Dosing & Uses
Dosage Forms & Strengths
capsule
- 20mg
- 40mg
- 60mg
- 80mg
powder for injection
- 20mg
Schizophrenia
20 mg PO q12hr with food initially; may be increased every other day PRN; not to exceed 80 mg q12hr
Periodically assess need for maintenance; clinical trials have documented no added benefit with doses above 20 mg q12hr
Acute Agitation With Schizophrenia
IM: 10 mg q2hr or 20 mg q4hr; not to exceed 40 mg/day; use IM for up to 3 days, and switch to PO if continuing past this time
Bipolar I Disorder
Acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes; maintenance therapy as adjunct to lithium or valproate
Acute treatment: 40 mg PO q12hr with food initially; on day 2, may be increased if necessary to 60-80 mg PO q12hr; adjust dose according to tolerance and efficacy within range of 40-80 mg q12hr
Maintenance: Continue at same dose at which patient was initially stabilized; periodically reassess need for maintenance therapy
Dosing Modifications
Renal impairment: Dose adjustment not necessary with PO administration; caution required with IM administration
Hepatic impairment: Use caution; drug undergoes extensive hepatic metabolism, which can increase systemic exposure
Dosage Forms & Strengths
capsule
- 20mg
- 40mg
- 60mg
- 80mg
powder for injection
- 20mg
Tourette Syndrome (Off-label)
Days 1-3: 5 mg/day
Days 4-28: Titrate to 40 mg/day divided q12hr
Interactions
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Contraindicated (19)
- amiodarone
amiodarone and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
- amisulpride
amisulpride, ziprasidone. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Increases risk of neuroleptic malignant syndromeIncreases risk of neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
- amoxapine
ziprasidone and amoxapine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Contraindicated.
- arsenic trioxide
arsenic trioxide and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
- citalopram
ziprasidone and citalopram both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
- disopyramide
disopyramide and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
- escitalopram
escitalopram and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
ziprasidone and escitalopram both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated. - goserelin
goserelin increases toxicity of ziprasidone by QTc interval. Contraindicated. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.
- ibutilide
ibutilide and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
- indapamide
indapamide and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
- leuprolide
leuprolide increases toxicity of ziprasidone by QTc interval. Contraindicated. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.
- pentamidine
pentamidine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
- pimozide
pimozide and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
- procainamide
procainamide and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
- quinidine
quinidine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
- saquinavir
ziprasidone increases toxicity of saquinavir by QTc interval. Contraindicated. Potential for serious and/or life threatening reactions such as cardiac arrhythmias.
- sorafenib
sorafenib and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
- sotalol
sotalol and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
- toremifene
ziprasidone and toremifene both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated. Concurrent use of ziprasidone with other agents that prolong QTc interval is contraindicated.
Serious - Use Alternative (128)
- adagrasib
adagrasib, ziprasidone. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug prolongs the QTc interval, which may increased the risk of Torsade de pointes, other serious arryhthmias, and sudden death. If coadministration unavoidable, more frequent monitoring is recommended for such patients.
- alfuzosin
alfuzosin and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- amisulpride
amisulpride and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ECG monitoring is recommended if coadministered.
- amitriptyline
amitriptyline and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- amoxapine
amoxapine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- anagrelide
anagrelide and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- apomorphine
ziprasidone decreases effects of apomorphine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
apomorphine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - aripiprazole
aripiprazole and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- artemether
artemether and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- artemether/lumefantrine
artemether/lumefantrine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- asenapine
asenapine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- asenapine transdermal
asenapine transdermal and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- atomoxetine
atomoxetine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen
benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen, ziprasidone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.
- bromocriptine
ziprasidone decreases effects of bromocriptine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- buprenorphine
buprenorphine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- buprenorphine buccal
buprenorphine buccal and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- buprenorphine subdermal implant
buprenorphine subdermal implant and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- buprenorphine transdermal
buprenorphine transdermal and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- buprenorphine, long-acting injection
buprenorphine, long-acting injection and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- cabergoline
ziprasidone decreases effects of cabergoline by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.
- calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates
ziprasidone, calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.
- ceritinib
ceritinib and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- chloroquine
chloroquine increases toxicity of ziprasidone by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- chlorpromazine
chlorpromazine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- citalopram
citalopram and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
- clarithromycin
clarithromycin and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- clomipramine
clomipramine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- clozapine
clozapine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- degarelix
degarelix and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- desipramine
desipramine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- dofetilide
dofetilide and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- donepezil
donepezil and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- dopamine
ziprasidone decreases effects of dopamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.
- doxepin
doxepin and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- dronedarone
dronedarone will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.
dronedarone and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - droperidol
droperidol and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- efavirenz
efavirenz and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- eliglustat
eliglustat and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- encorafenib
encorafenib and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Encorafenib is associated with dose-dependent QTc interval prolongation. Avoid with drugs known to prolong QT interval.
- entrectinib
ziprasidone and entrectinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- epinephrine
epinephrine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- epinephrine racemic
epinephrine racemic and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- eribulin
eribulin and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for enhanced QTc-prolonging effects; if concurrent use is necessary then ECG monitoring is recommended.
- erythromycin base
erythromycin base and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- erythromycin ethylsuccinate
erythromycin ethylsuccinate and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- erythromycin lactobionate
erythromycin lactobionate and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- erythromycin stearate
erythromycin stearate and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- fexinidazole
fexinidazole and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fexinidazole with drugs known to block potassium channels and/or prolong QT interval.
- fingolimod
fingolimod and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- fluconazole
fluconazole and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- fluphenazine
fluphenazine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- formoterol
formoterol and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- gadobenate
gadobenate and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- gemifloxacin
gemifloxacin and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- gilteritinib
gilteritinib and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- glasdegib
ziprasidone and glasdegib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.
- granisetron
granisetron and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- haloperidol
haloperidol and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- histrelin
histrelin increases toxicity of ziprasidone by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.
- hydrocodone
hydrocodone, ziprasidone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.
- hydroxychloroquine sulfate
hydroxychloroquine sulfate and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- hydroxyzine
hydroxyzine increases toxicity of ziprasidone by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.
- imipramine
imipramine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- inotuzumab
inotuzumab and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid concomitant use, obtain ECGs and electrolytes before and after initiation of any drug known to prolong QTc, and periodically monitor as clinically indicated during treatment.
- isoflurane
isoflurane and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- itraconazole
itraconazole and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- ivosidenib
ivosidenib and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of QTc prolonging drugs with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration of a QTc prolonging drug is unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.
- ketoconazole
ketoconazole and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- lefamulin
lefamulin and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- levodopa
ziprasidone decreases effects of levodopa by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- levodopa inhaled
ziprasidone decreases effects of levodopa inhaled by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Atypical (2nd generation) antipsychotics inhibit dopamine D2 receptors in varying degrees (clozapine and quetiapine are lower risk). .
- levoketoconazole
levoketoconazole and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- lisuride
ziprasidone decreases effects of lisuride by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.
- lithium
lithium and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- lofepramine
lofepramine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- lonafarnib
ziprasidone will increase the level or effect of lonafarnib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of lonafarnib (a sensitive CYP3A substrate) with weak CYP3A inhibitors is unavoidable, reduce to, or continue lonafarnib at starting dose. Closely monitor for arrhythmias and events (eg, syncope, heart palpitations) since lonafarnib effect on QT interval is unknown.
- lorcaserin
ziprasidone and lorcaserin both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- lumefantrine
lumefantrine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- macimorelin
macimorelin and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Macimorelin causes an increase of ~11 msec in the corrected QT interval. Avoid coadministration with drugs that prolong QT interval, which could increase risk for developing torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia. Allow sufficient washout time of drugs that are known to prolong the QT interval before administering macimorelin.
- maprotiline
maprotiline and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- mefloquine
mefloquine increases toxicity of ziprasidone by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Mefloquine may enhance the QTc prolonging effect of high risk QTc prolonging agents.
- methyldopa
ziprasidone decreases effects of methyldopa by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.
- metoclopramide intranasal
ziprasidone, metoclopramide intranasal. Either increases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Avoid use of metoclopramide intranasal or interacting drug, depending on importance of drug to patient.
ziprasidone increases toxicity of metoclopramide intranasal by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for additive effects, including increased frequency and severity of tardive dyskinesia, other extrapyramidal symptoms, and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. - mirtazapine
mirtazapine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- mobocertinib
mobocertinib and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce mobocertinib dose and monitor QTc interval more frequently.
- moxifloxacin
moxifloxacin and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- nilotinib
nilotinib and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- nortriptyline
nortriptyline and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- octreotide
octreotide and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- octreotide (Antidote)
octreotide (Antidote) and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- olanzapine
olanzapine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- olopatadine intranasal
ziprasidone and olopatadine intranasal both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.
- ondansetron
ziprasidone and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.
- oxaliplatin
oxaliplatin and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- panobinostat
ziprasidone and panobinostat both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Panobinostat is known to significantly prolong QT interval. Panobinostat prescribing information states use with drugs known to prolong QTc is not recommended.
- perphenazine
perphenazine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- pimavanserin
pimavanserin and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may increase the risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmia.
- pitolisant
ziprasidone and pitolisant both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- ponesimod
ponesimod, ziprasidone. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consult cardiologist if considering treatment. Generally, should not be initiated in patients who are concurrently taking QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties, such as HR-lowering calcium channel blockers (eg, verapamil, diltiazem).
- pramipexole
ziprasidone decreases effects of pramipexole by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.
- primaquine
primaquine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- prochlorperazine
prochlorperazine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- promazine
promazine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- promethazine
promethazine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- protriptyline
protriptyline and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- ribociclib
ribociclib and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- ropinirole
ziprasidone decreases effects of ropinirole by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.
- safinamide
ziprasidone decreases effects of safinamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dopamine antagonists may decrease safinamide effects and exacerbate Parkinson disease symptoms.
- selinexor
selinexor, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Patients treated with selinexor may experience neurological toxicities. Avoid taking selinexor with other medications that may cause dizziness or confusion.
- sevoflurane
sevoflurane and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- siponimod
siponimod and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- sodium oxybate
ziprasidone, sodium oxybate. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.
- solifenacin
solifenacin and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- sufentanil SL
sufentanil SL, ziprasidone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in hypotension, profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.
- sunitinib
sunitinib and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- tacrolimus
tacrolimus and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
- tetrabenazine
tetrabenazine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- thioridazine
thioridazine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- trazodone
trazodone and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- trifluoperazine
trifluoperazine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- trimipramine
trimipramine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- triptorelin
triptorelin increases toxicity of ziprasidone by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.
- umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled
ziprasidone increases toxicity of umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.
- vandetanib
ziprasidone, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- vemurafenib
vemurafenib and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant use of vemurafenib with drugs that prolong QT interval is not recommended.
- vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled
ziprasidone increases toxicity of vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.
- vorinostat
vorinostat and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
Monitor Closely (360)
- acarbose
ziprasidone, acarbose. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- aclidinium
aclidinium decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of aclidinium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - acrivastine
acrivastine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- albiglutide
ziprasidone, albiglutide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- albuterol
ziprasidone increases and albuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
albuterol and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. - alfentanil
alfentanil and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- alfuzosin
ziprasidone and alfuzosin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- almotriptan
almotriptan, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).
- alprazolam
alprazolam and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- amifostine
amifostine, ziprasidone. Either increases effects of the other by anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor. Due to its alpha adrenergic antagonism, atypical antipsychotic agents has the potential to enhance the effect of certain antihypertensive agents. Monitor blood pressure and adjust dose accordingly.
- amitriptyline
ziprasidone and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- amobarbital
amobarbital and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- amoxapine
ziprasidone and amoxapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- anticholinergic/sedative combos
anticholinergic/sedative combos decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
anticholinergic/sedative combos decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of anticholinergic/sedative combos by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - arformoterol
ziprasidone increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
arformoterol and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. - aripiprazole
aripiprazole and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
aripiprazole and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - armodafinil
ziprasidone increases and armodafinil decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- asenapine
asenapine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- asenapine transdermal
asenapine transdermal and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- atogepant
ziprasidone will increase the level or effect of atogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- atracurium
atracurium decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
atracurium decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of atracurium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - atropine
atropine decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
atropine decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of atropine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - atropine IV/IM
ziprasidone increases effects of atropine IV/IM by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.
atropine IV/IM decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
atropine IV/IM decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. - avapritinib
ziprasidone will increase the level or effect of avapritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
avapritinib and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - axitinib
ziprasidone increases levels of axitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- azelastine
azelastine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- azithromycin
azithromycin and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- baclofen
baclofen and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- bedaquiline
ziprasidone and bedaquiline both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. ECG should be monitored closely
- belladonna alkaloids
belladonna alkaloids decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
belladonna alkaloids decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of belladonna alkaloids by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - belladonna and opium
belladonna and opium and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
belladonna and opium decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
belladonna and opium decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of belladonna and opium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - benazepril
ziprasidone, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.
- benperidol
benperidol and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
benperidol and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen
benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- benzphetamine
ziprasidone increases and benzphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- bosutinib
bosutinib and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- brexanolone
brexanolone, ziprasidone. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- brexpiprazole
brexpiprazole and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- brimonidine
brimonidine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- brivaracetam
brivaracetam and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- brompheniramine
brompheniramine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- buprenorphine
buprenorphine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- buprenorphine buccal
buprenorphine buccal and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- buprenorphine subdermal implant
buprenorphine subdermal implant and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- buprenorphine transdermal
buprenorphine transdermal and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- buprenorphine, long-acting injection
ziprasidone increases toxicity of buprenorphine, long-acting injection by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of buprenorphine and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants increases risk of adverse reactions including overdose, respiratory depression, and death. Cessation of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants is preferred in most cases. In some cases, monitoring at a higher level of care for tapering CNS depressants may be appropriate. In others, gradually tapering a patient off of a prescribed benzodiazepine or other CNS depressant or decreasing to the lowest effective dose may be appropriate.
- butabarbital
butabarbital and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- butalbital
butalbital and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- butorphanol
butorphanol and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- caffeine
ziprasidone increases and caffeine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- capecitabine
capecitabine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- carbamazepine
carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- carbinoxamine
carbinoxamine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- carisoprodol
carisoprodol and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cenobamate
cenobamate, ziprasidone. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- chloral hydrate
chloral hydrate and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- chlordiazepoxide
chlordiazepoxide and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- chlorpheniramine
chlorpheniramine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- chlorpromazine
chlorpromazine and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
chlorpromazine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - chlorpropamide
ziprasidone, chlorpropamide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- chlorzoxazone
chlorzoxazone and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cimetidine
cimetidine will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cinnarizine
cinnarizine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ciprofloxacin
ciprofloxacin and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Ciprofloxacin elicits minimal effects on QT interval. Caution if used in combination with other drugs known to affect QT interval or in patients with other risk factors.
- cisatracurium
cisatracurium decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
cisatracurium decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of cisatracurium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - clarithromycin
clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- clemastine
clemastine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- clobazam
ziprasidone, clobazam. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Concomitant administration can increase the potential for CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression).
- clomipramine
ziprasidone and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- clonazepam
clonazepam and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- clonidine
clonidine, ziprasidone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypotensive effects; potential delirium.
- clorazepate
clorazepate and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- clozapine
clozapine and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
clozapine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - codeine
codeine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- crizotinib
crizotinib and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended, along with drugs that may prolong the QT interval.
- cyclizine
cyclizine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
cyclizine decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
cyclizine decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of cyclizine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - cyclobenzaprine
cyclobenzaprine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
cyclobenzaprine decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
cyclobenzaprine decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of cyclobenzaprine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - cyproheptadine
cyproheptadine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dabrafenib
dabrafenib and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dantrolene
dantrolene and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- daridorexant
ziprasidone and daridorexant both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.
- darifenacin
darifenacin decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
darifenacin decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of darifenacin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - dasatinib
dasatinib and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- desflurane
desflurane and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- desipramine
ziprasidone and desipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- deutetrabenazine
ziprasidone and deutetrabenazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The risk for parkinsonism, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and akathisia may be increased by concomitant use of deutetrabenazine and dopamine antagonists or antipsychotics.
ziprasidone and deutetrabenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone and deutetrabenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. At the maximum recommended dose, deutetrabenazine does not prolong QT interval to a clinically relevant extent. Certain circumstances may increase risk of torsade de pointes and/or sudden death in association with drugs that prolong the QTc interval (eg, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, coadministration with other drugs that prolong QTc interval, presence of congenital QT prolongation). - dexchlorpheniramine
dexchlorpheniramine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dexfenfluramine
ziprasidone increases and dexfenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dexmedetomidine
dexmedetomidine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dexmethylphenidate
ziprasidone increases and dexmethylphenidate decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dextroamphetamine
ziprasidone increases and dextroamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dextroamphetamine transdermal
ziprasidone, dextroamphetamine transdermal. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Initiate with lower doses and monitor for signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome, particularly during initiation or dosage increase. If serotonin syndrome occurs, discontinue dextroamphetamine transdermal and concomitant serotonergic drug(s).
- dextromethorphan
dextromethorphan, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).
- dextromoramide
dextromoramide and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- diamorphine
diamorphine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- diazepam
diazepam and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dichlorphenamide
dichlorphenamide and ziprasidone both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dicyclomine
dicyclomine decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
dicyclomine decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of dicyclomine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - diethylpropion
ziprasidone increases and diethylpropion decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- difelikefalin
difelikefalin and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- difenoxin hcl
difenoxin hcl and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dihydroergotamine
dihydroergotamine, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).
- dimenhydrinate
dimenhydrinate and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- diphenhydramine
diphenhydramine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
diphenhydramine decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
diphenhydramine decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of diphenhydramine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - diphenoxylate hcl
diphenoxylate hcl and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dipipanone
dipipanone and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dobutamine
ziprasidone increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dolasetron
dolasetron and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- dopamine
ziprasidone increases and dopamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dopexamine
ziprasidone increases and dopexamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dosulepin
ziprasidone and dosulepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- doxepin
ziprasidone and doxepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- doxylamine
doxylamine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- droperidol
droperidol and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
droperidol and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - eletriptan
eletriptan, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).
- ephedrine
ziprasidone increases and ephedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- epinephrine
ziprasidone increases and epinephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- epinephrine racemic
ziprasidone increases and epinephrine racemic decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ergoloid mesylates
ergoloid mesylates, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).
- ergotamine
ergotamine, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).
- erythromycin base
erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- erythromycin ethylsuccinate
erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- erythromycin lactobionate
erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- erythromycin stearate
erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- esketamine intranasal
esketamine intranasal, ziprasidone. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- estazolam
estazolam and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ethanol
ziprasidone and ethanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- etomidate
etomidate and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- exenatide injectable solution
ziprasidone, exenatide injectable solution. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- exenatide injectable suspension
ziprasidone, exenatide injectable suspension. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- ezogabine
ezogabine, ziprasidone. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Slight and transient QT-prolongation observed with ezogabine, particularly when dose titrated to 1200 mg/day. QT interval should be monitored when ezogabine is prescribed with agents known to increase QT interval.
- fenfluramine
ziprasidone increases and fenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone decreases effects of fenfluramine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potent serotonin receptor antagonists may decrease fenfluramine efficacy. If coadministered, monitor appropriately. - fentanyl
fentanyl, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).
- fesoterodine
fesoterodine decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
fesoterodine decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of fesoterodine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - finerenone
ziprasidone will increase the level or effect of finerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor serum potassium during initiation and dosage adjustment of either finererone or weak CYP3A4 inhibitors. Adjust finererone dosage as needed.
- flavoxate
flavoxate decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
flavoxate decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of flavoxate by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - flecainide
flecainide and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- flibanserin
ziprasidone will increase the level or effect of flibanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased flibanserin adverse effects may occur if coadministered with multiple weak CYP3A4 inhibitors.
flibanserin, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction). - floxuridine
floxuridine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fluoxetine
fluoxetine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- fluphenazine
fluphenazine and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
fluphenazine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - flurazepam
flurazepam and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fluvoxamine
fluvoxamine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- formoterol
ziprasidone increases and formoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- foscarnet
foscarnet and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- fostemsavir
ziprasidone and fostemsavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. QTc prolongation reported with higher than recommended doses of fostemsavir.
- frovatriptan
frovatriptan, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).
- ganaxolone
ziprasidone and ganaxolone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- gemtuzumab
ziprasidone and gemtuzumab both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- glimepiride
ziprasidone, glimepiride. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- glipizide
ziprasidone, glipizide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- glyburide
ziprasidone, glyburide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- glycopyrrolate
ziprasidone increases effects of glycopyrrolate by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.
- glycopyrrolate inhaled
glycopyrrolate inhaled decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
glycopyrrolate inhaled decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of glycopyrrolate inhaled by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - guanfacine
guanfacine, ziprasidone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypotensive effects; potential delirium.
- haloperidol
haloperidol and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
haloperidol and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - henbane
henbane decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
henbane decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of henbane by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - homatropine
homatropine decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
homatropine decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of homatropine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - hydromorphone
hydromorphone and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- hydroxyzine
hydroxyzine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- hyoscyamine
hyoscyamine decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
hyoscyamine decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of hyoscyamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - hyoscyamine spray
ziprasidone increases effects of hyoscyamine spray by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.
hyoscyamine spray decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
hyoscyamine spray decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. - iloperidone
iloperidone and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
iloperidone and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
iloperidone and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - imipramine
ziprasidone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- indacaterol, inhaled
indacaterol, inhaled, ziprasidone. QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that are known to prolong the QTc interval may have an increased the risk of ventricular arrhythmias.
- insulin aspart
ziprasidone, insulin aspart. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- insulin degludec
ziprasidone decreases effects of insulin degludec by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; dose of antidiabetic agents may need adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required.
- insulin degludec/insulin aspart
ziprasidone decreases effects of insulin degludec/insulin aspart by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; dose of antidiabetic agents may need adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required.
- insulin detemir
ziprasidone, insulin detemir. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- insulin glargine
ziprasidone, insulin glargine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- insulin glulisine
ziprasidone, insulin glulisine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- insulin inhaled
ziprasidone decreases effects of insulin inhaled by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; dose of antidiabetic agents may need adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required.
- insulin lispro
ziprasidone, insulin lispro. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- insulin NPH
ziprasidone, insulin NPH. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- insulin regular human
ziprasidone, insulin regular human. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- ipratropium
ipratropium decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
ipratropium decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of ipratropium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - isavuconazonium sulfate
ziprasidone will increase the level or effect of isavuconazonium sulfate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- isoproterenol
ziprasidone increases and isoproterenol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- itraconazole
itraconazole will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ivacaftor
ziprasidone increases levels of ivacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor when coadministered with weak CYP3A4 inhibitors .
- ketoconazole
ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ketotifen, ophthalmic
ziprasidone and ketotifen, ophthalmic both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lapatinib
lapatinib and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- lasmiditan
lasmiditan, ziprasidone. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of lasmiditan and other CNS depressant drugs, including alcohol have not been evaluated in clinical studies. Lasmiditan may cause sedation, as well as other cognitive and/or neuropsychiatric adverse reactions.
- lemborexant
ziprasidone will increase the level or effect of lemborexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Lower nightly dose of lemborexant recommended if coadministered with weak CYP3A4 inhibitors. See drug monograph for specific dosage modification.
lemborexant, ziprasidone. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dosage adjustment may be necessary if lemborexant is coadministered with other CNS depressants because of potentially additive effects. - lenvatinib
ziprasidone and lenvatinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Lenvatinib prescribing information recommends monitoring ECG closely when coadministered with QT prolonging drugs.
- letermovir
letermovir increases levels of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- levalbuterol
ziprasidone increases and levalbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- levofloxacin
levofloxacin and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- levoketoconazole
levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- levomilnacipran
levomilnacipran, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).
- levorphanol
levorphanol and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- linezolid
linezolid, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).
- liraglutide
ziprasidone, liraglutide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- lisdexamfetamine
ziprasidone increases and lisdexamfetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lithium
lithium, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).
- lofepramine
ziprasidone and lofepramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lofexidine
ziprasidone and lofexidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone and lofexidine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended. - lomitapide
ziprasidone increases levels of lomitapide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lomitapide dose should not exceed 30 mg/day.
- loprazolam
loprazolam and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lorazepam
lorazepam and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lorcaserin
lorcaserin, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).
- lormetazepam
lormetazepam and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- loxapine
loxapine and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
loxapine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - loxapine inhaled
loxapine inhaled and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
loxapine inhaled and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - lurasidone
lurasidone, ziprasidone. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased CNS depressant effects when used concurrently; monitor for increased adverse effects and toxicity.
- maprotiline
ziprasidone and maprotiline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- maraviroc
maraviroc, ziprasidone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of orthostatic hypotension.
- marijuana
ziprasidone and marijuana both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- meclizine
meclizine decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
meclizine decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of meclizine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - melatonin
ziprasidone and melatonin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- meperidine
meperidine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
meperidine, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction). - meprobamate
ziprasidone and meprobamate both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- metaproterenol
ziprasidone increases and metaproterenol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- metaxalone
metaxalone and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- metformin
ziprasidone, metformin. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- methadone
methadone and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
methadone and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
methadone, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction). - methamphetamine
ziprasidone increases and methamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- methocarbamol
methocarbamol and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- methscopolamine
methscopolamine decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
methscopolamine decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - methylenedioxymethamphetamine
ziprasidone increases and methylenedioxymethamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- methylergonovine
methylergonovine, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).
- methylphenidate
ziprasidone increases toxicity of methylphenidate by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Closely monitor for signs of altered clinical response to either methylphenidate or an antipsychotic when using these drugs in combination.
- metoclopramide
ziprasidone and metoclopramide both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
- midazolam
midazolam and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- midazolam intranasal
midazolam intranasal, ziprasidone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concomitant use of barbiturates, alcohol, or other CNS depressants may increase the risk of hypoventilation, airway obstruction, desaturation, or apnea and may contribute to profound and/or prolonged drug effect.
- midodrine
ziprasidone increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- mifepristone
mifepristone, ziprasidone. QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available.
- miglitol
ziprasidone, miglitol. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- milnacipran
milnacipran, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).
- mirtazapine
ziprasidone and mirtazapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- modafinil
ziprasidone increases and modafinil decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- morphine
morphine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- motherwort
ziprasidone and motherwort both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- moxonidine
ziprasidone and moxonidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nabilone
ziprasidone and nabilone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nalbuphine
nalbuphine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- naratriptan
naratriptan, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).
- nateglinide
ziprasidone, nateglinide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- nefazodone
nefazodone will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- norepinephrine
ziprasidone increases and norepinephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nortriptyline
ziprasidone and nortriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ofloxacin
ofloxacin and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- olanzapine
olanzapine and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
olanzapine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - oliceridine
oliceridine, ziprasidone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.
- olodaterol inhaled
ziprasidone and olodaterol inhaled both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that prolong the QTc interval and may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system; increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias
- onabotulinumtoxinA
onabotulinumtoxinA decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
onabotulinumtoxinA decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of onabotulinumtoxinA by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - opium tincture
opium tincture and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- orphenadrine
orphenadrine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- osilodrostat
osilodrostat and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- osimertinib
osimertinib and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Conduct periodic monitoring with ECGs and electrolytes in patients taking drugs known to prolong the QTc interval.
- oxaliplatin
oxaliplatin will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for ECG changes if therapy is initiated in patients with drugs known to prolong QT interval.
- oxazepam
oxazepam and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- oxybutynin
oxybutynin decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
oxybutynin decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of oxybutynin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - oxybutynin topical
oxybutynin topical decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
oxybutynin topical decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of oxybutynin topical by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - oxybutynin transdermal
oxybutynin transdermal decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
oxybutynin transdermal decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of oxybutynin transdermal by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - oxycodone
oxycodone and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- oxymorphone
oxymorphone and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ozanimod
ozanimod and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The potential additive effects on heart rate, treatment with ozanimod should generally not be initiated in patients who are concurrently treated with QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties.
- paliperidone
paliperidone and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
paliperidone and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
paliperidone and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - pancuronium
pancuronium decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
pancuronium decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of pancuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - papaveretum
papaveretum and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- papaverine
ziprasidone and papaverine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- paroxetine
paroxetine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
paroxetine, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction). - pasireotide
ziprasidone and pasireotide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- pazopanib
pazopanib and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pentazocine
pentazocine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pentobarbital
pentobarbital and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- perphenazine
perphenazine and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
perphenazine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - phendimetrazine
ziprasidone increases and phendimetrazine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- phenelzine
phenelzine, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).
- phenobarbital
phenobarbital and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- phentermine
ziprasidone increases and phentermine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- phenylephrine
ziprasidone increases and phenylephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- phenylephrine PO
ziprasidone increases and phenylephrine PO decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .
- pholcodine
ziprasidone and pholcodine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pimozide
pimozide and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
pimozide and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - pioglitazone
ziprasidone, pioglitazone. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- pirbuterol
ziprasidone increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- posaconazole
posaconazole and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- pralidoxime
pralidoxime decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
pralidoxime decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of pralidoxime by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - pramlintide
ziprasidone, pramlintide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- primidone
primidone and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- procarbazine
procarbazine, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).
- prochlorperazine
prochlorperazine and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
prochlorperazine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - promethazine
promethazine and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
promethazine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
promethazine, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction). - propantheline
propantheline decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
propantheline decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of propantheline by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - propofol
propofol and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- propylhexedrine
ziprasidone increases and propylhexedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- protriptyline
ziprasidone and protriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- quazepam
quazepam and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- quetiapine
quetiapine and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
quetiapine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
quetiapine, ziprasidone. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid use with drugs that prolong QT and in patients with risk factors for prolonged QT interval. Postmarketing cases show QT prolongation with overdose in patients with concomitant illness or with drugs known to cause electrolyte imbalance or prolong QT. - quinine
ziprasidone and quinine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ramelteon
ziprasidone and ramelteon both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ranolazine
ranolazine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- rapacuronium
rapacuronium decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
rapacuronium decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of rapacuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - remimazolam
remimazolam, ziprasidone. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and/or death. Continuously monitor vital signs during sedation and recovery period if coadministered. Carefully titrate remimazolam dose if administered with opioid analgesics and/or sedative/hypnotics.
- repaglinide
ziprasidone, repaglinide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- rifabutin
rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- rifampin
rifampin will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- rilpivirine
rilpivirine increases toxicity of ziprasidone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.
- risperidone
risperidone and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
risperidone and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
risperidone and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - rocuronium
rocuronium decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
rocuronium decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of rocuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - romidepsin
romidepsin and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid using ziprasidone with other QTc prolonging agents.
- rosiglitazone
ziprasidone, rosiglitazone. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- salmeterol
ziprasidone increases and salmeterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- saxagliptin
ziprasidone, saxagliptin. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- scopolamine
scopolamine decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
scopolamine decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of scopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - scullcap
ziprasidone and scullcap both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- secobarbital
secobarbital and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- selegiline
selegiline, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).
- selpercatinib
selpercatinib increases toxicity of ziprasidone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sertraline
sertraline and ziprasidone both decrease QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- shepherd's purse
ziprasidone and shepherd's purse both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sitagliptin
ziprasidone, sitagliptin. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride
sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases toxicity of ziprasidone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider predose and post-colonoscopy ECGs in patients at increased risk of serious cardiac arrhythmias. .
sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases effects of ziprasidone by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Closely monitor for evidence of enhanced CNS depression when using higher dose of magnesium sulfate together with a CNS depressant. - sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate
sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases toxicity of ziprasidone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider predose and post-colonoscopy ECGs in patients at increased risk of serious cardiac arrhythmias. .
sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases effects of ziprasidone by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Closely monitor for evidence of enhanced CNS depression when using higher dose of magnesium sulfate together with a CNS depressant. - solifenacin
solifenacin decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
solifenacin decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of solifenacin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - St John's Wort
St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- stiripentol
stiripentol, ziprasidone. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use stiripentol with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may increase the risk of sedation and somnolence.
- sufentanil
sufentanil and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sulfamethoxazole
sulfamethoxazole and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- sumatriptan
sumatriptan, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).
- sumatriptan intranasal
sumatriptan intranasal, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).
- tapentadol
tapentadol and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tazemetostat
ziprasidone will increase the level or effect of tazemetostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- telavancin
telavancin and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- temazepam
temazepam and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- terbutaline
ziprasidone increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tetrabenazine
ziprasidone and tetrabenazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- thioridazine
thioridazine and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
thioridazine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - thiothixene
thiothixene and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
thiothixene and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - tinidazole
ziprasidone will increase the level or effect of tinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tiotropium
tiotropium decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
tiotropium decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of tiotropium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - tolazamide
ziprasidone, tolazamide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- tolbutamide
ziprasidone, tolbutamide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- tolterodine
tolterodine decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
tolterodine decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of tolterodine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - topiramate
ziprasidone and topiramate both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- tramadol
tramadol and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tranylcypromine
tranylcypromine, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).
- trazodone
ziprasidone and trazodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- triazolam
triazolam and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- triclabendazole
triclabendazole and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- triclofos
triclofos and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- trifluoperazine
trifluoperazine and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
trifluoperazine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - trimethoprim
trimethoprim and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- trimipramine
ziprasidone and trimipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- triprolidine
triprolidine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tropisetron
tropisetron and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- trospium chloride
trospium chloride decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
trospium chloride decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of trospium chloride by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - vecuronium
vecuronium decreases levels of ziprasidone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
vecuronium decreases levels of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone increases effects of vecuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia. - venlafaxine
venlafaxine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
venlafaxine, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction). - vilazodone
vilazodone, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).
- voclosporin
voclosporin, ziprasidone. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- voriconazole
voriconazole and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- xylometazoline
ziprasidone increases and xylometazoline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- yohimbine
ziprasidone increases and yohimbine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ziconotide
ziprasidone and ziconotide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- zolmitriptan
zolmitriptan, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).
- zotepine
ziprasidone and zotepine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.
ziprasidone and zotepine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
Minor (64)
- amobarbital
amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- aprepitant
aprepitant will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- armodafinil
armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- artemether/lumefantrine
artemether/lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- atazanavir
atazanavir will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- bosentan
bosentan will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- brimonidine
brimonidine increases effects of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased CNS depression.
- budesonide
budesonide will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- butabarbital
butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- butalbital
butalbital will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- chasteberry
chasteberry decreases effects of ziprasidone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. (Theoretical interaction).
- conivaptan
conivaptan will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- cortisone
cortisone will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- cyclosporine
cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- darifenacin
darifenacin will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- darunavir
darunavir will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- dasatinib
dasatinib will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- dexamethasone
dexamethasone will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- DHEA, herbal
DHEA, herbal will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- efavirenz
efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- eslicarbazepine acetate
eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ethanol
ethanol, ziprasidone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive CNS depression.
- etravirine
etravirine will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- eucalyptus
ziprasidone and eucalyptus both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- fluconazole
fluconazole will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- fludrocortisone
fludrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- fosamprenavir
fosamprenavir will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- fosaprepitant
fosaprepitant will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- fosphenytoin
fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- grapefruit
grapefruit will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- griseofulvin
griseofulvin will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- hydrocortisone
hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- indinavir
indinavir will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- isoniazid
isoniazid will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- lapatinib
lapatinib will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- lumefantrine
lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- marijuana
marijuana will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- methylprednisolone
methylprednisolone will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- metronidazole
metronidazole will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- miconazole vaginal
miconazole vaginal will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- nafcillin
nafcillin will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- nelfinavir
nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- nevirapine
nevirapine will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- nifedipine
nifedipine will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- nilotinib
nilotinib will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- oxcarbazepine
oxcarbazepine will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- pentobarbital
pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- phenobarbital
phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- phenytoin
phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- posaconazole
posaconazole will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- prednisone
prednisone will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- primidone
primidone will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- quinupristin/dalfopristin
quinupristin/dalfopristin will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- rifapentine
rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ritonavir
ritonavir will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- rufinamide
rufinamide will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ruxolitinib
ziprasidone will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ruxolitinib topical
ziprasidone will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib topical by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- sage
ziprasidone and sage both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- secobarbital
secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- topiramate
topiramate will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- verapamil
verapamil will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- voriconazole
voriconazole will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- zafirlukast
zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
Adverse Effects
>10%
Somnolence (11-15%)
Headache (11%)
Nausea (4-12%)
Extrapyramidal symptoms (2-31%)
Dizziness (3-16%)
1-10%
Respiratory disorders (1-8%)
Constipation (2-9%)
Dyspepsia (1-8%)
Rash (4-5%)
Tachycardia (2%)
Hypoesthesia (2%)
Priapism (1%)
Orthostatic hypotension (5%)
Xerostomia (1-5%)
Anorexia (2%)
Myalgia (2%)
Rhinitis (1-4%)
Cough (3%)
<1%
Syncope
Seizures
Frequency Not Defined
Prolongation of QT interval
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
Hyperprolactinemia
Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic syntoms
Postmarketing reports
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Warnings
Black Box Warnings
Not approved for dementia-related psychosis; patients with dementia-related psychosis who are treated with antipsychotic drugs are at increased risk of death, as shown in short-term controlled trials; deaths in these trials appeared to be either cardiovascular (eg, heart failure, sudden death) or infectious (eg, pneumonia) in nature
Not approved for the treatment of dementia-related psychosis
Contraindications
Documented hypersensitivity
Any drugs or conditions that prolong QT interval
Recent acute myocardial infarction
Uncompensated heart failure
Cautions
Seizure disorders; may cause hypotension, EPS, somnolence, and sensory instability, which could lead to falls and, consequently, fractures or other injuries; for patients with diseases, conditions, or medications that could exacerbate these effects, complete fall risk assessments when initiating antipsychotic treatment and recurrently for patients on long-term antipsychotic therapy
Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with metabolic changes (eg, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, and body weight gain) that may increase cardiovascular/cerebrovascular risk
Hyperglycemia may occur and in some cases may be extreme, resulting in ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar coma, or death; monitor blood glucose of high-risk patients
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome reported with antipsychotic drugs
Tardive dyskinesia, acute dystonic reactions, pseudoparkinsonism, or akathisia may develop acutely or chronically
Discontinue if rash develops without an identified cause
Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) reported; DRESS consists of combination of three or more of the following: cutaneous reaction (such as rash or exfoliative dermatitis), eosinophilia, fever, lymphadenopathy and one or more systemic complications such as hepatitis, nephritis, pneumonitis, myocarditis, and pericarditis; DRESS is sometimes fatal; discontinue therapy if DRESS suspected
Cutaneous adverse reactions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, reported; severe cutaneous adverse reactions are sometimes fatal; discontinue therapy if suspected
Rare cases of priapism reported
FDA warning regarding off-label use for dementia in elderly (see Black Box Warnings)
May cause orthostatic hypotension
Suicide attempt is inherent in psychotic illness or bipolar disorder, close supervision of high-risk patients should accompany drug therapy
Dopamine2 antagonists may elevate prolactin levels; long-standing hyperprolactinemia when associated with hypogonadism may lead to decreased bone density
Leukopenia/neutropenia and agranulocytosis reported; possible risk factors for leukopenia/neutropenia include preexisting low white blood cell (WBC) count and history of drug-induced leukopenia/neutropenia
If patient has history of clinically significant low WBC count or drug-induced leukopenia/neutropenia, monitor complete blood count (CBC) frequently during first few months of therapy; discontinue drug at first sign of clinically significant WBC decline <1000/μL in absence of other causative factors, and continue monitoring WBC count until recovery
Antipsychotic agents have been associated with esophageal dysmotility and aspiration; use caution in patients at risk of pneumonia
May cause QTc prolongation, which has been associated with development of malignant ventricular arrhythmias (torsade de pointes) and sudden death; discontinue therapy in patients with persistent QTc intervals >500 msec; avoid hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia
Moderate to highly sedative; use caution when required to operate heavy machinery
May cause core body temperature regulation impairment; use caution with heat exposure, strenuous exercise, dehydration, or taking medications with anticholinergic effects
Make electrolyte imbalance corrections, especially hypomagnesemia or hypokalemia before and throughout therapy
Use with caution in hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to atypical antipsychotics, during pregnancy; healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by contacting the National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics at 1-866-961-2388 or online at http://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry
Neonates exposed to antipsychotic drugs, during third trimester are at risk for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms, following delivery; overall available data from published epidemiologic studies of pregnant women have not established a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes; there are risks to mother associated with untreated schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder and with exposure to antipsychotics, during pregnancy
There is risk to the mother from untreated schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder, including increased risk of relapse, hospitalization, and suicide
Schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder are associated with increased adverse perinatal outcomes, including preterm birth; it is not known if this is a direct result of illness or other comorbid factors
Extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms, including agitation, hypertonia, hypotonia, tremor, somnolence, respiratory distress, and feeding disorder have been reported in neonates exposed to drug, during third trimester of pregnancy; these symptoms have varied in severity; monitor neonates for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms and manage symptoms appropriately; some neonates recovered within hours or days without specific treatment; others required prolonged hospitalization
Animal data
- In animal studies, drug administration to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis caused developmental toxicity at doses similar to recommended human doses, and was teratogenic in rabbits at 3 times maximum recommended human dose (MRHD); rats exposed to drug during gestation and lactation exhibited increased perinatal pup mortality and delayed neurobehavioral and functional development of offspring at doses less than or similar to human therapeutic doses
Reproductive potential
- Females: Based on pharmacologic action of ziprasidone (D2 antagonism), treatment may result in an increase in serum prolactin levels, which may lead to a reversible reduction in fertility in females of reproductive potential
Lactation
Limited data from a published case report indicate the presence of drug in human milk; although there are no reports of adverse effects on a breastfed infant exposed to drug via breast milk, there are reports of excess sedation, irritability, poor feeding, and extrapyramidal symptoms (tremors and abnormal muscle movements) in infants exposed to other atypical antipsychotics through breast milk
There is no information on effects of drug on milk production; developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with mother’s clinical need for drug and any potential adverse effects on breastfed child from drug or from mother’s underlying condition
Infants exposed to drug should be monitored for excess sedation, irritability, poor feeding, and extrapyramidal symptoms (tremors and abnormal muscle movements)
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Acts as antagonist at dopamine D2 and serotonin type 1 and 2 (5HT1D, 5HT2A) receptors; acts as agonist at serotonin 5HT1A receptor; moderately inhibits reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin; has alpha-blocking and antihistaminic activity
Absorption
Bioavailability: 60% (PO); 100% (IM)
Peak plasma time: 6-8 hr (PO); ≤60 min (IM)
Distribution
Protein bound: 99%
Vd: 1.5 L/kg
Metabolism
Metabolized in liver by CYP3A4 (major) and CYP1A2 (minor)
Elimination
Half-life: 7 hr (PO); 2-5 hr (IM)
Total body clearance: 7.5 mL/min/kg
Excretion: Feces (66%), urine (20%)
Administration
Oral Administration
Take capsules whole; do not open, crush, or chew the capsules
Take with food for optimal absorption; in the presence of food, absorption increases twofold
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Patient Handout
ziprasidone oral
ZIPRASIDONE - ORAL
(zi-PRAS-i-done)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Geodon
WARNING: There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as stroke, heart failure, fast/irregular heartbeat, pneumonia) when this medication is used by older adults with dementia. This medication is not approved for the treatment of dementia-related behavior problems. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other effective and possibly safer treatments for dementia-related behavior problems, with the doctor.If you are using ziprasidone in combination with other medication to treat depression, also carefully read the drug information for the other medication.
USES: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). This medication can decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life.Ziprasidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.
HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking ziprasidone and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.Take this medication by mouth with food as directed by your doctor, usually twice daily. Swallow the capsules whole. Do not open, crush, or chew the capsules.The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse.
SIDE EFFECTS: Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, runny nose, and cough may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor promptly.Dizziness and lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: difficulty swallowing, muscle spasms, shaking (tremor), mental/mood changes (such as restlessness), vision changes, interrupted breathing during sleep.This drug may rarely make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you already have diabetes, check your blood sugar regularly as directed and share the results with your doctor. Your doctor may need to adjust your diabetes medication, exercise program, or diet.This drug may also rarely cause significant weight gain and a rise in your blood cholesterol (or triglyceride) levels. These effects, along with diabetes, may increase your risk for developing heart disease. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with your doctor.This drug may rarely cause a condition known as tardive dyskinesia. In some cases, this condition may be permanent. Tell your doctor right away if you develop any unusual/uncontrolled movements (especially of the face, mouth, tongue, arms, or legs).This medication may increase a certain natural substance (prolactin) made by your body. For females, this increase in prolactin may result in unwanted breast milk, missed/stopped periods, or difficulty becoming pregnant. For males, it may result in decreased sexual ability, inability to produce sperm, or enlarged breasts. If you develop any of these symptoms, tell your doctor right away.Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: severe dizziness, fainting, seizures, signs of liver damage (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin).This medication may rarely cause a very serious condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Get medical help right away if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, muscle stiffness/pain/tenderness/weakness, severe tiredness, severe confusion, sweating, fast/irregular heartbeat, dark urine, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine).Rarely, males may have a painful or prolonged erection lasting 4 or more hours. If this occurs, stop using this drug and get medical help right away, or permanent problems could occur.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: fever, swollen lymph nodes, rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking ziprasidone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: dementia, seizures, low white blood cell count, difficulty swallowing, heart disease (such as coronary artery disease, irregular heartbeat), diabetes (including family history), obesity, breathing trouble during sleep (sleep apnea).Ziprasidone may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting) that need medical attention right away.The risk of QT prolongation may be increased if you have certain medical conditions or are taking other drugs that may cause QT prolongation. Before using ziprasidone, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take and if you have any of the following conditions: certain heart problems (heart failure, recent heart attack, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG), family history of certain heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death).Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This risk may increase if you use certain drugs (such as diuretics/"water pills") or if you have conditions such as severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor about using ziprasidone safely.This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).This medication may make you sweat less, making you more likely to get heat stroke. Avoid doing things that may cause you to overheat, such as hard work or exercise in hot weather, or using hot tubs. When the weather is hot, drink a lot of fluids and dress lightly. If you overheat, quickly look for a place to cool down and rest. Get medical help right away if you have a fever that does not go away, mental/mood changes, headache, or dizziness.Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, uncontrolled movements, and QT prolongation (see above). Drowsiness, dizziness, and lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling.During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Babies born to mothers who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may rarely develop symptoms including muscle stiffness or shakiness, drowsiness, feeding/breathing difficulties, or constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms in your newborn especially during their first month, tell the doctor right away.Since untreated mental/mood problems (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression) can be a serious condition, do not stop taking this medication unless directed by your doctor. If you are planning pregnancy, become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant, immediately discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medication during pregnancy.It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Some products that may interact with this drug are: dolasetron, metoclopramide, saquinavir.Many drugs besides ziprasidone may affect the heart rhythm (QT prolongation), including amiodarone, dofetilide, moxifloxacin, pimozide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol, tacrolimus, thioridazine, among others.Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products that cause drowsiness such as opioid pain or cough relievers (such as codeine, hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), or antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine).Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.
OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe drowsiness, unusual/uncontrolled movements.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood mineral levels, blood sugar, EKG) should be done while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
Information last revised December 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.
IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.
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