Is Uzedy a long-acting injection?

Is Uzedy a long-acting injection?

Yes. Uzedy is a long-acting (extended-release) injectable form of the schizophrenia medicine aripiprazole, given as a once-monthly injection rather than a daily pill.

What makes Uzedy “long-acting” compared with a pill?

Uzedy’s extended-release design means the medicine is released slowly over time after the injection, which is why it is dosed monthly instead of daily.

How often is Uzedy injected?

Uzedy is administered once every month as a long-acting injection.

Is it the same as other aripiprazole long-acting shots?

Uzedy is in the same family of long-acting aripiprazole injectable products, but it is specifically a once-monthly, extended-release formulation. Different aripiprazole injections may vary in dosing intervals and formulation details.

Source

• DrugPatentWatch.com: Uzedy (aripiprazole) related information