Treating acute agitation in patients with schizophrenia who require an injectable medicine. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Ziprasidone is an antipsychotic. It may work by altering the balance of certain chemicals that occur naturally in the brain, which are responsible for thinking and behavior.
Do NOT use Ziprasidone if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Ziprasidone
you have certain heart diseases, including long QT syndrome, a recent heart attack, severe heart failure, or certain irregularities of heart rhythm
you are taking cisapride, dofetilide, H1 antagonists (eg, diphenhydramine), halofantrine, macrolide immunosuppressives (eg, tacrolimus), mefloquine, methadone, pentamidine, pimozide, probucol, procainamide, quinidine, serotonin receptor antagonist antiemetics (eg, ondansetron), sotalol, or sparfloxacin
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Ziprasidone :
Some medical conditions may interact with Ziprasidone. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines or other substances
if you have considered or attempted suicide
if you have heart disease, a slow heartbeat, low blood potassium or magnesium levels, low blood volume, a drug-induced movement disorder, diabetes, kidney or liver problems, a history of stroke, a history of low blood pressure, seizures, difficulty swallowing, Alzheimer disease, or breast cancer, or
if you are overweight
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Ziprasidone. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Carbamazepine because the effectiveness of Ziprasidone may be decreased
Arsenic, cisapride, class III antiarrhythmics (eg, amiodarone, sotalol), dofetilide , droperidol, H1 antagonists (eg, diphenhydramine), halofantrine, IA and IC antiarrhythmics (eg, procainamide, quinidine, flecainide, propafenone), macrolide immunosuppressives (eg, tacrolimus), macrolides and ketolides (eg, erythromycin, azithromycin), mefloquine, methadone, pentamidine, phenothiazines (eg, thioridazine), pimozide, probucol,
quinolones (eg, ciprofloxacin), serotonin receptor antagonist antiemetics
(eg, ondansetron), sparfloxacin , or streptogramins (eg, mitomycin,
pristinamycin) because the risk of side effects of these medicines, such
as abnormal heart rhythms, may be increased
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Ziprasidone may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Ziprasidone :
Use Ziprasidone as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Ziprasidone is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic.
If you are using Ziprasidone at home, carefully follow the injection procedures taught to you by your health care provider. If the medicine contains particles, is discolored, or if the vial/container is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explain local regulations for proper disposal.
If you miss a dose of Ziprasidone , use it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Ziprasidone.
Important safety information:
Ziprasidone may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Ziprasidone. Using Ziprasidone alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform
other potentially dangerous tasks.
Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medications that cause drowsiness (eg, sedatives, tranquilizers) while taking Ziprasidone. Ziprasidone will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants.
Ziprasidone may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. Alcohol, hot weather, exercise, and fever can increase these effects. To prevent them, sit or stand up slowly, especially in the morning. Also, sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness, lightheadedness, or weakness.
Do not become overheated in hot weather or during exercise or other activities; heatstroke may occur.
Ziprasidone is intended for short-term control of acute agitation symptoms. If you require continuous treatment for your condition, your doctor may switch you to an oral medicine.
Ziprasidone may increase your risk for developing diabetes or increase blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels can cause serious problems if left untreated.
Diabetes patients - Ziprasidone may alter your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine.
LAB TESTS, such as electrolyte levels or fasting blood sugar levels, may be performed to monitor your progress. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Use Ziprasidone with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially dizziness and lightheadedness upon sitting or standing up.
Ziprasidone is not recommended for use in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Ziprasidone during pregnancy. It is unknown if Ziprasidone is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Ziprasidone..
Possible side effects of Ziprasidone :
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; feeling unusually tired or sleepy; headache; increased cough or runny nose; loss of appetite; nausea; pain at the injection site; upset stomach.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); altered mental abilities, including lack of response to your surroundings; change in amount of urine; change in vision; difficulty swallowing; fainting or loss of consciousness; fever; high blood sugar
(increased thirst, increased urination, confusion, flushing, rapid breathing,
or fruity breath odor); inability to move; increased body heat; increased heart
rate; irregular heart rhythm; muscle rigidity; muscle spasms or twitching;
pounding in the chest; prolonged or painful erection; seizures; sweating;
uncontrolled movements (especially of face or tongue).
What is the shelf life of the pills?
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
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Will suboxone relieve pain ?
I have been taking opiod pain killers for almost 10 years. I never abused it though, I always took one pill every 4-6 hours no more than 4 a day. I started to realize 2 years ago that I was abusing it when moderate pain killers such as loratab vicodin ect. was no longer available and all I could find was morphine. It didn't take long before i knew I had a problem so I quit cold turkey. It was hell but I stopped and survived on aleive and sometimes my doctor would give me tramadol. But then I broke my feet and later had to have surgery and I was prescribed vicodin for a few months. Now I am buying them again illegally and I want my pain to be treated by a doctor but I can't afford the imaging that needs to be done and the visits to pain management. So if I go on suboxone and take alieve will that at least leave me comfortable and productive?
Why husband masturbates instead of having sex with wife?
Ok, so my husband has not had sex with me for a long time. When he does, he doesn't seem to enjoy it. Supposedly he can't have an erection so he uses Cialis or Viagra in order to have sex with me so whenever I show some initiative he rejects me and says he can't do it. He is 45 and currently under a lot of stress. My sexual frustration leads to arguments so he says he doesn't feel "sexy". But he admits he masturbates and I think he does it regularly. I haven't seen him do it so have no idea what turns him on cause he won't tell me anything. Moreover, he never climaxed in my presence and he doesn't like talking about this. When I ask him about having children, his standards answer is "It's not the right time now. I love you and we'll figure something out." What's going on? How can I find out the truth? This situation drives me crazy. Perhaps we should go to a doctor? What kind of doctor? Any ideas?
erection problems (?) at 19?
hey everyone, I want some opinions on the (possible?) issue I am facing.. I became sexually active about 4 months ago. me and my girlfriend are both 19. when we began I was taking finasteride (propecia) prescribed by my dermatologist for preventing the hereditary hairloss that seems to start with all the guys in my family around this age. the first time we had sex I noticed I wasn't as hard as I've been before. and after we had sex once I was just hard enough to have sex a second time. I emailed a doctor online and he said to discontinue use of propecia. so I did. after that I was able to go twice without a problem. my only concern is the refractory period between. I hear the average for guys my age is 15 mins...
I usually take about 45 mins before I can get hard again.
and if I ever go a third time we end up waiting an hour or more... I have emailed a few doctors the same thing... well, maybe a little more in depth. and 2 said it's normal, 1 said to go to a urologist because it's abnormal..... anyone have any advice? anyone have the same problem? thanks everyone!
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thanks TX
Voting Question: Tramadol makes me SICK why?
I have been under the care of a pain dr for over 2 years . He prescribes me tramadol 100mgs two times a day. He also prescribes me darvocet twice a day. After 7 months on this regimin i can't handle it anymore. The darvocet doesn't help at all anymore. The tramadol though doesn't help my pain but makes me have this feeling like there is a rubberband around my head and like a brain freeze in the sinus area and makes my hearing fuzzy like i am under water. I stopped taking it after it started doing this to me a month ago. My dr won't change it but has anyone else had this? Does ANYONE KNOW WHAT I am talking about? Why does this happen?
Should a 12 Step Recovery Bible teacher stop teaching if she abused her medication?
I have been teaching for 3 years as a 12 Step Recovery Bible Study Teacher to alcoholics and addicts. I have not used my DOC for almost 3 years. I have chronic pain and took a pain medication prescribed to me by my Dr. (tramadol which was suppose to be safe for addicts). It turned out to be addcitive and did not work as well as it use to. I had to take more. I also wanted to be able to do the things that would make others, my family, employer and students proud of me. I was finally able to work after 7 years of being unemployed. I realized I was addicted and found a dr. who detoxed me and I did it in 2 weeks. I've been clean for 3 weeks but have a very low self esteem. I have always tried to help the relapsers and have always had a heart for the broken. I go to AA mtgs and some people can be rather brutal to relapsers. I especially feel like a hypocrite in my position. How can I talk about what Jesus can do for them if I took those pills? I was unaware of the danger at first. I also told on myself so others would know how dangerous and addictive tramadol is. There are members in our support- group that really want me to keep teaching, and I am grateful. But I feel guilt-ridden and that everyone at AA is judging me when I approach people to come to our Bible Study.
P.S. My group is not regulated by any group, only God, my conscience and group members. Should I feel uncomfortable asking people to join our group? Do I have to explain about my sobriety time? that is one thing at my group I said people did not have to say when they wanted to share. We never discussed time. BTW, I started this group 3 years ago at 3 months sober. I have a Master's in teaching and just have a nack for learning I guess but have never made myself better than anyone else. Yet, I feel I lost credibility so bad. I know I'm saved by Grace and not by works. I'm hoping I can get over my self-doubt. I know God wants us to depend on Him and not ourselves. Depressed. I know telling on myself was the right thing to do, it's just living it now that is hard.
Do doctors who prescribe Viagra to older men inform them that in order to perform sexually...?
that their 'ticker" (hearts) have to be in good shape? I believe that Viagra helps to increase blood flow to the penis in order to have a sustained erection however, a healthy heart have to produce and sustain the increased blood flow to the penis. Those with pacemakers they may have to double battery capacity of their pacemakers to sustain increased demands.
What does one do if he has erection longer than four hours? Does Viagra allow men to do non-stop intercourse while their penises are still erected?
how can we stop balding?
can we stop balding using medicines..lik minoxidil and finasteride..pls anser
when does reactive arthritis cross the line into rhuematiod arthritis?
i was diagnosed with reactive arthritis back in febuary, this diagnosis was basically the doc presuming i have reactive arthritis due to the fact i had a a stomach bug a couple of weeks before. i have had chronic swelling and pain in my joints ever since (just over 6 months now). i am on sulfasalazine (2grams split into 2 daily doses), omeprazol and in the past week i have moved from diclofenac to naproxen (1 gram a day split into 2 doese), although i have seen a slight improvement in the swelling, the pain is still a killer! i have also noticed that my toes on one foot have now curled up (hammer toes) and my big toe now has a bunion. i saw a foot specialist last week and she said there is a possibility i might now have rhuematiod arthritis!! this was a serious bomb shell as i thought the reactive arthritis was going to be temporary and that i would eventually recover. what i want to know is how does reactive arthritis turn into rhuematiod arthritis, and how the hell can i stop it from happening! i am a keen runner and this has basically ended my running now and i am desperate to get back to it! if anyone has any advice of drugs that might help or any advice at all i would love to hear it. so far i have tried, prednisol, ibuprofen, diclofenac, sulfasalazine, naproxen, arcoxyia, cocodamol, tramadol and i think thats it so far, im also pumping my body with cod liver oil daily. all to no avail so far. i am living out in germany at the mo and all the docs i see are german so the language barrier is a serious set back! many thanks.
hi thanks for the reply, i have been tested for gout and it has come back fine, what i find difficult to understand is~ how long reactive arthritis can last before the arthritis is then deemed to be something more long term, eg. rheumatoid, and secondly, what key features then change the diagnosis to rheumatoid and not just symptoms of prolonged reactive arthritis. hope this makes sense, its difficult to find the right words to vent my frustration with this problem!
Poetry... rate rate rate. POINTS?
Pop that pill, make me ill, fix me up, take the keys and lock it up. its a trap. but my injured brain can take it all. adderall.... tramadol. MAKE IT POWDER, in it goes.
up my nose, through my lungs. EUPHORIA, the best feeling. but i'm fleeing. hide my face from ****** while i'm reading. if its him i disappoint then whats the point?
if it wasn't for him, my life would have been taken by this knife.