GEODON® (ziprasidone HCl) Capsules GEODON® (ziprasidone mesylate) for Injection

GEODON 20 MG VIAL PFIZER US PHARM Approx. Price: $13.35 per 1Each

All Labeled Uses: Agitation associated with Schizophrenia, Manic Bipolar Disorder, Mixed Bipolar I Disorder, Schizophrenia
Unlabeled Uses: Bipolar Disorder, Depression Treatment Adjunct

Adult Min/Max Dose: 10.0mg/40.0mg
Common Dosages by Indication:

Schizophrenia

inject 0.5 milliliter (10 mg) by intramuscular route every 2 hours not to exceed 40 mg per day inject 20 mg by intramuscular route every 4 hours not to exceed 40 mg per day

Ziprasidone has been referred to as an atypical or second-generation antipsychotic agent.

Drug Alert

April 12, 2006: Off-Label Use of Atypical Antipsychotics Linked to Increased Mortality in Elderly

September 01, 2004:Ziprasidone Associated With Increased Risk of Hyperglycemia, Diabetes – 2