Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of ziprasidone as follows:
Schizophrenia
- Ziprasidone can be used for controlling the hallucination, delusions, lack of concentration, and apathy, associated with schizophrenia.
Psychosis
- Ziprasidone helps with controlling the racing thoughts associated with the psychotic states and thus, helps with controlling the unrealistic fears and illogical thought processes psychotic patients may have.
Bipolar disorder
- Ziprasidone can be used to control the agitation and anxiety associated with manic phase of bipolar disorder.
Panic disorders and dysphoria
- By allaying the fears and calming down agitation, ziprasidone can help with providing relief from panic disorders and dysphoric states.