Geodon
Ziprasidone 20mg, 40mg and 80mg hard capsules, used in the management of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. A D2 and 5-HT2A receptor antagonist.
- Category
- Mental Health
- Active ingredient
- Ziprasidone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 20 · 40 · 80mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Geodon on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia · Bipolar Disorder
- Alternative names
- Zeldox
- Therapeutic class
- Atypical Antipsychotic
- Pharmacological class
- Antipsychotic
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; headache; nausea; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- extrapyramidal symptoms; restlessness; tachycardia; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature throughout the day.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; ketoconazole; carbamazepine
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for patients under 18 years.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to ziprasidone; history of qt prolongation; recent acute myocardial infarction; congenital long qt syndrome
Precautions and warnings
monitor for orthostatic hypotension; avoid rapid dose escalation; may impair ability to drive or operate machinery
Serious side effects
qt prolongation, requires immediate medical attention; neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; tardive dyskinesia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ziprasidone 20mg, 40mg and 80mg hard capsules, used in the management of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. A D2 and 5-HT2A receptor antagonist.
Mechanism of action
Ziprasidone acts as a potent antagonist at dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors. By balancing these neurotransmitters in the brain, it helps normalize mood, reduce hallucinations, and control disorganized thoughts associated with psychiatric conditions.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if the benefit outweighs the risk. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Geodon is a widely recognised medication containing Ziprasidone, an antipsychotic treatment developed by Pfizer for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder. The same active ingredient is also sold internationally under the name Zeldox. Available as a tablet, the medication comes in strengths of 20, 40, and 80mg.
Buying Geodon online
Generic Ziprasidone, often manufactured in India, can offer a more budget-friendly alternative to the original Pfizer brand for those living far from a well-stocked pharmacy. This medication is best used under a doctor’s care for the effective management of symptoms.
What you will receive
Geodon is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Pfizer and do not ship the original Geodon.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Ziprasidone) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.