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Page values for "Cariprazine"

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FieldField typeValue
genericString
brandStringVraylar
structureFile
classesList of String, delimiter: ,Atypical antipsychotic D2/D3/5HT1A partial agonist
mechanismString
usesStringSchizophrenia (FDA-approved 2015). Acute manic or mixed episodes of bipolar I disorder. Bipolar I depression (FDA-approved 2019). Adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (FDA-approved Dec 2022).
starting_doseStringSchizophrenia: 1.5 mg PO daily, increase to 1.5-6 mg as tolerated. Bipolar mania: 1.5 mg, may increase to 3-6 mg. Bipolar depression: 1.5 mg daily for 14 days, then 3 mg. MDD adjunct: 1.5 mg, may increase to 3 mg.
preparationsString1.5 mg, 3 mg, 4.5 mg, 6 mg capsules
fda_maxString6 mg/d (psychosis/mania); 3 mg/d (depression adjunct)
pill_idText
routesList of String, delimiter: ,Oral
onsetStringWeeks for psychosis/mood efficacy
durationStringDaily dosing; active metabolites with very long half-lives (up to 1-3 weeks)
halflifeStringCariprazine ~2-4 d; major active metabolites desmethyl-cariprazine (DCAR) ~1-3 weeks → 'oral depot' effect with delayed steady-state and reduced effect of missed doses
bioavailabilityStringAdequate oral bioavailability
pregnancyStringLimited data
legalStringRx