Ziprasidon Viatris
Ziprasidon Viatris is an antipsychotic medicine used to treat schizophrenia in adults and moderate manic or mixed episodes of bipolar disorder in adults and young people (10-17 years).
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
60 mg
Active Ingredient
Ziprasidone hydrochloride monohydrate
Manufacturer
Upjohn EESV
How to Use
Dosage
The recommended dose for adults is 40–80 mg twice a day with meals.
Method
Take capsules whole with food, without chewing, crushing, or opening. Take one capsule in the morning with a substantial breakfast and one capsule with the evening meal, at the same time each day.
Important
Do not exceed a maximum daily dose of 160 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Difficulty sleeping
- •Drowsiness or strong daytime sleepiness
- •Headache
- •Involuntary or unusual movements, especially of the face or tongue, muscle stiffness, or slow movements
- •Runny nose
- •High energy, unusual thoughts, hyperactivity, agitation, or anxiety
- •Restlessness
- •Dizziness
- •Sedation
- •Blurred or reduced vision
- •High blood pressure
- •Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or indigestion
- •Dry mouth or increased salivation
- •Skin rash
- •Male sexual problems
- •Fever
- •Pain
- •Weight loss or gain
- •Tiredness
- •General feeling of being unwell
RARE
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness when standing up, which may indicate abnormal heart function or low blood pressure when standing
- •High levels of prolactin in the blood
- •Increased appetite
- •Panic attacks
- •Nervousness or depression
- •Reduced sex drive
- •Loss of consciousness
- •Difficulty controlling movements, involuntary movements, or restless legs
- •Feeling of pressure in the throat or nightmares
- •Seizures, involuntary eye movements (in a specific direction), clumsiness, speech problems, numbness, tingling sensation, difficulty concentrating, or drooling
- •Palpitations or shortness of breath
- •Light sensitivity, dry eyes, ringing in the ears, or ear pain
- •Sore throat, flatulence, or stomach pain
- •Itchy skin or acne
- •Muscle cramps, stiff or swollen joints
- •Thirst, chest pain, or unusual walking
- •Heartburn or stomach upset
- •Hair loss
- •Abnormal head posture
- •Urinary problems such as incontinence, pain, or difficulty urinating
- •Abnormal breast milk production, breast growth in men, or missed periods
- •Abnormal blood, heart, or liver test results
- •General weakness and fatigue
- •Low calcium levels in the blood
- •Slow thinking or lack of emotions
- •Facial drooping or paralysis
- •Partial or complete vision loss in one eye or itchy eyes
- •Difficulty speaking or hiccups
- •Loose stools or skin irritation
- •Inability to open mouth or difficulty emptying bladder
- •Newborn withdrawal symptoms
- •Weakened orgasm or hot flashes
- •Decreased or increased white blood cells (in blood tests)
- •Red, inflamed skin patches covered with white scales (psoriasis)
- •Fever, fast breathing, sweating, muscle stiffness, tremors, difficulty swallowing, and reduced consciousness (Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome)
- •Skin reactions, especially rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes (DRESS syndrome), which can be life-threatening
- •Confusion, agitation, high temperature, sweating, lack of movement coordination, muscle twitching (Serotonin syndrome)
- •Fast, irregular heartbeat and fainting (Torsades de Pointes)
- •Persistent, abnormal, and painful erection (Priapism)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to ziprasidone or any other ingredient, showing symptoms like rash, itching, face or lip swelling, or breathing difficulties.
- Do not use if you have or have had heart problems, a recent heart attack, or take medicines for irregular heartbeats or medicines that affect heart rhythm.
- Inform your doctor if you or your family has a history of blood clots, as this type of medicine can increase the risk of clots.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver disease.
- Tell your doctor if you have had seizures or epilepsy.
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- Be cautious if you are elderly (over 65) with dementia, as there is an increased risk of stroke.
- Tell your doctor if you have a slow heart rate or an electrolyte imbalance from severe diarrhea, vomiting, or water pills.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you have a fast or irregular heartbeat, weakness, fainting, or dizziness when standing up, as these could be signs of an abnormal heart rhythm.
- Stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you develop severe skin reactions, such as blistering rash, mouth sores, peeling skin, fever, and skin patches resembling rings (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), as these can be life-threatening.
- This medicine can cause drowsiness, low blood pressure when standing, dizziness, and walking problems, which can lead to falls. Be careful, especially if you are elderly or unwell.
- Do not use during pregnancy unless your doctor tells you to, as it may harm the baby.
- Do not breastfeed while taking this medicine, as small amounts can pass into breast milk.
- Avoid alcohol while taking Ziprasidon Viatris, as it increases the risk of side effects.