How to Pronounce Cariprazine (Vraylar)

ca-RIP-ra-zeen
IPA: /kəˈrɪprəziːn/
Brand name: Vraylar
ca RIP ra zeen
Cariprazine is pronounced ca-RIP-ra-zeen

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.

Word Parts

cari- derived from cariprazine's unique chemical structure
-prazine piperazine ring structure in antipsychotics

Common Mispronunciations

Sometimes said "CAR-i-pra-zeen" (wrong stress) or "ca-ri-PRA-zeen" (wrong stress). The correct stress is on the second syllable: ca-RIP-ra-zeen

Where You'll Encounter This

Psychiatry, inpatient units, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder treatment

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