SZ 659 Pill — YELLOW CAPSULE, 19mm — Ziprasidone

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Imprint	SZ / 659
Colour	YELLOW
Shape	CAPSULE
Size	19
Strength	ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE 80 mg
Dosage form	Capsule
Manufacturer	REMEDYREPACK INC.
NDC	61786-090
Schedule	—
Availability	—
Ingredients	ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE[ZIPRASIDONE]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "SZ 659" 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: "SZ 659".
• Confirm the colour (YELLOW) and shape (CAPSULE).
• Compare the size (19) against a ruler if possible.
• When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.

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