Geodon Capsules
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 09 May 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of schizophrenia.
Dosage (summary)
Initial: 40 mg twice daily with food; max: 80 mg twice daily.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 6-8 hours, Duration: 12 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly: use with caution
- Renal impairment: no adjustment needed
- Hepatic impairment: lower doses in mild to moderate cases
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended; teratogenicity in animal studies.
Key Drug Interactions
- QT prolonging agents
- CNS depressants
- Serotonergic medicines
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to ziprasidone
- QT-interval prolongation
- Recent myocardial infarction
- Uncompensated heart failure
Common side effects
- Somnolence
- Akathisia
- Dizziness
- Nausea
Counselling Points
- Take with food
- Monitor for QT prolongation
- Avoid alcohol and CNS depressants
Serious warnings
- QT prolongation risk
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Severe cutaneous adverse reactions
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