Clinical Practice Associated with a Switch from and to Ziprasidone during Routine Inpatient Treatment of Patients with Schizophrenia

Ziprasidone (ZIP) shows a low propensity for metabolic side effects but can prolong QTc time. It is unclear how these features translate into clinical reality. Charts of inpatients with schizophrenia and switched from (ZIP−,n=27) or to ZIP (ZIP+,n=24) were reviewed. Clinical data including documente...

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Main Author: Matthias J. Müller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Schizophrenia Research and Treatment
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/317368