ziprasidone (Zeldox) Flashcards

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Class

A

Antipsychotic

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2
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Indications

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Schizophrenia

Acute mania

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3
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Dose Range

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40 mg twice daily, increasing every 2 days if needed to 80 mg twice daily

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4
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Counseling/SE

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  • Take capsules with food.
  • Drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • don’t stop suddenly
  • EPSE
  • avoid illicit drugs
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5
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Monitoring

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  • weight
  • blood glucose
  • BP and lipids
  • psych review
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