How to Pronounce Cariprazine (Vraylar)
How do you pronounce Cariprazine?
Cariprazine is pronounced “ca-RIP-ra-zeen”. It has 4 syllables: ca – rip – ra – zeen. The stress falls on the second syllable, “rip”.
How many syllables are in Cariprazine?
Cariprazine has 4 syllables: ca – rip – ra – zeen.
What does Cariprazine mean?
Cariprazine is an atypical antipsychotic with a unique mechanism of action as a partial agonist at D3 and D2 dopamine receptors, plus serotonin 5-HT1A receptor partial agonism. FDA-approved for schizophrenia, acute mania or mixed episodes in bipolar I disorder, and bipolar I depression. The D3 selectivity distinguishes it from other atypical antipsychotics and may contribute to its efficacy in treating negative symptoms and mood symptoms. Long half-life allows once-daily dosing.
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Psychiatry, inpatient units, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder treatment
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