Ziprasidone Hydrochloride
Name: Ziprasidone Hydrochloride
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Ziprasidone capsules are differentiated by capsule color/size and are imprinted in black ink with "G" and a unique number. Ziprasidone capsules are supplied for oral administration in 20 mg (blue/white), 40 mg (blue/blue), 60 mg (white/white), and 80 mg (blue/white) capsules. They are supplied in the following strengths and package configurations:
| Capsule Strength (mg) | Imprint |
|---|---|
| 20 | 2001 |
| 40 | 2002 |
| 60 | 2003 |
| 80 | 2004 |
Drug Abuse and Dependence
Dependence
Ziprasidone has not been systematically studied, in animals or humans, for its potential for abuse, tolerance, or physical dependence. While the clinical trials did not reveal any tendency for drug-seeking behavior, these observations were not systematic and it is not possible to predict on the basis of this limited experience the extent to which ziprasidone will be misused, diverted, and/or abused once marketed. Consequently, patients should be evaluated carefully for a history of drug abuse, and such patients should be observed closely for signs of ziprasidone misuse or abuse (e.g., development of tolerance, increases in dose, drug-seeking behavior).