Does Geodon have a generic?

Does Geodon have a generic?

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announced the launch of Ziprasidone Mesylate for Injection, the generic equivalent of Geodon for Injection (Pfizer).

What is an alternative for Geodon?

Ziprasidone: any oral form of application, any dose. Other ‘atypical’ antipsychotic drugs: amisulpride, aripiprazole, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, sertindole, zotepine: any oral form of application, any dose.

Is ziprasidone the same as Risperdal?

Risperdal (risperidone) Helps control your thoughts and mood. Geodon (ziprasidone) treats bipolar disorder and schizophrenia with fewer side effects than similar medications, but has a risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

Is ziprasidone and Geodon the same thing?

What is Geodon? Geodon (ziprasidone HCl and ziprasidone mesylate) is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and acute manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder. Geodon also can be used as maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder when added to lithium or valproate.

Is Abilify better than Geodon?

Abilify (aripiprazole) is good for treating psychosis and mania, and can help with depression. It’s less likely to cause side effects than other antipsychotics. Geodon (ziprasidone) effectively stabilizes mood in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Is ziprasidone better than risperidone?

Ziprasidone was associated with a more favourable effect on extrapyramidal symptom (EPS) measures and prolactin as well as less weight gain than risperidone. Median dosages were ziprasidone 120 mg/day and risperidone 8 mg/day.

Why was I prescribed ziprasidone?

unusual movements of your face or body that you cannot control

  • fast,irregular,or pounding heartbeat
  • rash or hives
  • itching
  • blisters or peeling of skin
  • mouth sores
  • swollen glands
  • fever
  • chills
  • shaking
  • What conditions does ziprasidone HCl treat?

    Usual Adult Dose for Schizophrenia. Comments: A dose greater than 80 mg twice a day is generally not recommended.

  • Usual Adult Dose for Bipolar Disorder.
  • Renal Dose Adjustments.
  • Liver Dose Adjustments.
  • Dose Adjustments.
  • Precautions.
  • Dialysis.
  • Other Comments.
  • Further information.
  • What is ziprasidone prescribed for?

    Ziprasidone is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions).

    Can you take sumatripatan and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride?

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