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Contraindications for Ziprasidone Use-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Ziprasidone as follows: Ziprasidone use, while exerting depressive effect on the brain and central nervous system, can also cause depression of the respiratory center in the brain. This induces slowing down of respirations, resulting in reduced gas exchange, and the breathing pattern can become irregular and interrupted, especially during sleep. Ziprasidone must be administered with extreme caution in individuals with history of breathing disorders, such as, asthma, COPD, [...]

Contraindications for Ziprasidone Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Ziprasidone as follows: Do not take Ziprasidone, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Ziprasidone. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with this medication, report it to your physician or other health care personnel immediately, to check regarding your safety with continuing on intake of this [...]

Side Effects of Ziprasidone-6

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Ziprasidone as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Ziprasidone can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Starting the medication at a low dose, watching for the response, and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. Ziprasidone use can also result in sleep disturbance with poor quality sleep, hallucinations, restlessness, [...]

Side Effects of Ziprasidone-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Ziprasidone as follows: Musculoskeletal side-effects Ziprasidone intake can also induce a life-threatening reaction called Neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Individuals taking ziprasidone can present with high fever, episodes of confusion, muscle rigidity, elevated blood pressure, and rapid heart rate. Severe cases can present with muscle breakdown, elevated potassium levels in the blood due to muscle destruction, life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias due to the elevated blood potassium, and seizures. Ziprasidone intake carries the [...]

Side Effects of Ziprasidone-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Ziprasidone as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects Ziprasidone use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of ziprasidone with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Ziprasidone can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of [...]