ziprasidone (Zeldox) Flashcards
1
Q
Class
A
Antipsychotic
2
Q
Indications
A
Schizophrenia
Acute mania
3
Q
Dose Range
A
40 mg twice daily, increasing every 2 days if needed to 80 mg twice daily
4
Q
Counseling/SE
A
- Take capsules with food.
- Drowsiness
- dizziness
- don’t stop suddenly
- EPSE
- avoid illicit drugs
5
Q
Monitoring
A
- weight
- blood glucose
- BP and lipids
- psych review