Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition : Ziprasidone(20mg)
Strip of 10 Capsule
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Zipra 20mg Capsule is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania.
Zipra 20mg Capsule should be taken with food, preferably at the same time, each day. Take this in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. However, discontinue this medicine immediately if you experience Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, and altered consciousness or seizures.
Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, vomiting, abnormal vision, and dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions). Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may increase your weight but, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect.
You should be cautious while using this medicine as it may increase the risk of developing diabetes, so it is better to monitor glucose regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.
Ziprasidone is an atypical antipsychotic drug used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar mania, and acute agitation in schizophrenic patients. Because it antagonizes H1 receptors, it can cause somnolence
Elimination of ziprasidone is mainly via hepatic metabolism with a mean terminal half-life of about 7 hours within the proposed clinical dose range. Steady-state concentrations are achieved within one to three days of dosing. The mean apparent systemic clearance is 7.5 mL/min/kg.
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Sleepiness
Abnormal vision
Dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions)
Akathisia (inability to stay still)
Weakness
Parkinsonism
Dizziness
Respiratory tract infection
breast cancer.
diabetes.
a high prolactin level.
excessive fat in the blood.
low amount of magnesium in the blood.
dehydration.
low amount of potassium in the blood.
overweight
Zipra 20mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Zipra 20mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
It is indicated to treat schizophrenia in adults. Bipolar I disorder: As monotherapy, ziprasidone hydrochloride capsules are indicated for adult patients with bipolar I disorder
Some products that may interact with this drug are: dolasetron, metoclopramide, saquinavir. Many drugs besides ziprasidone may affect the heart rhythm (QT prolongation), including amiodarone, dofetilide, moxifloxacin, pimozide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol, tacrolimus, thioridazine, among others.
Zipra 20mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
It should be taken with food.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Zipra 20mg Capsule may cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
Do not stop taking Zipra 20mg Capsule without talking to your doctor first as it may cause a worsening of symptoms.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Zipra 20mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
