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ziprasidone hydrochloride

ziprasidone hydrochloride (ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a serotonin 2a (5-ht2a) receptor antagonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — ziprasidone hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

ziprasidone hydrochloride (ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a serotonin 2a (5-ht2a) receptor antagonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN ziprasidone hydrochloride
Brand ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Serotonin 2a (5-HT2a) receptor antagonist
Target D(2) dopamine receptor
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Serotonin 2a (5-HT2a) receptor antagonist

Primary target: D(2) dopamine receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is ziprasidone hydrochloride?

ziprasidone hydrochloride (ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a serotonin 2a (5-ht2a) receptor antagonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for ziprasidone hydrochloride?

ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for ziprasidone hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of ziprasidone hydrochloride?

ziprasidone hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.