Geodon
Intended to relieve psychotic symptoms and mood instability to support logical thinking and target central neural pathways.
- Category
- Mental Health
- Active ingredient
- Ziprasidone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 20mg · 40mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Geodon, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Geodon vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Geodon details
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia · Bipolar I Disorder
- Alternative names
- ziprasidone
- Therapeutic class
- Second-Generation Antipsychotic
- Pharmacological class
- Atypical Antipsychotic
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; headache; dry mouth
- Moderate side effects
- extrapyramidal symptoms; dizziness; nausea
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- QT-prolonging drugs; Ketoconazole; Carbamazepine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adolescents and adults.
Contraindications
history of QT prolongation; recent myocardial infarction; uncompensated heart failure
Serious side effects
QT prolongation, requires immediate medical attention; neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to relieve psychotic symptoms and mood instability to support logical thinking and target central neural pathways.
Mechanism of action
Antagonises dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors while blocking reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine to stabilise mood.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Risk of neonatal extrapyramidal symptoms. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Geodon is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Pfizer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Ziprasidone is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.