Aripiprazole ODT and Soliris

• Generic Name: aripiprazole
• Dosage Forms: tablet, orally disintegrating
• Other Brand Names: Abilify, Abilify Discmelt, Abilify Maintena, Aristada, Abilify MyCite, Aristada Initio

Aripiprazole 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 aripiprazole is safe or effective in children younger than 13 with schizophrenia, or children younger than 10 with bipolar disorder.

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

Aripiprazole 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).

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

• Generic Name: eculizumab
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution, concentrate
• Other Brand Names: Soliris

Soliris (eculizumab) is a monoclonal antibody. Eculizumab binds to proteins in the blood that can destroy red blood cells in people with genetic conditions that affect the natural defenses of red blood cells.

Soliris is used to prevent the breakdown of red blood cells in adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH).

Soliris is also used to treat a rare chronic blood disease called atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) in adults and children who weigh at least 11 pounds (5 kilograms).

Soliris is also used to treat myasthenia gravis in adults.

Soliris is also used to treat neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) in adults.

Soliris is available only under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of this medicine.