Geodon

Description:	Geodon is available as Geodon Capsules (ziprasidone hydrochloride) for oral administration and as Geodon for Injection (ziprasidone mesylate) for intramuscular injection. Ziprasidone is a psychotropic agent that is chemically unrelated to phenothiazine or butyrophenone antipsychotic agents.
Indications:	Geodon (ziprasidone) is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia. Geodon (ziprasidone) is indicated for the treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder, with or without psychotic features. A manic episode is a distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood. A mixed episode is characterized by the criteria for a manic episode in conjunction with those for a major depressive episode (depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure in nearly all activities).