ziprasidone(Geodon)
Atypical (second-generation) antipsychotic
Pronunciation
/zɪˈpræsɪdoʊn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- ziprasidone
- Brand names
- Geodon
- Therapeutic class
- Atypical (second-generation) antipsychotic
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take twice daily WITH FOOD (at least 500 calories) - absorption doubles vs fasted.
- Report palpitations, fainting, or severe rash.
- Avoid in known QT prolongation, recent MI, uncompensated HF.
- Lowest weight-gain/metabolic risk among atypicals.
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