Pfizer 396 Pill — WHITE CAPSULE, 14mm — Ziprasidone

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Imprint	Pfizer / 396
Colour	WHITE
Shape	CAPSULE
Size	14
Strength	ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE 20 mg
Dosage form	Capsule
Manufacturer	State of Florida DOH Central Pharmacy
NDC	53808-0252
Schedule	—
Availability	—
Ingredients	ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE[ziprasidone]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "Pfizer 396" 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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Pfizer 396 Pill — WHITE CAPSULE, 14mm — Ziprasidone

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