Table of contents:
- Functions & Usage
- What is Ziprasidone used for?
- How do you use Ziprasidone?
- How do I store Ziprasidone?
- Precautions & Warnings
- What should be considered before using Ziprasidone?
- Is Ziprasidone safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Side effects
- What are the possible side effects of Ziprasidone?
- Drug Interactions
- What drugs can interfere with the drug Ziprasidone?
- Can certain foods and drinks interfere with Ziprasidone?
- What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the drug Ziprasidone?
- Dose
- What is the dosage for Ziprasidone for adults?
- What is the dosage of Ziprasidone for children?
- In what dosages and preparations Ziprasidone is available?
- What to do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
Functions & Usage
What is Ziprasidone used for?
Ziprasidone is a drug for treating mental / mood disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). This medication can reduce hallucinations and help you think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel calmer, and be more active in your daily life.
Ziprasidone belongs to a class of drugs called atopic antipsychotics. This drug works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.
OTHER BENEFITS: This section contains medicinal benefits that are not listed on approved professional drug labels but may be prescribed by a professional healthcare provider. Use this medication for the conditions listed in this section only if it has been prescribed by a professional healthcare provider. This drug has also been used in combination with other medicines to treat depression.
How do you use Ziprasidone?
Read the patient information leaflet if applicable from the pharmacist before you start using Ziprasidone and each time you get a refill. If you have questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
You usually take this medicine 2 times a day or as directed by your doctor. Dosage is based on age, medical condition, and response to therapy. To reduce the risk of side effects, your doctor may tell you to start this drug at a low dose and slowly increase the dose. Follow the doctor's instructions carefully. Use this medicine regularly for maximum benefits. To help you remember, use it at the same time each day. It is important to continue this medication even if you feel well. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Tell the doctor if the condition does not get better or gets worse.
How do I store Ziprasidone?
Store the medicine at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom and freeze medication. Different brands of drugs may have different storage methods. Check the product box for instructions on how to store it, or ask the pharmacist. Stay away from children and pets.
It is forbidden to flush the medicine in the toilet or throw it into the drain if not told to. Properly discard this product if it is past the deadline or is no longer needed. Consult a pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more in-depth details on how to safely dispose of the product.
Precautions & Warnings
What should be considered before using Ziprasidone?
In a decision to use a drug, the risks of the drug must be weighed against its benefits. It is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this drug, the following should be considered:
Allergy
Tell your doctor if you have had any unusual or allergic reactions to this medicine or any other medicines. Also, tell your healthcare professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For over-the-counter products, read labels or packaging materials carefully.
Children
Adequate studies have not been carried out on the relationship of age to the effects of Ziprasidone in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been confirmed.
Elderly
The adequate studies carried out so far have not shown a specific disorder in the elderly that will limit the benefits of Ziprasidone in the elderly. However, this drug should not be used for habit problems in elderly people with dementia.
Is Ziprasidone safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This medicine is included in the pregnancy risk category C (A = No risk, B = No risk in some studies, C = Possible risk, D = There is positive evidence of risk, X = Contraindicated, N = Unknown)
Side effects
What are the possible side effects of Ziprasidone?
Get emergency medical help if you experience any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using ziprasidone and contact your doctor immediately if you experience serious side effects such as:
- Dizziness, feeling like fainting, fast or irregular heartbeat
- Fever, muscle stiffness, confusion, sweating, fast or irregular heartbeat
- Fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms
- White patches or spots inside the mouth or lips
- Uncontrolled shaking, constant movement of muscles in the eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck
- Irritability, confusion
- The more easily thirsty or urinating, feeling weak, very hungry
- Penile erection is painful or lasts 4 hours or more
Milder side effects may include:
- Mild rash
- Anxiety, headaches, depression
- Dizziness, drowsiness
- Muscle pain or spasms
- Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
- Runny nose or stuffy nose, cough, sore throat
- Weight gain
Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Drug Interactions
What drugs can interfere with the drug Ziprasidone?
Although certain drugs should not be used at the same time, in other cases two different drugs may be used together even if interactions may occur. In this case, the doctor may want to change the dose, or other warnings may be important. Tell your healthcare professional if you are on prescription or over-the-counter medications.
Using this medication with the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this drug or change some of the drugs you take.
- Acecainide
- Ajmaline
- Amifampridine
- Amiodarone
- Amisulpride
- Anagrelide
- Aprindine
- Aripiprazole
- Arsenic Trioxide
- Artemether
- Astemizole
- Azimilide
- Bepridil
- Bretylium
- Buserelin
- Chloral Hydrate
- Chloroquine
- Chlorpromazine
- Cisapride
- Citalopram
- Clarithromycin
- Clozapine
- Crizotinib
- Dabrafenib
- Delamanid
- Deslorelin
- Disopyramide
- Dofetilide
- Dolasetron
- Domperidone
- Dronedarone
- Droperidol
- Enflurane
- Erythromycin
- Escitalopram
- Flecainide
- Fluconazole
- Fluoxetine
- Foscarnet
- Gatifloxacin
- Gemifloxacin
- Gonadorelin
- Goserelin
- Halofantrine
- Halothane
- Histrelin
- Hydroquinidine
- Ibutilide
- Isoflurane
- Isradipine
- Ivabradine
- Ketoconazole
- Leuprolide
- Levomethadyl
- Lidoflazine
- Lorcainide
- Lumefantrine
- Mefloquine
- Mesoridazine
- Methadone
- Metoclopramide
- Metronidazole
- Moxifloxacin
- Nafarelin
- Nilotinib
- Octreotide
- Ondansetron
- Pasireotide
- Pazopanib
- Pentamidine
- Pimozide
- Piperaquine
- Pirmenol
- Posaconazole
- Prajmaline
- Probucol
- Procainamide
- Prochlorperazine
- Propafenone
- Quetiapine
- Quinidine
- Saquinavir
- Sematilide
- Sertindole
- Sevoflurane
- Sorafenib
- Sotalol
- Sparfloxacin
- Spiramycin
- Sultopride
- Tacrolimus
- Tedisamil
- Telithromycin
- Terfenadine
- Thioridazine
- Tizanidine
- Toremifene
- Trifluoperazine
- Triptorelin
- Vandetanib
- Vasopressin
- Vemurafenib
- Vilanterol
- Vinflunine
- Zolmitriptan
- Zotepine
Using this medication with the medicines below is usually not recommended, but may be needed in some cases. If the two drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or the length of time you take one or both drugs.
- Ajmaline
- Alfuzosin
- Amiodarone
- Amitriptyline
- Amoxapine
- Apomorphine
- Arsenic Trioxide
- Asenapine
- Azithromycin
- Ceritinib
- Chlorpromazine
- Ciprofloxacin
- Clomipramine
- Cyclobenzaprine
- Dasatinib
- Desipramine
- Disopyramide
- Doxepin
- Eslicarbazepine Acetate
- Fingolimod
- Formoterol
- Granisetron
- Haloperidol
- Hydromorphone
- Hydroquinidine
- Idelalisib
- Iloperidone
- Imipramine
- Lapatinib
- Levofloxacin
- Lopinavir
- Mifepristone
- Milnacipran
- Mitotane
- Norfloxacin
- Nortriptyline
- Ofloxacin
- Paliperidone
- Perflutren Lipid Microsphere
- Primidone
- Procainamide
- Prochlorperazine
- Promethazine
- Protriptyline
- Quinine
- Ranolazine
- Salmeterol
- Siltuximab
- Sodium Phosphate
- Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic
- Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic
- Solifenacin
- Sunitinib
- Telavancin
- Tetrabenazine
- Trazodone
- Trifluoperazine
- Trimipramine
- Vardenafil
- Voriconazole
Using this medication with the medicines below may increase your risk of side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If the two drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or the length of time you take one or both drugs.
- Carbamazepine
Can certain foods and drinks interfere with Ziprasidone?
Certain drugs cannot be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with a healthcare professional about using drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the drug Ziprasidone?
The presence of other medical disorders may affect the use of this drug. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have other medical problems, especially:
- Blood or bone marrow disorders (example: agranulocytosis, leukopenia, neutropenia)
- Breast cancer, prolactin-dependent
- Diabetes
- Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)
- Hyperprolactinemia (high prolactin in the blood)
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), history
- Priapism (painful or prolonged erection of the penis)
- Seizures, history - Use with caution. May aggravate the condition.
- Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
- Dehydration
- Heart attack, history
- Heart failure
- Heart or blood vessel disease
- Hypokalemia (low potassium in the blood)
- Hypomagnesemia (low magnesium in the blood)
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Hypovolemia (low blood count)
- Stroke, history
- Swallowing difficulty - may worsen side effects.
- Heart attack, recent or
- Heart failure, uncompensated or
- Heart rhythm disturbances (eg arrhythmia, QT prolongation), history - Should not be used in patients with this condition.
Dose
The information provided is not a substitute for a doctor's prescription. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the dosage for Ziprasidone for adults?
Usual adult dose for schizophrenia
Oral
Initial dose: 20 mg orally 2 times a day
Dosage rules: adjust according to clinical indications in intervals of not less than 2 days
Maximum dose: 100 mg 2 times a day
Recommended dose: 10-20 mg IM; perhaps repeat 10 mg IM every 2 hours or 20 mg IM every 4 hours until the maximum daily dose
Maximum dose: 40 mg IM per day
Duration of therapy: Use over 3 consecutive days has not been studied.
Usual adult dosage for bipolar disorder
Initial dose: 40 mg orally 2 times a day
Increase dosage to 60 or 80 mg 2 times a day on day 2; then adjust dosage based on tolerance and efficacy in doses of 40-80 mg orally 2 times a day
Primary care (additional lithium or valproate): Once stable, continue with the same dose within the range of 40-80 mg orally 2 times a day.
What is the dosage of Ziprasidone for children?
Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed in pediatric patients (less than 18 years).
In what dosages and preparations Ziprasidone is available?
20 mg capsule; 40 mg; 60 mg; 80 mg
What to do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (118/119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department. Overdose symptoms may include:
- Sleepy
- Lisp
- Uncontrolled sudden movements
- Uncontrolled shaking in one part of the body
- Anxious
What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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