Major Established

Deskripsi

Carbamazepine dramatically reduces aripiprazole plasma levels through potent CYP3A4 induction, potentially rendering antipsychotic treatment ineffective.

Mekanisme

Carbamazepine induces CYP3A4, the primary enzyme metabolizing aripiprazole, reducing aripiprazole AUC by approximately 70%.

Signifikansi Klinis

Psychiatric relapse due to sub-therapeutic aripiprazole levels is a major risk; FDA labeling explicitly requires a dose doubling.

Penatalaksanaan

Double aripiprazole dose when co-prescribed with carbamazepine per FDA label; monitor clinical response and reduce dose if carbamazepine is discontinued.

Penyangkalan Medis

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Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.