Abilify Discmelt and Qutenza

• 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: capsaicin topical
• Dosage Forms: patch
• Other Brand Names: Qutenza, Capsicum Oleoresin, Capsin, Capzasin Back and Body, Capzasin-HP, Capzasin-P, Castiva Warming, Icy Hot PM, Icy Hot with Capsaicin, Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin, Salonpas Gel-Patch, Salonpas Pain Patch with Capsaicin, Sloan's Liniment, Trixaicin, Zostrix, Capzasin-P, Theragen HP, Zostrix Arthritis Pain Relief, Zostrix Foot Pain Relief, Zostrix HP

Qutenza patches contain capsaicin. Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers that makes them hot. Capsaicin is used in medicated creams and lotions to relieve muscle or joint pain.

Capsaicin used on the body causes a sensation of heat that activates certain nerve cells. With regular use of capsaicin, this heating effect reduces the amount of substance P, a chemical that acts as a pain messenger in the body.

Qutenza patches are used to treat nerve pain (neuralgia) in people who have had herpes zoster, or "shingles."