Ingredient

Ziprasidone Hydrochloride Monohydrate

Ziprasidone hydrochloride monohydrate is an antipsychotic medication used for the relief of psychotic symptoms.

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MFDS ingredient code M251493

What does it do?

Ziprasidone hydrochloride monohydrate belongs to the atypical antipsychotic class of drugs. It is primarily used to treat the psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This ingredient improves symptoms by regulating neurotransmitters in the brain.

This ingredient acts on dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain to regulate excessive neuronal activity. This helps to reduce psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions and has a stabilizing effect on mood.

Commonly used for

Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Ziprasidone may affect cardiac electrical signals compared to other atypical antipsychotics, so caution is needed. Additionally, it is relatively less likely to cause weight gain or metabolic side effects.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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