Ziprasidone

What Are The Uses Of Ziprasidone?

Ziprasidone is an antipsychotic drug which is used for the treatment of following conditions:

• Schizophrenia (abnormality in social behavior)
• Acute mania (mental disorder)
• Bipolar disorder

What Are The Side Effects Of Ziprasidone?

Some side effects that may be caused by the administration of ziprasidone are:

• Light-headedness, nausea, runny nose
• Vomiting, dizziness, cough, drowsiness

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Ziprasidone?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the drug ziprasidone or any other allergies.
• Seizures/dementia
• Obesity, coronary artery disease (CAD)
• Low white blood cell count
• Sleep apnoea, diabetes