CL63 40mg Pill — BLUE CAPSULE, 18mm — Ziprasidone

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Imprint	CL63 / 40mg
Colour	BLUE
Shape	CAPSULE
Size	18
Strength	ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE 40 mg
Dosage form	Capsule
Manufacturer	Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited
NDC	33342-145
Schedule	—
Availability	Prescription only
Ingredients	ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE[ZIPRASIDONE]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "CL63 40mg" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Ziprasidone

Uses and warnings

BOXED WARNING: "Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death... GEODON is not approved for the treatment of patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis." Contraindications include "a known history of QT prolongation," recent acute myocardial infarction, uncompensated heart failure, and concomitant use with other QT-prolonging drugs. Other major warnings cover QT interval prolongation and risk of Torsade de Pointes, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and metabolic changes including hyperglycemia and diabetes risk.

Indicated for treatment of schizophrenia in adults; acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder; maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder as an adjunct to lithium or valproate; and, in the intramuscular formulation, acute agitation in patients with schizophrenia.

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How to identify this pill

• Check the imprint matches exactly: "CL63 40mg".
• Confirm the colour (BLUE) and shape (CAPSULE).
• Compare the size (18) against a ruler if possible.
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