Zipradon is an atypical antipsychotic. In choosing among treatments, prescribers should be aware of the capacity of Zipradon to prolong the QT interval and may consider the use of other drugs first. Zipradon capsules are indicated for the:
- treatment of schizophrenia in adults.
- acute treatment of adults as monotherapy of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder.
- maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder as an adjunct to lithium or valproate in adults.