Aripiprazole injection and Clarinex-D 12 Hour

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

Aripiprazole is an antipsychotic medication that works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.

The Abilify Maintena brand of aripiprazole is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder (manic depression) in adults. The Aristada brand of aripiprazole is for use only in treating schizophrenia in adults.

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

• Generic Name: desloratadine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Clarinex-D 12 Hour, Clarinex-D 24 Hour

Clarinex-D 12 Hour contains a combination of desloratadine and pseudoephedrine. Desloratadine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Clarinex-D 12 Hour is used to treat sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.

Clarinex-D 12 Hour is for adults and children who are at least 12 years old.