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Ziprasidone Pharmacology
FromReal Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
Ziprasidone Pharmacology
FromReal Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Jan 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology Podcast, I cover ziprasidone pharmacology.
Ziprasidone has dopamine blocking activity and is classified as a second generation antipsychotic.
Ziprasidone tends to have lower metabolic syndrome risks compared to other antipsychotics like clozapine and olanzapine.
QTc prolongation is a significant risk with ziprasidone and be aware of drug interactions and electrolyte imbalances that may increase this risk.
Ziprasidone has dopamine blocking activity and is classified as a second generation antipsychotic.
Ziprasidone tends to have lower metabolic syndrome risks compared to other antipsychotics like clozapine and olanzapine.
QTc prolongation is a significant risk with ziprasidone and be aware of drug interactions and electrolyte imbalances that may increase this risk.
Released:
Jan 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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