¿Qué es Ziprasidone Mesylate?

El mesilato de ziprasidona es un medicamento antipsicótico atípico utilizado principalmente para tratar la esquizofrenia y el trastorno bipolar. Actúa modulando la actividad de los neurotransmisores en el cerebro, especialmente la serotonina y la dopamina, para ayudar a estabilizar el estado de ánimo y reducir síntomas como alucinaciones, delirios y agitación. Este medicamento está disponible en varias formulaciones, incluidas cápsulas e inyectables, y generalmente se administra bajo la supervisión de un profesional de la salud.

Side Effects

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
• Chills, cough, sore throat, and body aches

Warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, blood or bone marrow problems, diabetes, high cholesterol, trouble swallowing, or a history of seizures or breast cancer. Tell your doctor if you have heart rhythm problems (such as QT prolongation) or any heart or blood vessel problems, including low blood pressure, heart failure, or history of a heart attack.
• This medicine may cause the following problems:Heart rhythm problemsNeuroleptic malignant syndrome (possibly life-threatening neurological disorder)Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), which can damage organs such as the liver, kidney, or heartSerious skin reactionsTardive dyskinesia (trouble controlling muscle movements)
• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy, or may cause trouble with thinking or controlling body movements, which may lead to falls, fractures, or other injuries. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy.
• You may get overheated more easily while you are using this medicine. Use caution when you exercise strenuously or are outside in hot weather. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.