Zipsydon 40 Capsule

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Active Ingredient	Ziprasidone (40mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Dihydroindolone Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
Action Class	Atypical Antipsychotics
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	517

FAQ

What if you forget to take Zipsydon Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Zipsydon 40, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Zipsydon 40 Capsule Reviews

Zipsydon 40 is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania.

Zipsydon 40 should be taken with food, preferably at the same time, each day. Take this in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. However, discontinue this medicine immediately if you experience Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, and altered consciousness or seizures.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, vomiting, abnormal vision, and dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions). Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may increase your weight but, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect.

You should be cautious while using this medicine as it may increase the risk of developing diabetes, so it is better to monitor glucose regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.

How Zipsydon 40 Capsule Works

Zipsydon 40 is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

How to Use Zipsydon 40 Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Zipsydon 40 is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Zipsydon 40 Capsule

In Mania: Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Zipsydon 40 helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Zipsydon 40 will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.
In Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Zipsydon 40 helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.

Uses of Zipsydon 40 Capsule

Schizophrenia
Mania

Zipsydon 40 Capsule Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^CAUTION

Zipsydon 40 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zipsydon 40 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Zipsydon 40 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zipsydon 40 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Zipsydon 40 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Zipsydon 40 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Zipsydon 40 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zipsydon 40.

Quick Tips

Do not stop taking Zipsydon 40 without talking to your doctor first as it may cause a worsening of symptoms.
Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Zipsydon 40 may cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
It should be taken with food.

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