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How to Take Ziprasidone and it's Dose


It comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It is usually taken twice a day with food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: PO- Schizophrenia: As HCl: ≥18 years: Initial: 20 mg twice daily, may increase slowly to 80 mg twice daily, if needed. Maintenance: 20 mg twice daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with history of heart diseases, elderly patients with dementia, known hypersensitivity to this drug.

Drug Name : Ziprasidone

This medication is an antipsychotic agent, prescribed for schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions).


Trade Names/Brand Names of Ziprasidone

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Geodon
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