Geodon For Injection

Increased mortality in elderly with dementia-related psychosis (not approved use). Concomitant use of oral and IM forms: not recommended. Renal (IM form) or hepatic impairment (both forms). Discontinue if QTc >500 msec persists, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, unexplained rash occurs, or if severe skin reactions (eg, Stevens-Johnson syndrome or DRESS) are suspected; consider discontinuing if tardive dyskinesia occurs. Conditions that increase risk of torsade de pointes (eg, bradycardia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia). Monitor potassium, magnesium, others if risk of electrolyte disturbances (eg, diarrhea); correct imbalance before starting. Avoid in significant cardiovascular disease (eg, arrhythmias). Evaluate cardiac function if symptoms of torsade de pointes occur (eg, dizziness, palpitations, syncope). Cardio- or cerebrovascular disease. Pre-existing low WBCs or history of leukopenia/neutropenia; monitor CBCs during 1^st few months of treatment; discontinue if WBCs decline. Diabetes; monitor for hyperglycemia. Monitor weight. Risk of hypotension or seizures. History of breast cancer. Dysphagia. Exposure to extreme heat. Perform fall risk assessments when initiating and recurrently on long-term therapy. Reevaluate periodically. Write ℞ for smallest practical amount. Neonates: risk of extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms post delivery (due to exposure during 3^rd-trimester pregnancy). Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: monitor infants.