Generic name: ziprasidone (oral/injection) [ zi-PRAY-si-done ]
Brand name: Geodon
Dosage forms: intramuscular powder for injection (20 mg); oral capsule (20 mg; 40 mg; 60 mg; 80 mg)
Drug class:Atypical antipsychotics
What is ziprasidone?
Ziprasidone is an antipsychotic medicine.
Ziprasidone oral is used to treat schizophrenia and the manic symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression).
Ziprasidone injection is used to quickly treat agitation in people with schizophrenia.
Ziprasidone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use ziprasidone if you have a heart rhythm disorder, long QT syndrome, uncontrolled heart failure, or if you have recently had a heart attack.
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.
Stop taking ziprasidone and call your doctor right away if you have sudden dizziness, fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, shortness of breath, or a new or worsening skin rash with fever, or swollen glands.
Ziprasidone is not approved for use in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.
