Ziprasidone
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for CNS, Nerve & Mental Health treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Swallow capsules whole strictly with a meal of at least 500 calories, which doubles bioavailability. Take twice daily as prescribed. Taper before discontinuing.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Somnolence, dizziness, nausea, headache, dry mouth, akathisia. Rare/Severe: Boxed warning: Mortality in dementia patients; dose-dependent QT prolongation, torsades de pointes, DRESS syndrome, and neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Boxed warning for dementia psychosis mortality. Contraindicated in patients with history of QT prolongation, recent acute myocardial infarction, uncompensated heart failure, or concurrent QT-prolonging antiarrhythmics. Must take with food (>=500 kcal).
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Ziprasidone
Found 2 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Ziprasidone 20mg Capsules
Ziprasidone is an atypical antipsychotic featuring a high 5-HT2A/D2 receptor binding ratio, potent 5-HT1A agonism, 5-HT1D and 5-HT2C antagonism, and moderate inhibition of synaptic serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake. Demonstrates very low propensity for weight gain, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. Indicated for schizophrenia and acute manic or mixed episodes in bipolar I disorder.
Ziprasidone 40mg Capsules
Ziprasidone is an atypical antipsychotic featuring a high 5-HT2A/D2 receptor binding ratio, potent 5-HT1A agonism, 5-HT1D and 5-HT2C antagonism, and moderate inhibition of synaptic serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake. Demonstrates very low propensity for weight gain, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. Indicated for schizophrenia and acute manic or mixed episodes in bipolar I disorder.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Ziprasidone.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziprasidone 20mg Capsules | 10's | ₹42.19 | Zipris, Zipral, Azona | ₹37.21 | N/A |
| Ziprasidone 40mg Capsules | 10's | ₹65.63 | Zirasidon, Zipris, Zipral, Azona | ₹89.21 | 26% Save |
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