What is this medication? ZIPRASIDONE (zi PRAY si done) treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Geodon is a type of prescription medicine called a psychotropic, also known as an atypical antipsychotic
Ziprasidone, sold under the brand name Geodon among others, is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Chemically, ziprasidone hydrochloride monohydrate is 5-[2-[4-(1,2-benzisothiazol-3-yl)-1
What is bipolar disorder? What are the different types of bipolar disorder? What are the different types of episodes a person with bipolar disorder may experience? Ziprasidone is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions)
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE GEODON is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia, as monotherapy for the acute treatment of bipolar manic or mixed
GEODON can be used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and acute manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder
• Ziprasidone should not be used in combination with other drugs that have demonstrated QT prolongation (4
Side effects, drug interactions, warnings and precautions, and pregnancy information should be
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Single-dose vials require reconstitution prior to administration
For schizophrenia: Adults—At first, 20 milligrams (mg) two times per day
Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor
hyperglycemia (increase in blood sugar) Serious side effects are the following
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Symptoms include high fever, muscle rigidity, irregular pulse or blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, excessive perspiration, and changes in heart rhythm
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Ziprasidone has severe interactions with at least 18 other drugs
GEODON is a prescription medicine and only your doctor can decide if it is right for you
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2 mL of Sterile Water for Injection to the vial and shake vigorously until all the drug is dissolved
0 mL of the reconstituted solution
Store GEODON capsules at room temperature (59°F to 86°F or 15°C to 30°C)