ZIPRA 40MG CAP

Overview

ZIPRA 40MG CAP is a Schedule H drug.

ZIPRA 40MG CAP is composed of: ZIPRASIDONE (40.0 MG)

Ziprasidone is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain. Ziprasidone is used to treat schizophrenia and the manic symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.

Usage

ZIPRASIDONE is generally used to treat: Schizophrenia, Manic Depression, Bipolar

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

ZIPRA 40MG CAP is generally taken With Food.

Precautions


Caution needed for patients with history of Alzheimer’s disease, coronary artery disease, irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, severe dizziness/fainting, diabetes (including family history), stroke, seizures, Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, obesity, swallowing problems, pneumonia, low white blood cell count, liver or kidney impairment, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Patient may develop an increased risk of QT prolongation, if it so, stop the medication. It may make you drowsy or dizzy, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Monitor ECG in patients who show symptoms of torsades de pointes (e.g. syncope, dizziness, and palpitations). If on concurrent diuretic therapy monitor the level of serum electrolytes.

Common Side-Effects

ZIPRASIDONE : Drowsiness, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Weakness (generalized), Nausea, Vomit, Runny Nose, Cough

Serious Side-Effects

ZIPRASIDONE : Difficulty Swallowing, Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Mood Swings, Restless Or Irritability

Rare Side-Effects

ZIPRASIDONE : Tardive Dyskinesia, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Skin Rash, Increased Thirst, Frequent Urination, Fainting, Dizziness, Abdomen Pain, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Confusion, Fatigue (tiredness)

Disease Interactions

ZIPRASIDONE can interfere with: Dementia, Alcoholism, Respiratory Failure, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Tardive Dyskinesia, Diarrhoea, Hypokalemia, Magnesium Deficiency, Myocardial Infarction, Congestive Heart Disease, Heart Arrhythmias, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Dysphagia, Seizure, Neutropenia, Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Hypotension, Vomiting, Syncope, Ischemic Heart Disease, Cerebrovascular Insufficeincy, Hyperlipidemia, Priapism, Peyronie Disease, Sickle Cell Anemia, Thalassemia, Multiple Myeloma, Leukemia, Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, Breast Cancer, Hyperprolactinaemia, Acute Liver Failure, Parkinsonism

Technical Classification

ZIPRASIDONE is categorized as: ATYPICAL ANTIPSYCHOTICS / ANTIPSYCHOTICS / PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ZIPRA 20MG CAPINR 30.89 for 10 CAPSULESZIPRASIDONE 20.0 MG
ZIPRA 40MG CAPINR 64.86 for 10 CAPSULESZIPRASIDONE 40.0 MG
ZIPRASIDONEZIPRASIDONE
ZIPSYDON 20MG CAPINR 64 for 10 CAPSULESZIPRASIDONE 20.0 MG
ZIPSYDON 40MG CAPINR 117 for 10 CAPSULESZIPRASIDONE 40.0 MG
ZIPSYDON 60MG CAPINR 91.01 for 10 CAPSULESZIPRASIDONE 60.0 MG
ZIPSYDON 80MG CAPINR 215 for 10 CAPSULESZIPRASIDONE 80.0 MG