Aristada injection and Brodalumab Subcutaneous

• Generic Name: aripiprazole
• Dosage Forms: injection, suspension, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Abilify Maintena, Aristada, Abilify, Abilify Discmelt, 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 this medicine is for use only in treating schizophrenia in adults.

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

• Generic Name: brodalumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Siliq

Brodalumab injection is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in patients who may benefit from receiving phototherapy (ultraviolet light treatment) or other treatments. Plaque psoriasis is a skin disease with red patches and white scales that don't go away.

Brodalumab is only available through a restricted access program. Doctors who are enrolled in the restricted program can write a prescription for brodalumab.