 2024
11969469 April 6, 2034 002 No May 16, 2024
11969469 April 6, 2034 003 No May 16, 2024
11969469 April 6, 2034 004 No May 16, 2024
10238651 March 19, 2035 001 No U-2402 April 8, 2019
9452131 March 19, 2035 001 No U-2402 October 5, 2016
10813928 March 19, 2035 001 No U-2983 November 10, 2020
11406632 March 19, 2035 001 No U-2402 August 19, 2022
12653822 March 19, 2035 001 No U-2402 July 15, 2026
9452131 March 19, 2035 002 No U-2402 October 5, 2016
10238651 March 19, 2035 002 No U-2402 April 8, 2019
10813928 March 19, 2035 002 No U-2983 November 10, 2020
11406632 March 19, 2035 002 No U-2402 August 19, 2022
12653822 March 19, 2035 002 No U-2402 July 15, 2026
9526726 March 19, 2035 002 No January 19, 2017
9452131 March 19, 2035 003 No U-2402 October 5, 2016
10238651 March 19, 2035 003 No U-2402 April 8, 2019
10813928 March 19, 2035 003 No U-2402 November 10, 2020
11406632 March 19, 2035 003 No U-2402 August 19, 2022
12653822 March 19, 2035 003 No U-2402 July 15, 2026
9526726 March 19, 2035 003 No January 19, 2017
10238651 March 19, 2035 004 No U-2402 April 8, 2019
9452131 March 19, 2035 004 No U-2402 June 27, 2017
10813928 March 19, 2035 004 No U-2983 November 10, 2020
11406632 March 19, 2035 004 No U-2402 August 19, 2022
12653822 March 19, 2035 004 No U-2402 July 15, 2026
12251381 April 6, 2039 001 No U-543 April 8, 2025
11273158 April 6, 2039 001 No U-543 April 13, 2022
12251381 April 6, 2039 002 No U-543 April 8, 2025
11273158 April 6, 2039 002 No U-543 April 13, 2022
12251381 April 6, 2039 003 No U-543 April 8, 2025
11273158 April 6, 2039 003 No U-543 April 13, 2022
12251381 April 6, 2039 004 No U-543 April 8, 2025
11273158 April 6, 2039 004 No U-543 April 13, 2022

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 207533.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 31 Labeling Approved January 22, 2025 Standard
Supplement 21 Labeling Approved March 30, 2021 Standard
Supplement 17 Labeling Approved August 27, 2020 Standard
Supplement 13 Labeling Approved November 30, 2018 Standard
Supplement 9 Labeling Approved January 25, 2018 Standard
Supplement 4 Efficacy Approved June 5, 2017 Standard
Supplement 6 Labeling Approved February 23, 2017 901 Required
Supplement 3 Labeling Approved August 18, 2016 901 Required
Supplement 1 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved March 24, 2016 Standard
Original application 1 Type 1 - New Molecular Entity Approved October 5, 2015 Standard

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · February 7, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · February 5, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · February 5, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · March 31, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · September 4, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · August 28, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · December 3, 2018
  • 0 · Supplement · January 30, 2018
  • 0 · Supplement · June 7, 2017
  • 0 · Supplement · June 6, 2017
  • 0 · Supplement · March 2, 2017
  • 0 · Supplement · February 24, 2017
  • 0 · Supplement · August 22, 2016
  • 0 · Supplement · August 18, 2016
  • 0 · Original application · October 28, 2015
  • 0 · Original application · October 16, 2015
  • 0 · Original application · October 13, 2015
  • 0 · Original application · October 13, 2015

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20250128). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20250128

Boxed Warning

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WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. ARISTADA is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. ( 5.1 ) ARISTADA is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis. ( 5.1 )

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ARISTADA is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. ARISTADA is an atypical antipsychotic indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults ( 1 ).

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer ARISTADA by intramuscular injection in the deltoid (441 mg dose only) or gluteal (441 mg, 662 mg, 882 mg or 1064 mg) muscle by a healthcare professional ( 2.1 ). For patients naïve to aripiprazole, establish tolerability with oral aripiprazole prior to initiating treatment with ARISTADA ( 2.1 ). There are two options for initiating treatment with ARISTADA: Option #1: Administer one injection of 675 mg of ARISTADA INITIO ® and one 30 mg dose of oral aripiprazole in conjunction with the first ARISTADA injection. ( 2.1 ). Option #2: Administer 21 consecutive days of oral aripiprazole in conjunction with the first ARISTADA injection ( 2.1 ). ARISTADA can be initiated at a dose of 441 mg, 662 mg or 882 mg administered monthly, 882 mg dose every 6 weeks, or 1064 mg dose every 2 months ( 2.1 ). Dosing regimen adjustments may be required for missed doses ( 2.2 ). Dose adjustments are required for 1) known CYP2D6 poor metabolizers and 2) for patients taking CYP3A4 inhibitors, CYP2D6 inhibitors, or CYP3A4 inducers for more than 2 weeks ( 2.4 ). 2.1 Recommended Dosage ARISTADA is only to be administered as an intramuscular injection by a healthcare professional. For patients who have never taken aripiprazole, establish tolerability with oral aripiprazole prior to initiating treatment with ARISTADA. Due to the half-life of oral aripiprazole, it may take up to 2 weeks to fully assess tolerability. Refer to the prescribing information of oral aripiprazole for the recommended dosage and administration of the oral formulation. There are two ways to initiate treatment with ARISTADA: Option #1: Administer one intramuscular injection of ARISTADA INITIO 675 mg (in either the deltoid or gluteal muscle) and one dose of oral aripiprazole 30 mg in conjunction with the first ARISTADA injection. The first ARISTADA injection may be administered on the same day as ARISTADA INITIO or up to 10 days thereafter. See the ARISTADA INITIO prescribing information for additional information regarding administration of ARISTADA INITIO. Avoid injecting both ARISTADA INITIO and ARISTADA concomitantly into the same deltoid or gluteal muscle. Option #2: Administer 21 consecutive days of oral aripiprazole in conjunction with the first ARISTADA injection. Depending on individual patient's needs, treatment with ARISTADA can be initiated at a dose of 441 mg, 662 mg or 882 mg administered monthly, 882 mg administered every 6 weeks or 1064 mg administered every 2 months. The 441 mg, 662 mg, 882 mg and 1064 mg doses correspond to 300 mg, 450 mg, 600 mg and 724 mg of aripiprazole, respectively [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. Table 1: ARISTADA Dosing Frequency and Site of Injection Dose Dosing Frequency Site of Intramuscular Injection 441 mg Monthly Deltoid or Gluteal 662 mg Monthly Gluteal 882 mg Monthly or every 6 weeks Gluteal 1064 mg Every 2 months Gluteal Use the following ARISTADA doses for patients who are stabilized on oral aripiprazole, as shown in Table 2 . Table 2: ARISTADA Doses Based on Oral Aripiprazole Total Daily Dose Oral Aripiprazole Dose Intramuscular ARISTADA Dose 10 mg per day 441 mg every month 15 mg per day 662 mg every month 882 mg every 6 weeks 1064 mg every 2 months 20 mg or higher per day 882 mg every month In conjunction with the first ARISTADA injection, administer a single injection of ARISTADA INITIO and one dose of oral aripiprazole 30 mg, or continue treatment with oral aripiprazole for 21 consecutive days [see Recommended Dosage ( 2.1 )]. Adjust the ARISTADA dose as needed. When making dose and dosing interval adjustments, consider the pharmacokinetics and prolonged-release characteristics of ARISTADA [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. 2.2 Missed Doses When a dose of ARISTADA is missed, administer the next injection of ARISTADA as soon as possible. Depending on the time elapsed since the last ARISTADA injection, supplement the next ARISTADA injection as recommended in Table 3 below. Table 3: Reco …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS ARISTADA is a white to off-white aqueous extended-release injectable suspension provided in a single-dose pre-filled syringe. ARISTADA is available as described in Table 6 . Table 6: Presentations of ARISTADA Dose Strength Volume Inject Intramuscularly Color Label 441 mg 1.6 mL Deltoid or Gluteal Muscle Light Blue 662 mg 2.4 mL Gluteal Muscle Only Green 882 mg 3.2 mL Gluteal Muscle Only Burgundy 1064 mg 3.9 mL Gluteal Muscle Only Dark Blue Extended-release injectable suspension: 441 mg, 662 mg, 882 mg or 1064 mg single-dose pre-filled syringe ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS ARISTADA is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity reaction to aripiprazole. Hypersensitivity reactions have ranged from pruritus/urticaria to anaphylaxis [see Adverse Reactions ( 6 )]. Known hypersensitivity to aripiprazole ( 4 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis: Increased incidence of cerebrovascular adverse reactions (e.g., stroke, transient ischemia attack, including fatalities) ( 5.2 ). Potential for Dosing and Medication Errors : Substitution and dispensing errors between ARISTADA and ARISTADA INITIO could occur. Do not substitute ARISTADA INITIO for ARISTADA ( 5.3 ). Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome : Manage with immediate discontinuation and close monitoring ( 5.4 ). Tardive Dyskinesia : Discontinue if clinically appropriate ( 5.5 ). Metabolic Changes : Monitor for hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, and weight gain ( 5.6 ). Pathological Gambling and Other Compulsive Behaviors : Consider dose reduction or discontinuation ( 5.7 ). Orthostatic Hypotension : Monitor heart rate and blood pressure and warn patients with known cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease, and risk of dehydration or syncope ( 5.8 ). Leukopenia, Neutropenia, and Agranulocytosis : Perform complete blood counts in patients with a history of a clinically significant low white blood cell (WBC) count. Consider discontinuation if clinically significant decline in WBC in the absence of other causative factors ( 5.10 ). Seizures : Use cautiously in patients with a history of seizures or with conditions that lower the seizure threshold ( 5.11 ). Potential for Cognitive and Motor Impairment : Use caution when operating machinery ( 5.12 ). 5.1 Increased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Dementia-related Psychosis Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Analyses of 17 placebo-controlled trials (modal duration of 10 weeks), largely in patients taking atypical antipsychotic drugs, revealed a risk of death in drug-treated patients of between 1.6 to 1.7 times the risk of death in placebo-treated patients. Over the course of a typical 10-week controlled trial, the rate of death in drug-treated patients was about 4.5%, compared to a rate of about 2.6% in the placebo group. Although the causes of death were varied, most of the deaths appeared to be either cardiovascular (e.g., heart failure, sudden death) or infectious (e.g., pneumonia) in nature. Observational studies suggest that, similar to atypical antipsychotic drugs, treatment with conventional antipsychotic drugs may increase mortality. The extent to which the findings of increased mortality in observational studies may be attributed to the antipsychotic drug as opposed to some characteristic(s) of the patients is not clear. ARISTADA is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis [see Boxed Warning , Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. 5.2 Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions, Including Stroke In placebo-controlled trials with risperidone, aripiprazole, and olanzapine in elderly patients with dementia, there was a higher incidence of cerebrovascular adverse reactions (cerebrovascular accidents and transient ischemic attacks) including fatalities compared to placebo-treated patients. ARISTADA is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis [see Boxed Warning , Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. 5.3 Potential for Dosing and Medication Errors Medication errors, including substitution and dispensing errors, between ARISTADA and ARISTADA INITIO could occur. ARISTADA INITIO is for single administration in contrast to ARISTADA which is administered monthly, every 6 weeks, or every 8 weeks [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 )] . Do not substitute ARISTADA INITIO for ARISTADA because of differing pharmacokinetic profiles [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. 5.4 Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome A potentially fatal symptom complex sometimes referred to as Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) may occur in association with antipsychotic drugs, including ARISTADA. Clinical manifestations of NMS are hyperpyrexia, muscle rigidity, altered mental s …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following are discussed in more details in other sections of the labeling: Increased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Dementia-related Psychosis [see Boxed Warning , Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions, Including Stroke [see Boxed Warning , Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Tardive Dyskinesia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Metabolic Changes [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Pathological Gambling and Other Compulsive Behaviors [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] Orthostatic Hypotension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] Falls [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Leukopenia, Neutropenia, and Agranulocytosis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] Seizures [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.11 )] Potential for Cognitive and Motor Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.12 )] Body Temperature Regulation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.13 )] Dysphagia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.14 )] Most commonly observed adverse reaction with ARISTADA (incidence ≥5% and at least twice that for placebo) was akathisia ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Alkermes, Inc. at 1-866-274-7823 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Studies Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. ARISTADA Patient Exposure ARISTADA has been evaluated for safety in 1180 adult patients in clinical trials in schizophrenia. Commonly Observed Adverse Reactions The most common adverse reaction (incidence ≥5% and at least twice the rate of placebo in patients treated with ARISTADA) was akathisia. Adverse Reactions Occurring at an Incidence of 2% or More in ARISTADA-Treated Patients Adverse reactions associated with the use of ARISTADA (incidence of 2% or greater, rounded to the nearest percent and ARISTADA incidence greater than placebo) that occurred are shown in Table 8 . Table 8: Adverse Reaction in 2% or More of ARISTADA-Treated Patients and That Occurred at Greater Incidence than in the Placebo-Treated Patients in the 12-Week, Placebo-Controlled, Fixed-Dose Schizophrenia Trial Adverse Reaction System Organ Class Preferred Term Placebo N=207 (%) Aripiprazole Lauroxil 441 mg N=207 (%) 882 mg N=208 (%) General disorders and administration site conditions Injection site pain 2 3 4 Investigations Increased weight 1 2 2 Increased blood creatine phosphokinase 0 2 1 Nervous system disorders Akathisia 4 11 11 Headache 3 3 5 Psychiatric disorders Insomnia 2 3 4 Restlessness 1 3 1 In an open label pharmacokinetic study, the adverse reactions associated with the use of 441 mg monthly, 882 mg every 6 weeks, and 1064 mg every 2 months were similar across the dose groups. Injection Site Reactions Injection site reactions were reported by 4% of patients treated with 441 mg ARISTADA and 5% of patients treated with 882 mg ARISTADA compared to 2% of patients treated with placebo. Most of these were injection site pain (3%, 4% and 2% in the 441 mg ARISTADA, 882 mg ARISTADA and placebo groups, respectively) and most were associated with the first injection, and decreased with each subsequent injection to less than or equal to 1% for both doses of ARISTADA and placebo. Other injection site reactions (induration, swelling and redness) occurred at less than 1%. In an open label pharmacokinetic study evaluating 441 mg monthly, 882 mg every 6 weeks, and 1064 mg every 2 months, injection site reactions were similar across the dose groups. Extrapyramidal Symptoms In the 12-week schizophrenia efficacy study [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] , for ARISTADA-treated patients, the incidence of other EPS-related events, excluding akathisia and restlessness, was 5% and 7% for pati …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Drugs Having Clinically Important Interactions with ARISTADA Table 10: Clinically Important Drug Interactions with ARISTADA Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors and CYP2D6 Inhibitors Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of oral aripiprazole with strong CYP3A4 or CYP2D6 inhibitors increased the exposure of aripiprazole compared to the use of oral aripiprazole alone [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. Intervention: With concomitant use of ARISTADA with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor or CYP2D6 inhibitor for more than 2 weeks, reduce the ARISTADA dose [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )]. Examples: itraconazole, clarithromycin, quinidine, fluoxetine, paroxetine Strong CYP3A4 Inducers Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of oral aripiprazole and carbamazepine decreased the exposure of aripiprazole compared to the use of oral aripiprazole alone [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. Intervention: With concomitant use of ARISTADA with a strong CYP3A4 inducer for more than 2 weeks consider increasing the ARISTADA dose [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )]. Examples: carbamazepine, rifampin Antihypertensive Drugs Clinical Impact: Due to its alpha adrenergic antagonism, aripiprazole has the potential to enhance the effect of certain antihypertensive agents. Intervention: Monitor blood pressure and adjust dose accordingly [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] . Examples: carvedilol, lisinopril, prazosin Benzodiazepines Clinical Impact: The intensity of sedation was greater with the combination of oral aripiprazole and lorazepam as compared to that observed with aripiprazole alone. The orthostatic hypotension observed was greater with the combination as compared to that observed with lorazepam alone [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )]. Intervention: Monitor sedation and blood pressure. Adjust dose accordingly. Example: lorazepam 7.2 Drugs Having No Clinically Important Interactions with ARISTADA Based on pharmacokinetic studies with oral aripiprazole, no dosage adjustment of ARISTADA is required when administered concomitantly with famotidine, valproate, or lithium [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . In addition, no dosage adjustment is necessary for substrates of CYP2D6 (e.g., dextromethorphan, fluoxetine, paroxetine, or venlafaxine), CYP2C9 (e.g., warfarin), CYP2C19 (e.g., omeprazole, warfarin, escitalopram), or CYP3A4 (e.g., dextromethorphan) when co-administered with ARISTADA. Additionally, no dosage adjustment is necessary for valproate, lithium, lamotrigine, or sertraline when co-administered with ARISTADA [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy: May cause extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms in neonates in women exposed during the third trimester of pregnancy ( 8.1 ). Lactation: Monitor the breastfed infant for dehydration and lack of appropriate weight gain ( 8.2 ). 8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to ARISTADA during pregnancy. For more information, contact the National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics at 1-866-961-2388 or visit http://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/. Risk Summary Neonates exposed to antipsychotic drugs, including ARISTADA, during the third trimester of pregnancy are at risk for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms following delivery. Limited published data on aripiprazole use in pregnant women are not sufficient to inform any drug-associated risks for birth defects or miscarriage (see Clinical Considerations ) . Overall available data from published epidemiologic studies of pregnant women exposed to aripiprazole have not established a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal outcomes. There are risks to the mother associated with untreated schizophrenia and with exposure to antipsychotics, including ARISTADA, during pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations ) . Aripiprazole exposure during pregnancy may decrease milk supply in the post-partum period [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.2 )] . No teratogenicity was observed in animal reproductive studies with intramuscular administration of aripiprazole lauroxil to rats and rabbits during organogenesis at doses up to 5 and 15 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 1,064 mg based on body surface area (mg/m 2 ). However, aripiprazole caused developmental toxicity and possible teratogenic effects in rats and rabbits (see Data ). The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population are unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Clinical Considerations Disease-associated maternal and/or embryo/fetal risk There is a risk to the mother from untreated schizophrenia, including increased risk of relapse, hospitalization, and suicide. Schizophrenia is associated with increased adverse perinatal outcomes, including preterm birth. It is not known if this is a direct result of the illness or other comorbid factors. Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms, including agitation, hypertonia, hypotonia, tremor, somnolence, respiratory distress and feeding disorder have been reported in neonates who were exposed to antipsychotic drugs during the third trimester of pregnancy. These symptoms have varied in severity. Monitor neonates for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms and manage symptoms appropriately. Some neonates recover within hours or days without specific treatment; others required prolonged hospitalization. Data Animal Data for Aripiprazole Lauroxil Aripiprazole lauroxil did not cause adverse developmental or maternal effects in rats or rabbits when administered intramuscularly during the period of organogenesis at doses of 18, 49, or 144 mg/animal in pregnant rats which are approximately 0.6 to 5 times the MRHD of 1064 mg on mg/m 2 basis, and at doses of 241, 723, and 2893 mg/animal in pregnant rabbits which are approximately 1 to 15 times the MRHD on mg/m 2 basis. However, aripiprazole caused developmental toxicity and possible teratogenic effects in rats and rabbits [see Data below] . Animal Data for Aripiprazole Pregnant rats were treated with oral doses of 3, 10, and 30 mg/kg/day which are approximately 1 to 10 times the oral MRHD of 30 mg/day on mg/m 2 basis of aripiprazole …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Aripiprazole lauroxil is a prodrug of aripiprazole. Following intramuscular injection, aripiprazole lauroxil is likely converted by enzyme-mediated hydrolysis to N-hydroxymethyl aripiprazole, which is then hydrolyzed to aripiprazole. The mechanism of action of aripiprazole in schizophrenia is unknown. However, efficacy could be mediated through a combination of partial agonist activity at dopamine D 2 and serotonin 5-HT 1A receptors and antagonist activity at 5-HT 2A receptors.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION ARISTADA contains aripiprazole lauroxil, an atypical antipsychotic. The chemical name of aripiprazole lauroxil is 7-{4-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]butoxy}-2-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-quinolin-1-yl)methyl dodecanoate. The empirical formula is C 36 H 51 Cl 2 N 3 O 4 and its molecular weight is 660.7 g/mol. The chemical structure is: ARISTADA is available as a white to off-white sterile aqueous extended-release injectable suspension for intramuscular injection in the following strengths of aripiprazole lauroxil (and deliverable volumes from a single-dose pre-filled syringe): 441 mg (1.6 mL), 662 mg (2.4 mL), 882 mg (3.2 mL) and 1064 mg (3.9 mL). The inactive ingredients include sorbitan monolaurate (3.8 mg/mL), polysorbate 20 (1.5 mg/mL), sodium chloride (6.1 mg/mL), sodium phosphate dibasic anhydrous (0.62 mg/mL), sodium phosphate monobasic dihydrate (0.52 mg/mL) and water for injection. Figure

10 OVERDOSAGE 10.1 Human Experience Common adverse reactions (reported in at least 5% of all overdose cases) reported with oral aripiprazole overdosage (alone or in combination with other substances) include vomiting, somnolence, and tremor. Other clinically important signs and symptoms observed in one or more patients with aripiprazole overdoses (alone or with other substances) include acidosis, aggression, aspartate aminotransferase increased, atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, coma, confusional state, convulsion, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, depressed level of consciousness, hypertension, hypokalemia, hypotension, lethargy, loss of consciousness, QRS complex prolonged, QT prolonged, pneumonia aspiration, respiratory arrest, status epilepticus, and tachycardia. 10.2 Management of Overdosage In case of overdosage, call the Poison control center immediately at 1-800-222-1222.

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/ STORAGE AND HANDLING 16.1 How Supplied ARISTADA extended-release injectable suspension is available in strengths of 441 mg in 1.6 mL, 662 mg in 2.4 mL, 882 mg in 3.2 mL and 1064 mg in 3.9 mL. The kit contains a 5-mL pre-filled syringe containing ARISTADA as a sterile white to off-white aqueous extended-release injectable suspension with safety needles. The 441 mg strength kit (NDC 65757-401-03 ; light blue label ) contains three safety needles; a 1-inch (25 mm) 21 gauge, a 11⁄2-inch (38 mm) 20 gauge, and a 2-inch (50 mm) 20 gauge needle. The 662 mg strength kit (NDC 65757-402-03 ; green label ) contains two safety needles; a 11⁄2-inch (38 mm) 20 gauge and a 2-inch (50 mm) 20 gauge needle. The 882 mg strength kit (NDC 65757-403-03 ; burgundy label ) contains two safety needles; a 11⁄2-inch (38 mm) 20 gauge and a 2-inch (50 mm) 20 gauge needle. The 1064 mg strength kit (NDC 65757-404-03 ; dark blue label ) contains two safety needles; a 11⁄2-inch (38 mm) 20 gauge and a 2-inch (50 mm) 20 gauge needle. 16.2 Storage Store at room temperature 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) with excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (between 59°F and 86°F).

16.1 How Supplied ARISTADA extended-release injectable suspension is available in strengths of 441 mg in 1.6 mL, 662 mg in 2.4 mL, 882 mg in 3.2 mL and 1064 mg in 3.9 mL. The kit contains a 5-mL pre-filled syringe containing ARISTADA as a sterile white to off-white aqueous extended-release injectable suspension with safety needles. The 441 mg strength kit (NDC 65757-401-03 ; light blue label ) contains three safety needles; a 1-inch (25 mm) 21 gauge, a 11⁄2-inch (38 mm) 20 gauge, and a 2-inch (50 mm) 20 gauge needle. The 662 mg strength kit (NDC 65757-402-03 ; green label ) contains two safety needles; a 11⁄2-inch (38 mm) 20 gauge and a 2-inch (50 mm) 20 gauge needle. The 882 mg strength kit (NDC 65757-403-03 ; burgundy label ) contains two safety needles; a 11⁄2-inch (38 mm) 20 gauge and a 2-inch (50 mm) 20 gauge needle. The 1064 mg strength kit (NDC 65757-404-03 ; dark blue label ) contains two safety needles; a 11⁄2-inch (38 mm) 20 gauge and a 2-inch (50 mm) 20 gauge needle.

Adverse event reports

Source: openFDA FAERS
4,532
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
A report count is not a risk measure. FAERS accepts voluntary and mandatory reports without establishing causation, and reporting is influenced by how widely a drug is used, how long it has been marketed, and media attention. FDA states that reports “do not prove that the drug caused the event”. Compare rates, not totals.

Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: ARIPIPRAZOLE LAUROXIL. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Packaging and NDCs

Source: NDC Directory
Every National Drug Code package associated with this medication. The NDC is the identifier used for dispensing, billing and pharmacovigilance in the United States.
Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
65757-401-03 65757-401 Alkermes, Inc. 1 SYRINGE in 1 CARTON (65757-401-03) / 1.6 mL in 1 SYRINGE October 5, 2015
65757-401-04 65757-401 Alkermes, Inc. 1 SYRINGE in 1 CARTON (65757-401-04) / 1.6 mL in 1 SYRINGE October 5, 2015
65757-402-03 65757-402 Alkermes, Inc. 1 SYRINGE in 1 CARTON (65757-402-03) / 2.4 mL in 1 SYRINGE October 5, 2015
65757-402-04 65757-402 Alkermes, Inc. 1 SYRINGE in 1 CARTON (65757-402-04) / 2.4 mL in 1 SYRINGE October 5, 2015
65757-403-03 65757-403 Alkermes, Inc. 1 SYRINGE in 1 CARTON (65757-403-03) / 3.2 mL in 1 SYRINGE October 5, 2015
65757-403-04 65757-403 Alkermes, Inc. 1 SYRINGE in 1 CARTON (65757-403-04) / 3.2 mL in 1 SYRINGE October 5, 2015
65757-404-03 65757-404 Alkermes, Inc. 1 SYRINGE in 1 CARTON (65757-404-03) / 3.9 mL in 1 SYRINGE June 5, 2017
65757-404-04 65757-404 Alkermes, Inc. 1 SYRINGE in 1 CARTON (65757-404-04) / 3.9 mL in 1 SYRINGE June 5, 2017
65757-401 65757-401 Alkermes, Inc. — October 5, 2015
65757-402 65757-402 Alkermes, Inc. — October 5, 2015
65757-404 65757-404 Alkermes, Inc. — June 5, 2017

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