Abilify Discmelt and Pegaspargase

• Generic Name: aripiprazole
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Abilify, Abilify Discmelt, Abilify Maintena, Aristada, Abilify MyCite, Aristada Initio

Abilify Discmelt is an antipsychotic medicine that is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder (manic depression). It is not known if this medicine is safe or effective in children younger than 13 with schizophrenia, or children younger than 10 with bipolar disorder.

Abilify Discmelt is also used together with other medicines to treat major depressive disorder in adults.

Abilify Discmelt is also used in children 6 years or older who have Tourette's disorder, or symptoms of autistic disorder (irritability, aggression, mood swings, temper tantrums, and self-injury).

Abilify Discmelt may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: pegaspargase
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Oncaspar

Pegaspargase is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Pegaspargase is used in combination with other cancer medications to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia. pegaspargase is also used to treat allergic reactions to another cancer medication called asparaginase (Elspar).

Pegaspargase may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.