Ziprasidon Viatris
Ziprasidon Viatris treats schizophrenia in adults and bipolar disorder in adults and children 10-17 years old.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
40 mg
Active Ingredient
Ziprasidone hydrochloride monohydrate
Manufacturer
Upjohn EESV
How to Use
Dosage
The recommended dose for adults is 40–80 mg twice daily with meals.
Method
Take capsules whole with food, twice daily (one capsule with a hearty breakfast, one with an evening meal). Do not chew, crush, or open them.
Important
Do not exceed 160 mg per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Trouble sleeping, feeling very sleepy or tired during the day, headache.
- •Runny nose, feeling very energetic, strange thoughts, hyperactivity, feeling restless or anxious.
- •Unusual movements (like muscle stiffness, slow movements, or involuntary movements), dizziness, feeling sedated.
- •Blurred vision, high blood pressure, digestive problems (constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, indigestion), dry mouth, increased saliva.
- •Rash, male sexual problems, fever, pain, changes in weight (gain or loss), fatigue, general feeling of being unwell.
- •Increased appetite, panic attacks, nervousness, depression, decreased sex drive, passing out.
- •Difficulty controlling movements (tics, restless legs), tight feeling in throat, nightmares, seizures, uncontrolled eye movements, clumsiness, speech problems, numbness, tingling, difficulty concentrating, drooling.
- •Fast heartbeat, shortness of breath, sensitivity to light, dry eyes, ringing in ears, ear pain, sore throat, gas, stomach ache.
- •Itchy skin, acne, muscle cramps, stiff or swollen joints, thirst, chest pain, unusual way of walking.
- •Acid reflux, stomach pain, hair loss, unusual head position, trouble holding urine, painful or difficult urination.
- •Abnormal breast milk production, breast enlargement in men, missed periods, abnormal heart, blood, or liver test results.
RARE
- •Low calcium in blood, slowed thinking, lack of emotions, facial drooping, paralysis.
- •Partial or complete vision loss in one eye, itchy eyes, difficulty speaking, hiccups.
- •Loose stools, skin irritation, inability to open mouth, difficulty emptying bladder.
- •Newborn drug withdrawal syndrome (if mother used during pregnancy), weakened orgasm, feeling hot.
- •Changes in white blood cell count (low or high), red, inflamed skin patches with white scales (like psoriasis).
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to ziprasidone or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have or have had heart problems, a recent heart attack, or take medicines for heart rhythm problems.
- Inform your doctor if you or your family have had blood clots, as this medicine can increase the risk.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, seizures, epilepsy, or if you are elderly (over 65) with dementia and at risk of stroke.
- Inform your doctor if you have a slow heart rate or low salt levels due to severe diarrhea, vomiting, or diuretics.
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- Contact your doctor if you experience a fast or irregular heartbeat, weakness, fainting, or dizziness when standing up.
- Seek immediate medical attention for severe skin reactions like blistering rash, mouth sores, skin peeling, fever, or target-like lesions, as these can be life-threatening.
- This medicine can cause drowsiness, low blood pressure when standing, dizziness, and walking problems, increasing the risk of falls. Be careful, especially if you are elderly or unwell.
- Do not drink alcohol during treatment, as it increases the risk of side effects.
- Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding unless your doctor tells you to, as it may harm the baby.
- This medicine may cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery until drowsiness has passed.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience blood clot symptoms, especially in the legs (swelling, pain, redness), or chest pain and breathing difficulties (if clots travel to lungs).