Ziprasidone

🧮 Dose calculator

Schizophrenia · Regimen source: FDA Geodon · 2.2

• • Up to 80 mg twice daily; studied up to 100 mg twice daily. FDA Geodon · 2

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyUse with caution

  Label states no clear risk or has limited data; use only if needed, under medical advice. FDA Geodon · 8.1

  “Risk Summary Neonates exposed to antipsychotic drugs, including GEODON, during the third trimester are at risk for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms following delivery (see Clinical Considerations ) .”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingUse with caution

  Label: use with caution while breastfeeding; see the label text. FDA Geodon · 8.2

  “Risk Summary Limited data from a published case report indicate the presence of ziprasidone in human milk.”

• 👶 ChildrenUse with caution

  The label has conditions, age limits or notes for children; the label sentence is quoted below. FDA Geodon · 8.4

  “The safety and effectiveness of Geodon have not been established in pediatric patients.”

• 👴 Older adultsDangerous / avoid

  Label: serious warning or avoid in older adults. FDA Geodon · Boxed Warning

  “Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death.”

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialUse with caution

  Label has advice on pregnancy testing, contraception or fertility for females and males. FDA Geodon · 8.3

  “Infertility Females Based on the pharmacologic action of ziprasidone (D2 antagonism), treatment with GEODON may result in an increase in serum prolactin levels, which may lead to a reversible reduction in fertility in females of reproductive potential [see Warnings and Precautions (5.15) and Nonclinical Toxicology …”