Geodon is an oral antipsychotic drug whose active substance is ziprasidone, used in the treatment of schizophrenia, psychotic agitation and acute bipolar mania in adults and adolescents over 18 years of age.
Geodon is produced by Pfizer and is sold in pharmacies in the form of tablets.
Price of Geodon
The price of Geodon ranges from 100 to 400 reais.
Geodon Indications
Geodon is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia, schizoaffective and schizophreniform disorders, psychotic agitation and acute bipolar mania.
How to use Geodon
The mode of use of Geodon consists of the ingestion of 1 tablet of 40 mg every 12 hours with food, under the guidance of the physician, and the dose can be adjusted up to a maximum of 80 mg every 12 hours.
In patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment, the daily dose of Geodon should be lower.
Geodon side effects
The side effects of Geodon include drowsiness, uncontrolled muscle movements, dizziness, nausea, headaches, allergic reaction, insomnia, mania and euphoria, muscle stiffness, altered mental state, increased body temperature, anxiety, restlessness, confusion, restlessness, hallucinations, tremors, involuntary contraction of muscles, incoordination, abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, fainting, and swelling of the skin.
During treatment, the patient should not drive vehicles or operate machinery, as their ability and attention may be impaired.
Contraindications of Geodon
Geodon is contraindicated in children and adolescents under 18 years of age in patients with hypersensitivity to formula components, with a known prolongation of the QT interval, including congenital long QT syndrome, recent infarction, decompensated heart failure, or cardiac arrhythmias.
This medication should not be used by pregnant women during breast-feeding and in patients with lactose intolerance without medical advice.
