Ziprasidone

( Geodon )

Last Reviewed: Nov 11, 2024

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Geodon

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Atypical antipsychotic drugs

Forms:

Capsule

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

  • Schizophrenia
  • Bipolar I disorder

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Ziprasidone (Geodon) Drug Class

Ziprasidone (zip-ray-sih-done) belongs to a group of drugs called antipsychotic medications, specifically, atypical antipsychotics.

Ziprasidone (Geodon) Age Range

Ziprasidone is approved for use in adults. The safety and efficacy of this medication in pediatric patients have not been established.