Vraylar Generic Name & Formulations
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Vraylar Indications
Indications
Manic, mixed or depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder. Adjunct to antidepressants for major depressive disorder (MDD).
Vraylar Dosage and Administration
Adult
Manic, mixed episodes: initially 1.5mg once daily; increase to 3mg on Day 2; may further adjust by 1.5mg or 3mg increments based on response and tolerability; max 6mg/day. Usual range 3–6mg once daily. Bipolar I depressive episodes, adjunct to MDD: initially 1.5mg once daily; may increase to 3mg on Day 15 based on response and tolerability; max 3mg/day. Initiating a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor while on Vraylar: reduce Vraylar dose by ½. Initiating Vraylar while already on a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor: give 1.5mg on Days 1 and 3 (no dose on Day 2), then 1.5mg daily from Day 4 onward; increase to max 3mg daily. May need to increase Vraylar dose after withdrawing inhibitor.
Children
Vraylar Contraindications
Not Applicable
Vraylar Boxed Warnings
Boxed Warning
Vraylar Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Vraylar Pharmacokinetics
Elimination
Vraylar Interactions
Interactions
Vraylar Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Extrapyramidal symptoms, akathisia, dyspepsia, vomiting, somnolence, restlessness, nausea, fatigue, constipation, insomnia, increased appetite, dizziness; orthostatic hypotension, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, weight gain, dysphagia, neutropenia, leukopenia.
Vraylar Clinical Trials
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Vraylar Note
Not Applicable
Vraylar Patient Counseling
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Vraylar Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
General Description
Pharmacological Class
How Supplied
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
Mechanism of Action
Vraylar Indications
Indications
Vraylar Dosage and Administration
Adult
Initially 1.5mg once daily; increase to 3mg on Day 2; may further adjust by 1.5mg or 3mg increments based on response and tolerability; max 6mg/day. Usual range 1.5–6mg once daily. Initiating a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor while on Vraylar: reduce Vraylar dose by ½. Initiating Vraylar while already on a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor: give 1.5mg on Days 1 and 3 (no dose on Day 2), then 1.5mg daily from Day 4 onward; increase to max 3mg daily. May need to increase Vraylar dose after withdrawing inhibitor.
Children
Vraylar Contraindications
Not Applicable
Vraylar Boxed Warnings
Boxed Warning
Vraylar Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Vraylar Pharmacokinetics
Elimination
Vraylar Interactions
Interactions
Vraylar Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Vraylar Clinical Trials
See Literature
Vraylar Note
Not Applicable
Vraylar Patient Counseling
See Literature
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