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ZiprasidoneGeneric Name: Ziprasidone Injection (zi-PRAS-i-done) Brand Name: Geodon
Ziprasidone is used for:Treating acute agitation in patients with schizophrenia who require an injectable medicine. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Ziprasidone is an antipsychotic. It may work by altering the balance of certain chemicals that occur naturally in the brain, which are responsible for thinking and behavior. Do NOT use Ziprasidone if:
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you. Before using Ziprasidone :Some medical conditions may interact with Ziprasidone . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Ziprasidone . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Ziprasidone may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine. How to use Ziprasidone :Use Ziprasidone as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use this medicine. Important safety information:
Possible side effects of Ziprasidone :All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome: Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. If OVERDOSE is suspected:Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include fainting; irregular heartbeat; seizure; slurring of speech; uncontrolled movement of the head and neck. Proper storage of Ziprasidone :Ziprasidone is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Ziprasidone at home, store Ziprasidone as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Keep Ziprasidone , as well as needles and syringes, out of the reach of children and away from pets. General information:
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Ziprasidone . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. Consumer Information (MedFacts) |
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