Can you take Tranylcypromine with Ziprasidone?

Ziprasidone has a major potential interaction with Abnormal Electrocardiogram.

The use of ziprasidone is contraindicated in patients with congenital or acquired QT interval prolongation syndromes, recent acute myocardial infarction, uncompensated heart failure, or a history of cardiac arrhythmias. Ziprasidone can prolong the QT interval of the electrocardiogram in a dose-related manner. The risk of torsade de pointes is progressively increased as the degree of prolongation becomes greater. In clinical trials, ziprasidone increased the QTc interval by approximately 10 msec at the highest recommended daily dosage of 160 mg compared to placebo. The manufacturer states that ziprasidone should be discontinued in patients with persistent QTc measurements greater than 500 msec.

Electrolyte disturbances such as hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia may augment the prolongation effect of ziprasidone on the QT interval and should be corrected prior to institution of ziprasidone therapy. In addition, patients who experience frequent, severe, or prolonged diarrhea may be subject to electrolyte losses and should be followed closely and managed accordingly during therapy with ziprasidone.

Tranylcypromine has a major potential interaction with Alcoholism.

The use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors with alcohol or any other CNS depressants is contraindicated.

Ziprasidone has a major potential interaction with Alcoholism.

The use of neuroleptic agents is contraindicated in patients with acute alcohol intoxication exhibiting depressed vital signs. The central nervous system depressant effects of neuroleptic agents may be additive with those of alcohol. Severe respiratory depression and respiratory arrest may occur. Therapy with neuroleptic agents should be administered cautiously in patients who might be prone to acute alcohol intake.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Alcoholism.

Antipsychotic and neuroleptic drugs can lower the seizure threshold and trigger seizures in a dose-dependent manner. This risk is greatest in patients with a history of seizures or with conditions that lower the seizure threshold. Therapy with these drugs should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of seizures or other predisposing factors, such as head trauma, CNS abnormalities, and alcoholism.

Ziprasidone has a major potential interaction with Altered Consciousness.

The use of neuroleptic agents is contraindicated in comatose patients and patients with severe central nervous system depression. Neuroleptic agents may potentiate the CNS and respiratory depression in these patients.

Tranylcypromine has a moderate potential interaction with Angina.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors may have the capacity to suppress anginal pain that would otherwise serve as a warning of myocardial ischemia. Caution is advised in patients with a history of angina or risk of myocardial infarction.

Ziprasidone has a major potential interaction with Arrhythmia.

The use of ziprasidone is contraindicated in patients with congenital or acquired QT interval prolongation syndromes, recent acute myocardial infarction, uncompensated heart failure, or a history of cardiac arrhythmias. Ziprasidone can prolong the QT interval of the electrocardiogram in a dose-related manner. The risk of torsade de pointes is progressively increased as the degree of prolongation becomes greater. In clinical trials, ziprasidone increased the QTc interval by approximately 10 msec at the highest recommended daily dosage of 160 mg compared to placebo. The manufacturer states that ziprasidone should be discontinued in patients with persistent QTc measurements greater than 500 msec.

Electrolyte disturbances such as hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia may augment the prolongation effect of ziprasidone on the QT interval and should be corrected prior to institution of ziprasidone therapy. In addition, patients who experience frequent, severe, or prolonged diarrhea may be subject to electrolyte losses and should be followed closely and managed accordingly during therapy with ziprasidone.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Arrhythmia.

The use of atypical antipsychotic agents has been associated with orthostatic hypotension and syncope. Therapy with atypical antipsychotics should be administered cautiously in patients with hypotension or conditions that could be exacerbated by hypotension, such as a history of myocardial infarction, angina, or ischemic stroke. Patients with dehydration (e.g., due to severe diarrhea or vomiting) may be predisposed to hypotension and should also be managed carefully during therapy with atypical antipsychotics. Blood pressure should be monitored at regular intervals, particularly during dosage escalation or whenever dosage has been altered, and patients should be advised not to rise abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position.

Tranylcypromine has a moderate potential interaction with Bipolar Disorder.

A major depressive episode can be the initial presentation of bipolar disorder. Patients with depressive symptoms should be adequately screened to determine if they are at risk for bipolar disorder prior to initiating treatment with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). This screening should include a detailed psychiatric history, including a family history of suicide, bipolar disorder, and depression. It should be noted that MAOIs antidepressants are not approved for use in treating bipolar depression.

Tranylcypromine has a moderate potential interaction with Bipolar Disorder.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressants may cause excessive stimulation in hyperactive or schizophrenic patients. Symptoms of psychosis may be aggravated in schizophrenia, particularly that with paranoid symptomatology. Depressed patients, usually those with bipolar disorder, may experience a switch from depression to mania or hypomania. Therapy with MAOI antidepressants should be administered cautiously in patients with hyperactive or hyperexcitable personalities, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Bipolar Disorder.

Adult and pediatric patients with depression and other psychiatric disorders may experience worsening of their symptoms and may have the emergence of suicidal thoughts and behavior. Patients should be monitored appropriately and observed closely for worsening of their symptoms, suicidality or changes in their behavior, especially during the first few months of treatment, and at times of dose changes. Discontinuing the medication should be considered if symptoms are persistently worse, or abrupt in onset.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Breast Cancer.

The chronic use of neuroleptic agents can cause persistent elevations in prolactin levels due to antagonism of dopamine D2 receptors. Based on in vitro data, approximately one-third of human breast cancers are thought to be prolactin-dependent. The clinical significance of this observation with respect to long-term neuroleptic therapy is unknown. Chronic administration of neuroleptic drugs has been associated with mammary tumorigenesis in rodent studies but not in human clinical or epidemiologic studies. Until further data are available, therapy with neuroleptic agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a previously detected breast cancer. Caution is also advised in patients with preexisting hyperprolactinemia. Hyperprolactinemia may suppress hypothalamic gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH), resulting in reduced pituitary gonadotropin secretion. This, in turn, may inhibit reproductive function by impairing gonadal steroidogenesis in both female and male patients. Galactorrhea, amenorrhea, gynecomastia, and impotence have been reported in patients receiving prolactin-elevating compounds; however, the clinical significance of elevated serum prolactin levels is unknown for most patients. Long-standing hyperprolactinemia when associated with hypogonadism may lead to decreased bone density in both female and male patients.

Tranylcypromine has a major potential interaction with Carcinoid Syndrome.

The use of nonspecific monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) is contraindicated in patients with carcinoid syndrome. Nonspecific MAOIs inhibit the breakdown of pressor amines, including serotonin, and may exacerbate symptoms of the syndrome.

Tranylcypromine has a major potential interaction with Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders.

The use of monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressants is contraindicated in patients with cerebrovascular or cardiovascular disease, including hypertension and congestive heart failure. Nonspecific MAOIs inhibit the breakdown of pressor amines, the accumulation of which can precipitate hypertensive crises. Intracranial hemorrhage and death have resulted in some cases. MAOI antidepressants are also commonly associated with dose-related orthostatic hypotension, which occurs most frequently in patients with preexisting hypertension but may be minimized with slow, gradual titration. Blood pressure should be monitored closely in all patients who receive MAOI therapy, and patients should be advised to stop taking the medication and seek medical attention immediately if signs and symptoms of a hypertensive reaction occur (e.g., occipital headache which may radiate frontally; palpitation; neck stiffness or soreness; nausea or vomiting; perspiration associated with fever or cold, clammy skin; mydriasis; photophobia; constricting chest pain).

Tranylcypromine has a major potential interaction with Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders.

The use of most monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) is contraindicated in patients with diagnosed cardiovascular disease, hypertension, or confirmed or suspected cerebrovascular disorders. These drugs can cause hypertensive crises, which sometimes can be fatal, and are characterized by occipital headache, palpitations, neck stiffness or soreness, nausea, sweating, dilated pupils and photophobia. Intracranial bleeding has been reported in some cases in association with the increase in blood pressure.

Normotensive patients receiving therapy with MAOIs need to have monitored their blood pressure frequently to detect any evidence of pressor response and treatment should be discontinued immediately if blood pressure increases or the patient reports symptoms such a headaches or palpitations. Additionally, patients should be advised to avoid foods and drinks with high tyramine content such as cheese, sour cream, beer, liver, bananas and others, as these might trigger an hypertensive crisis.

Tranylcypromine has a major potential interaction with Cerebral Vascular Disorder.

The use of monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressants is contraindicated in patients with cerebrovascular or cardiovascular disease, including hypertension and congestive heart failure. Nonspecific MAOIs inhibit the breakdown of pressor amines, the accumulation of which can precipitate hypertensive crises. Intracranial hemorrhage and death have resulted in some cases. MAOI antidepressants are also commonly associated with dose-related orthostatic hypotension, which occurs most frequently in patients with preexisting hypertension but may be minimized with slow, gradual titration. Blood pressure should be monitored closely in all patients who receive MAOI therapy, and patients should be advised to stop taking the medication and seek medical attention immediately if signs and symptoms of a hypertensive reaction occur (e.g., occipital headache which may radiate frontally; palpitation; neck stiffness or soreness; nausea or vomiting; perspiration associated with fever or cold, clammy skin; mydriasis; photophobia; constricting chest pain).

Tranylcypromine has a major potential interaction with Cerebral Vascular Disorder.

The use of most monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) is contraindicated in patients with diagnosed cardiovascular disease, hypertension, or confirmed or suspected cerebrovascular disorders. These drugs can cause hypertensive crises, which sometimes can be fatal, and are characterized by occipital headache, palpitations, neck stiffness or soreness, nausea, sweating, dilated pupils and photophobia. Intracranial bleeding has been reported in some cases in association with the increase in blood pressure.

Normotensive patients receiving therapy with MAOIs need to have monitored their blood pressure frequently to detect any evidence of pressor response and treatment should be discontinued immediately if blood pressure increases or the patient reports symptoms such a headaches or palpitations. Additionally, patients should be advised to avoid foods and drinks with high tyramine content such as cheese, sour cream, beer, liver, bananas and others, as these might trigger an hypertensive crisis.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Cerebrovascular Insufficiency.

The use of atypical antipsychotic agents has been associated with orthostatic hypotension and syncope. Therapy with atypical antipsychotics should be administered cautiously in patients with hypotension or conditions that could be exacerbated by hypotension, such as a history of myocardial infarction, angina, or ischemic stroke. Patients with dehydration (e.g., due to severe diarrhea or vomiting) may be predisposed to hypotension and should also be managed carefully during therapy with atypical antipsychotics. Blood pressure should be monitored at regular intervals, particularly during dosage escalation or whenever dosage has been altered, and patients should be advised not to rise abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Dehydration.

The use of atypical antipsychotic agents has been associated with orthostatic hypotension and syncope. Therapy with atypical antipsychotics should be administered cautiously in patients with hypotension or conditions that could be exacerbated by hypotension, such as a history of myocardial infarction, angina, or ischemic stroke. Patients with dehydration (e.g., due to severe diarrhea or vomiting) may be predisposed to hypotension and should also be managed carefully during therapy with atypical antipsychotics. Blood pressure should be monitored at regular intervals, particularly during dosage escalation or whenever dosage has been altered, and patients should be advised not to rise abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position.

Ziprasidone has a major potential interaction with Dementia.

Antipsychotic drugs are not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis. Older patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death; although the causes were varied, most of the deaths appeared to be either cardiovascular (e.g., heart failure, sudden death) or infectious (e.g., pneumonia) in nature. A causal relationship with antipsychotic use has not been established. In controlled trials in older patients with dementia-related psychosis, patients randomized to risperidone, aripiprazole, and olanzapine had higher incidence of cerebrovascular adverse events (e.g., stroke, transient ischemic attack), including fatalities, compared to patients treated with placebo.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Depression.

Adult and pediatric patients with depression and other psychiatric disorders may experience worsening of their symptoms and may have the emergence of suicidal thoughts and behavior. Patients should be monitored appropriately and observed closely for worsening of their symptoms, suicidality or changes in their behavior, especially during the first few months of treatment, and at times of dose changes. Discontinuing the medication should be considered if symptoms are persistently worse, or abrupt in onset.

Tranylcypromine has a moderate potential interaction with Diabetes Mellitus.

There is conflicting evidence regarding whether monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) affect glucose metabolism or potentiate oral hypoglycemic agents. Therapy with MAOIs should be administered cautiously in patients with diabetes.

Tranylcypromine has a moderate potential interaction with Diabetes Mellitus.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors can increase the sensitivity to insulin, and have contributed to hypoglycemic episodes in patients with diabetes. Caution should be used when prescribing in diabetic patients.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Diabetes Mellitus.

Hyperglycemia, in some cases extreme and associated with ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar coma or death, has been reported with the use of atypical antipsychotic agents. Patients with diabetes should be monitored for worsening control of blood glucose when treated with these agents. It is recommended that patients with risk factors for diabetes mellitus starting treatment with atypical antipsychotics should undergo fasting blood glucose testing at the beginning of treatment, and periodically thereafter. Any patient treated with atypical antipsychotics should be monitored for symptoms of hyperglycemia including polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, and weakness. Patients who develop symptoms of hyperglycemia during treatment with atypical antipsychotics should undergo fasting blood glucose testing. In some cases, hyperglycemia has resolved when treatment with these agents was discontinued; however, some patients required continuation of anti-diabetic treatment despite discontinuation of the atypical antipsychotic drug.

Ziprasidone has a major potential interaction with Diarrhea.

The use of ziprasidone is contraindicated in patients with congenital or acquired QT interval prolongation syndromes, recent acute myocardial infarction, uncompensated heart failure, or a history of cardiac arrhythmias. Ziprasidone can prolong the QT interval of the electrocardiogram in a dose-related manner. The risk of torsade de pointes is progressively increased as the degree of prolongation becomes greater. In clinical trials, ziprasidone increased the QTc interval by approximately 10 msec at the highest recommended daily dosage of 160 mg compared to placebo. The manufacturer states that ziprasidone should be discontinued in patients with persistent QTc measurements greater than 500 msec.

Electrolyte disturbances such as hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia may augment the prolongation effect of ziprasidone on the QT interval and should be corrected prior to institution of ziprasidone therapy. In addition, patients who experience frequent, severe, or prolonged diarrhea may be subject to electrolyte losses and should be followed closely and managed accordingly during therapy with ziprasidone.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Diarrhea.

The use of atypical antipsychotic agents has been associated with orthostatic hypotension and syncope. Therapy with atypical antipsychotics should be administered cautiously in patients with hypotension or conditions that could be exacerbated by hypotension, such as a history of myocardial infarction, angina, or ischemic stroke. Patients with dehydration (e.g., due to severe diarrhea or vomiting) may be predisposed to hypotension and should also be managed carefully during therapy with atypical antipsychotics. Blood pressure should be monitored at regular intervals, particularly during dosage escalation or whenever dosage has been altered, and patients should be advised not to rise abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Dysphagia.

Esophageal dysmotility and aspiration have been associated with the use of antipsychotic drugs. These drugs should be administered cautiously in patients at risk for aspiration pneumonia.

Ziprasidone has a major potential interaction with Electrolyte Abnormalities.

The use of ziprasidone is contraindicated in patients with congenital or acquired QT interval prolongation syndromes, recent acute myocardial infarction, uncompensated heart failure, or a history of cardiac arrhythmias. Ziprasidone can prolong the QT interval of the electrocardiogram in a dose-related manner. The risk of torsade de pointes is progressively increased as the degree of prolongation becomes greater. In clinical trials, ziprasidone increased the QTc interval by approximately 10 msec at the highest recommended daily dosage of 160 mg compared to placebo. The manufacturer states that ziprasidone should be discontinued in patients with persistent QTc measurements greater than 500 msec.

Electrolyte disturbances such as hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia may augment the prolongation effect of ziprasidone on the QT interval and should be corrected prior to institution of ziprasidone therapy. In addition, patients who experience frequent, severe, or prolonged diarrhea may be subject to electrolyte losses and should be followed closely and managed accordingly during therapy with ziprasidone.

Tranylcypromine has a major potential interaction with Headache.

The use of monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressants is contraindicated in patients with a history of headaches. Nonspecific MAOIs inhibit the breakdown of pressor amines, the accumulation of which can precipitate hypertensive crises. Intracranial hemorrhage and death have resulted in some cases. Since headache may often be the first symptom of a hypertensive reaction during MAOI therapy, use of these agents is not recommended in patients who experience frequent or severe headaches. MAOIs should be withdrawn promptly if headaches develop during treatment.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Head Injury.

Antipsychotic and neuroleptic drugs can lower the seizure threshold and trigger seizures in a dose-dependent manner. This risk is greatest in patients with a history of seizures or with conditions that lower the seizure threshold. Therapy with these drugs should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of seizures or other predisposing factors, such as head trauma, CNS abnormalities, and alcoholism.

Ziprasidone has a major potential interaction with Heart Attack.

The use of ziprasidone is contraindicated in patients with congenital or acquired QT interval prolongation syndromes, recent acute myocardial infarction, uncompensated heart failure, or a history of cardiac arrhythmias. Ziprasidone can prolong the QT interval of the electrocardiogram in a dose-related manner. The risk of torsade de pointes is progressively increased as the degree of prolongation becomes greater. In clinical trials, ziprasidone increased the QTc interval by approximately 10 msec at the highest recommended daily dosage of 160 mg compared to placebo. The manufacturer states that ziprasidone should be discontinued in patients with persistent QTc measurements greater than 500 msec.

Electrolyte disturbances such as hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia may augment the prolongation effect of ziprasidone on the QT interval and should be corrected prior to institution of ziprasidone therapy. In addition, patients who experience frequent, severe, or prolonged diarrhea may be subject to electrolyte losses and should be followed closely and managed accordingly during therapy with ziprasidone.

Tranylcypromine has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Attack.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors may have the capacity to suppress anginal pain that would otherwise serve as a warning of myocardial ischemia. Caution is advised in patients with a history of angina or risk of myocardial infarction.

Tranylcypromine has a major potential interaction with Heart Failure.

The use of most monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) is contraindicated in patients with diagnosed cardiovascular disease, hypertension, or confirmed or suspected cerebrovascular disorders. These drugs can cause hypertensive crises, which sometimes can be fatal, and are characterized by occipital headache, palpitations, neck stiffness or soreness, nausea, sweating, dilated pupils and photophobia. Intracranial bleeding has been reported in some cases in association with the increase in blood pressure.

Normotensive patients receiving therapy with MAOIs need to have monitored their blood pressure frequently to detect any evidence of pressor response and treatment should be discontinued immediately if blood pressure increases or the patient reports symptoms such a headaches or palpitations. Additionally, patients should be advised to avoid foods and drinks with high tyramine content such as cheese, sour cream, beer, liver, bananas and others, as these might trigger an hypertensive crisis.

Ziprasidone has a major potential interaction with Heart Failure.

The use of ziprasidone is contraindicated in patients with congenital or acquired QT interval prolongation syndromes, recent acute myocardial infarction, uncompensated heart failure, or a history of cardiac arrhythmias. Ziprasidone can prolong the QT interval of the electrocardiogram in a dose-related manner. The risk of torsade de pointes is progressively increased as the degree of prolongation becomes greater. In clinical trials, ziprasidone increased the QTc interval by approximately 10 msec at the highest recommended daily dosage of 160 mg compared to placebo. The manufacturer states that ziprasidone should be discontinued in patients with persistent QTc measurements greater than 500 msec.

Electrolyte disturbances such as hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia may augment the prolongation effect of ziprasidone on the QT interval and should be corrected prior to institution of ziprasidone therapy. In addition, patients who experience frequent, severe, or prolonged diarrhea may be subject to electrolyte losses and should be followed closely and managed accordingly during therapy with ziprasidone.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Failure.

The use of atypical antipsychotic agents has been associated with orthostatic hypotension and syncope. Therapy with atypical antipsychotics should be administered cautiously in patients with hypotension or conditions that could be exacerbated by hypotension, such as a history of myocardial infarction, angina, or ischemic stroke. Patients with dehydration (e.g., due to severe diarrhea or vomiting) may be predisposed to hypotension and should also be managed carefully during therapy with atypical antipsychotics. Blood pressure should be monitored at regular intervals, particularly during dosage escalation or whenever dosage has been altered, and patients should be advised not to rise abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with High Cholesterol.

Atypical antipsychotic drugs have been associated with undesirable alterations in lipid levels. While all agents in the class have been shown to produce some changes, each drug has its own specific risk profile. Before or soon after initiation of antipsychotic medications, a fasting lipid profile should be obtained at baseline and monitored periodically during treatment.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with History - Myocardial Infarction.

The use of atypical antipsychotic agents has been associated with orthostatic hypotension and syncope. Therapy with atypical antipsychotics should be administered cautiously in patients with hypotension or conditions that could be exacerbated by hypotension, such as a history of myocardial infarction, angina, or ischemic stroke. Patients with dehydration (e.g., due to severe diarrhea or vomiting) may be predisposed to hypotension and should also be managed carefully during therapy with atypical antipsychotics. Blood pressure should be monitored at regular intervals, particularly during dosage escalation or whenever dosage has been altered, and patients should be advised not to rise abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Hyperprolactinemia.

The chronic use of neuroleptic agents can cause persistent elevations in prolactin levels due to antagonism of dopamine D2 receptors. Based on in vitro data, approximately one-third of human breast cancers are thought to be prolactin-dependent. The clinical significance of this observation with respect to long-term neuroleptic therapy is unknown. Chronic administration of neuroleptic drugs has been associated with mammary tumorigenesis in rodent studies but not in human clinical or epidemiologic studies. Until further data are available, therapy with neuroleptic agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a previously detected breast cancer. Caution is also advised in patients with preexisting hyperprolactinemia. Hyperprolactinemia may suppress hypothalamic gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH), resulting in reduced pituitary gonadotropin secretion. This, in turn, may inhibit reproductive function by impairing gonadal steroidogenesis in both female and male patients. Galactorrhea, amenorrhea, gynecomastia, and impotence have been reported in patients receiving prolactin-elevating compounds; however, the clinical significance of elevated serum prolactin levels is unknown for most patients. Long-standing hyperprolactinemia when associated with hypogonadism may lead to decreased bone density in both female and male patients.

Tranylcypromine has a major potential interaction with Hyperthyroidism.

Nonspecific monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) inhibit the breakdown of pressor amines, the accumulation of which can precipitate hypertensive crises. Intracranial hemorrhage and death have resulted in some cases. Therapy with nonspecific MAOIs should be administered cautiously in patients with hyperthyroidism, since these patients have an increased sensitivity to pressor amines. Blood pressure should be monitored closely during therapy, and patients should be advised to stop taking the medication and seek medical attention immediately if signs and symptoms of a hypertensive reaction occur (e.g., occipital headache which may radiate frontally; palpitation; neck stiffness or soreness; nausea or vomiting; perspiration associated with fever or cold, clammy skin; mydriasis; photophobia; constricting chest pain).

Ziprasidone has a major potential interaction with Hypokalemia.

The use of ziprasidone is contraindicated in patients with congenital or acquired QT interval prolongation syndromes, recent acute myocardial infarction, uncompensated heart failure, or a history of cardiac arrhythmias. Ziprasidone can prolong the QT interval of the electrocardiogram in a dose-related manner. The risk of torsade de pointes is progressively increased as the degree of prolongation becomes greater. In clinical trials, ziprasidone increased the QTc interval by approximately 10 msec at the highest recommended daily dosage of 160 mg compared to placebo. The manufacturer states that ziprasidone should be discontinued in patients with persistent QTc measurements greater than 500 msec.

Electrolyte disturbances such as hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia may augment the prolongation effect of ziprasidone on the QT interval and should be corrected prior to institution of ziprasidone therapy. In addition, patients who experience frequent, severe, or prolonged diarrhea may be subject to electrolyte losses and should be followed closely and managed accordingly during therapy with ziprasidone.

Tranylcypromine has a major potential interaction with Hypotension.

The use of monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressants is contraindicated in patients with cerebrovascular or cardiovascular disease, including hypertension and congestive heart failure. Nonspecific MAOIs inhibit the breakdown of pressor amines, the accumulation of which can precipitate hypertensive crises. Intracranial hemorrhage and death have resulted in some cases. MAOI antidepressants are also commonly associated with dose-related orthostatic hypotension, which occurs most frequently in patients with preexisting hypertension but may be minimized with slow, gradual titration. Blood pressure should be monitored closely in all patients who receive MAOI therapy, and patients should be advised to stop taking the medication and seek medical attention immediately if signs and symptoms of a hypertensive reaction occur (e.g., occipital headache which may radiate frontally; palpitation; neck stiffness or soreness; nausea or vomiting; perspiration associated with fever or cold, clammy skin; mydriasis; photophobia; constricting chest pain).

Tranylcypromine has a moderate potential interaction with Hypotension.

Hypotension has been observed during therapy with monoamine oxidase inhibitors. These drugs should be used with caution, especially in patients with tendency towards hypotension or taking other drugs known to cause hypotension.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Hypotension.

The use of atypical antipsychotic agents has been associated with orthostatic hypotension and syncope. Therapy with atypical antipsychotics should be administered cautiously in patients with hypotension or conditions that could be exacerbated by hypotension, such as a history of myocardial infarction, angina, or ischemic stroke. Patients with dehydration (e.g., due to severe diarrhea or vomiting) may be predisposed to hypotension and should also be managed carefully during therapy with atypical antipsychotics. Blood pressure should be monitored at regular intervals, particularly during dosage escalation or whenever dosage has been altered, and patients should be advised not to rise abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Ischemic Heart Disease.

The use of atypical antipsychotic agents has been associated with orthostatic hypotension and syncope. Therapy with atypical antipsychotics should be administered cautiously in patients with hypotension or conditions that could be exacerbated by hypotension, such as a history of myocardial infarction, angina, or ischemic stroke. Patients with dehydration (e.g., due to severe diarrhea or vomiting) may be predisposed to hypotension and should also be managed carefully during therapy with atypical antipsychotics. Blood pressure should be monitored at regular intervals, particularly during dosage escalation or whenever dosage has been altered, and patients should be advised not to rise abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Leukemia.

Atypical antipsychotic agents with alpha-adrenergic blocking effects may cause priapism. The condition is characterized by prolonged, often painful erections lasting longer than 4 hours. If not treated promptly, priapism can cause irreversible damage to the erectile tissue. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of priapism, conditions that may predispose them to priapism (e.g., sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, leukemia, thalassemia), or anatomical deformations of the penis (e.g., angulation, cavernosal fibrosis, Peyronie's disease). Patients who experience an erection lasting longer than 4 hours, whether painful or not, should immediately discontinue the drug and seek emergency medical attention.

Tranylcypromine has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.

The use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors is contraindicated in patients with a history of liver disease or in those with abnormal liver function tests.

Tranylcypromine has a major potential interaction with Liver Disease.

The use of monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressants is contraindicated in patients with abnormal liver function tests or a history of liver disease. A low incidence of altered liver function or hepatocellular jaundice has been reported in association with the use of MAOI antidepressants. Periodic monitoring of liver function tests is recommended during prolonged and/or high-dose therapy.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Most neuroleptic agents are extensively metabolized by the liver. The plasma concentrations of these agents may be increased and the half-lives prolonged in patients with impaired hepatic function. Therapy with neuroleptic agents should be administered cautiously in patients with significant liver disease. Lower initial dosages and slower titration may be appropriate.

Ziprasidone has a major potential interaction with Magnesium Imbalance.

The use of ziprasidone is contraindicated in patients with congenital or acquired QT interval prolongation syndromes, recent acute myocardial infarction, uncompensated heart failure, or a history of cardiac arrhythmias. Ziprasidone can prolong the QT interval of the electrocardiogram in a dose-related manner. The risk of torsade de pointes is progressively increased as the degree of prolongation becomes greater. In clinical trials, ziprasidone increased the QTc interval by approximately 10 msec at the highest recommended daily dosage of 160 mg compared to placebo. The manufacturer states that ziprasidone should be discontinued in patients with persistent QTc measurements greater than 500 msec.

Electrolyte disturbances such as hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia may augment the prolongation effect of ziprasidone on the QT interval and should be corrected prior to institution of ziprasidone therapy. In addition, patients who experience frequent, severe, or prolonged diarrhea may be subject to electrolyte losses and should be followed closely and managed accordingly during therapy with ziprasidone.

Tranylcypromine has a moderate potential interaction with Mania.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressants may cause excessive stimulation in hyperactive or schizophrenic patients. Symptoms of psychosis may be aggravated in schizophrenia, particularly that with paranoid symptomatology. Depressed patients, usually those with bipolar disorder, may experience a switch from depression to mania or hypomania. Therapy with MAOI antidepressants should be administered cautiously in patients with hyperactive or hyperexcitable personalities, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Multiple Myeloma.

Atypical antipsychotic agents with alpha-adrenergic blocking effects may cause priapism. The condition is characterized by prolonged, often painful erections lasting longer than 4 hours. If not treated promptly, priapism can cause irreversible damage to the erectile tissue. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of priapism, conditions that may predispose them to priapism (e.g., sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, leukemia, thalassemia), or anatomical deformations of the penis (e.g., angulation, cavernosal fibrosis, Peyronie's disease). Patients who experience an erection lasting longer than 4 hours, whether painful or not, should immediately discontinue the drug and seek emergency medical attention.

Ziprasidone has a major potential interaction with Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome.

The central dopaminergic blocking effects of neuroleptic agents may precipitate or aggravate a potentially fatal symptom complex known as neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). NMS is observed most frequently when high-potency agents like haloperidol are administered intramuscularly, but may occur with any neuroleptic agent given for any length of time. Clinical manifestations of NMS include hyperpyrexia, muscle rigidity, altered mental status and autonomic instability (irregular pulse or blood pressure, tachycardia, diaphoresis and cardiac arrhythmias). Additional signs may include elevated creatine phosphokinase, myoglobinuria, and acute renal failure. Neuroleptic agents should not be given to patients with active NMS and should be immediately discontinued if currently being administered in such patients. In patients with a history of NMS, introduction or reintroduction of neuroleptic agents should be carefully considered, since NMS may recur.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Neutropenia.

Cases of leukopenia, neutropenia, and agranulocytosis have been reported with the use of atypical antipsychotic agents. Patients with preexisting low white blood cell count may be at increased risk. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of, or predisposition to, decreased white blood cell or neutrophil counts. Clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended. At the first sign of a clinically significant decline in white blood cells, discontinuation of atypical antipsychotic therapy should be considered in the absence of other causative factors, and the patient closely monitored for fever or other signs and symptoms of infection.

Tranylcypromine has a moderate potential interaction with Parkinsonism.

Nonspecific monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) may increase the frequency and severity of signs and symptoms associated with parkinsonian syndrome. Therapy with nonspecific MAOIs should be administered cautiously in patients with this disorder.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Parkinsonism.

The use of neuroleptic agents is associated with pseudo-parkinsonian symptoms such as akinesia, bradykinesia, tremors, pill-rolling motion, cogwheel rigidity, and postural abnormalities including stooped posture and shuffling gait. The onset is usually 1 to 2 weeks following initiation of therapy or an increase in dosage. Older neuroleptic agents such as haloperidol are more likely to induce these effects, and their use may be contraindicated in patients with Parkinson's disease or parkinsonian symptoms.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Penis Disorders.

Atypical antipsychotic agents with alpha-adrenergic blocking effects may cause priapism. The condition is characterized by prolonged, often painful erections lasting longer than 4 hours. If not treated promptly, priapism can cause irreversible damage to the erectile tissue. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of priapism, conditions that may predispose them to priapism (e.g., sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, leukemia, thalassemia), or anatomical deformations of the penis (e.g., angulation, cavernosal fibrosis, Peyronie's disease). Patients who experience an erection lasting longer than 4 hours, whether painful or not, should immediately discontinue the drug and seek emergency medical attention.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Peyronie Disease.

Atypical antipsychotic agents with alpha-adrenergic blocking effects may cause priapism. The condition is characterized by prolonged, often painful erections lasting longer than 4 hours. If not treated promptly, priapism can cause irreversible damage to the erectile tissue. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of priapism, conditions that may predispose them to priapism (e.g., sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, leukemia, thalassemia), or anatomical deformations of the penis (e.g., angulation, cavernosal fibrosis, Peyronie's disease). Patients who experience an erection lasting longer than 4 hours, whether painful or not, should immediately discontinue the drug and seek emergency medical attention.

Tranylcypromine has a major potential interaction with Pheochromocytoma.

The use of nonspecific monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) is contraindicated in patients with pheochromocytoma or other tumors of the adrenal medulla, such as some neuroblastomas, that secrete pressor substances. Nonspecific MAOIs inhibit the breakdown of pressor amines, the accumulation of which can precipitate hypertensive crises. Intracranial hemorrhage and death have resulted in some cases.

Tranylcypromine has a major potential interaction with Pheochromocytoma.

The use of most monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) is contraindicated in patients with pheochromocytoma, as such tumors secrete pressor substances whose metabolism may be inhibited by these drugs.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Priapism.

Atypical antipsychotic agents with alpha-adrenergic blocking effects may cause priapism. The condition is characterized by prolonged, often painful erections lasting longer than 4 hours. If not treated promptly, priapism can cause irreversible damage to the erectile tissue. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of priapism, conditions that may predispose them to priapism (e.g., sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, leukemia, thalassemia), or anatomical deformations of the penis (e.g., angulation, cavernosal fibrosis, Peyronie's disease). Patients who experience an erection lasting longer than 4 hours, whether painful or not, should immediately discontinue the drug and seek emergency medical attention.

Tranylcypromine has a major potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

The use of monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressants is contraindicated in patients with severe renal dysfunction. These drugs may accumulate in plasma when renal function is impaired.

Tranylcypromine has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment as there is a possibility of cumulative effects in such patients. Dose selection should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range.

Ziprasidone has a major potential interaction with Respiratory Arrest.

The use of neuroleptic agents is contraindicated in comatose patients and patients with severe central nervous system depression. Neuroleptic agents may potentiate the CNS and respiratory depression in these patients.

Tranylcypromine has a moderate potential interaction with Schizophrenia.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressants may cause excessive stimulation in hyperactive or schizophrenic patients. Symptoms of psychosis may be aggravated in schizophrenia, particularly that with paranoid symptomatology. Depressed patients, usually those with bipolar disorder, may experience a switch from depression to mania or hypomania. Therapy with MAOI antidepressants should be administered cautiously in patients with hyperactive or hyperexcitable personalities, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

Tranylcypromine has a moderate potential interaction with Seizures.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors have shown a variable effect on the convulsive threshold. Caution should be used when treating patients with epilepsy.

Tranylcypromine has a moderate potential interaction with Seizures.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressants may have variable effects on seizure threshold. Decreased seizure frequency as well as increased frequency have been reported. Therapy with MAOI antidepressants should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of seizures.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Seizures.

Antipsychotic and neuroleptic drugs can lower the seizure threshold and trigger seizures in a dose-dependent manner. This risk is greatest in patients with a history of seizures or with conditions that lower the seizure threshold. Therapy with these drugs should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of seizures or other predisposing factors, such as head trauma, CNS abnormalities, and alcoholism.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Sickle Cell Anemia.

Atypical antipsychotic agents with alpha-adrenergic blocking effects may cause priapism. The condition is characterized by prolonged, often painful erections lasting longer than 4 hours. If not treated promptly, priapism can cause irreversible damage to the erectile tissue. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of priapism, conditions that may predispose them to priapism (e.g., sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, leukemia, thalassemia), or anatomical deformations of the penis (e.g., angulation, cavernosal fibrosis, Peyronie's disease). Patients who experience an erection lasting longer than 4 hours, whether painful or not, should immediately discontinue the drug and seek emergency medical attention.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Syncope.

The use of atypical antipsychotic agents has been associated with orthostatic hypotension and syncope. Therapy with atypical antipsychotics should be administered cautiously in patients with hypotension or conditions that could be exacerbated by hypotension, such as a history of myocardial infarction, angina, or ischemic stroke. Patients with dehydration (e.g., due to severe diarrhea or vomiting) may be predisposed to hypotension and should also be managed carefully during therapy with atypical antipsychotics. Blood pressure should be monitored at regular intervals, particularly during dosage escalation or whenever dosage has been altered, and patients should be advised not to rise abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Tardive Dyskinesia.

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) has occurred in patients treated with antipsychotic drugs; the syndrome consists of potentially irreversible, involuntary, dyskinetic movements. The risk appears highest in older patients (particularly older women) but it is not possible to predict which patients are likely to develop TD; whether antipsychotic drugs differ in their potential to cause TD is unknown. The risk of TD and the likelihood that it will become irreversible increase with the duration of therapy and the total cumulative dose. The syndrome can develop after relatively brief treatment periods, even at low dosages; it may also occur after discontinuation of therapy. TD may remit (partially or completely) upon discontinuation of antipsychotic therapy, although antipsychotic therapy itself may suppress (or partially suppress) signs/symptoms of TD, possibly masking the underlying process; the effect of symptomatic suppression on the long-term course of TD is unknown. In patients with preexisting drug-induced TD, initiating or increasing the dosage of antipsychotic therapy may temporarily mask the symptoms of TD but could eventually worsen the condition. In patients requiring chronic therapy, the lowest dose and shortest duration of therapy producing a satisfactory clinical response are recommended; the need for continued therapy should be reassessed periodically. If signs/symptoms of TD occur during antipsychotic therapy, discontinuation of the offending agent should be considered; however, some patients may require treatment despite the presence of TD.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Thalassemia.

Atypical antipsychotic agents with alpha-adrenergic blocking effects may cause priapism. The condition is characterized by prolonged, often painful erections lasting longer than 4 hours. If not treated promptly, priapism can cause irreversible damage to the erectile tissue. Therapy with these agents should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of priapism, conditions that may predispose them to priapism (e.g., sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, leukemia, thalassemia), or anatomical deformations of the penis (e.g., angulation, cavernosal fibrosis, Peyronie's disease). Patients who experience an erection lasting longer than 4 hours, whether painful or not, should immediately discontinue the drug and seek emergency medical attention.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Vomiting.

The use of atypical antipsychotic agents has been associated with orthostatic hypotension and syncope. Therapy with atypical antipsychotics should be administered cautiously in patients with hypotension or conditions that could be exacerbated by hypotension, such as a history of myocardial infarction, angina, or ischemic stroke. Patients with dehydration (e.g., due to severe diarrhea or vomiting) may be predisposed to hypotension and should also be managed carefully during therapy with atypical antipsychotics. Blood pressure should be monitored at regular intervals, particularly during dosage escalation or whenever dosage has been altered, and patients should be advised not to rise abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Weight Loss.

Hyperglycemia, in some cases extreme and associated with ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar coma or death, has been reported with the use of atypical antipsychotic agents. Patients with diabetes should be monitored for worsening control of blood glucose when treated with these agents. It is recommended that patients with risk factors for diabetes mellitus starting treatment with atypical antipsychotics should undergo fasting blood glucose testing at the beginning of treatment, and periodically thereafter. Any patient treated with atypical antipsychotics should be monitored for symptoms of hyperglycemia including polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, and weakness. Patients who develop symptoms of hyperglycemia during treatment with atypical antipsychotics should undergo fasting blood glucose testing. In some cases, hyperglycemia has resolved when treatment with these agents was discontinued; however, some patients required continuation of anti-diabetic treatment despite discontinuation of the atypical antipsychotic drug.

Ziprasidone has a moderate potential interaction with Weight Loss.

Weight gain has been observed with atypical antipsychotic use. While all agents in the class have been shown to produce some changes, each drug has its own specific risk profile. When treating pediatric patients with atypical antipsychotic agents, weight gain should be monitored and assessed against that expected for normal growth. Monitor weight at baseline and frequently thereafter.