Breast milk is superior in nutrition, It provides resistance against infections and allergies, It is naturally sterile. Despite all the advantages of breastfeeding some mothers choose to pause the breastfeeding in fear of harmful effects of medicines passing in breast milk. Are you wondering about breastfeeding and using Ziprasidone Capsule ? Know what is Ziprasidone Capsule and how it can affect your breast milk and whether Ziprasidone Capsule is safe for your kid or not.
What is Ziprasidone Capsule used for?
Ziprasidone hydrochloride capsules are indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia, as monotherapy for the acute treatment of bipolar manic or mixed episodes, and as an adjunct to lithium or valproate for the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder. When deciding among the alternative treatments available for the condition needing treatment, the prescriber should consider the finding of ziprasidone's greater capacity to prolong the QT/QTc interval compared to several other antipsychotic drugs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3 )]. Prolongation of the QTc interval is associated in some other drugs with the ability to cause torsade de pointes-type arrhythmia, a potentially fatal polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, and sudden death. In many cases this would lead to the conclusion that other drugs should be tried first. Whether ziprasidone will cause torsade de pointes or increase the rate of sudden death is not yet known [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Schizophrenia Ziprasidone is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. Bipolar I Disorder (Acute Mixed or Manic Episodes and Maintenance Treatment as an Adjunct to Lithium or Valproate) Ziprasidone is indicated as monotherapy for the acute treatment of adults with manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder [see Clinical Studies (14.2)] . Ziprasidone is indicated as an adjunct to lithium or valproate for the maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder in adults [see Clinical Studies (14.2)] . Ziprasidone is an atypical antipsychotic. In choosing among treatments, prescribers should be aware of the capacity of ziprasidone to prolong the QT interval and may consider the use of other drugs first (5.3) Ziprasidone hydrochloride capsules are indicated as an oral formulation for the: Treatment of schizophrenia. Acute treatment 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.
Is Ziprasidone Capsule usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?
As Ziprasidone Capsule is made of only Ziprasidone, and Ziprasidone is unsafe to use in breastfeeding we can safely reach on conclusion that Ziprasidone Capsule is also unsafe to use while breastfeeding. Below is detailed analysis of Ziprasidone and Ziprasidone Capsule during location. We recommend you to go through provided detailed analysis as below take decision accordingly. We also recommend you talk to your health care provider before making final decision.
Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
8.3 Nursing Mothers It is not known whether ziprasidone or its metabolites are excreted in human milk. It is recommended that women receiving ziprasidone should not breastfeed.
Ziprasidone Capsule Breastfeeding Analsys
UnsafeCAS Number: 146939-27-7
No data on transfer into breastmilk are available. Indicated for treatment of schizophrenia. It may lengthen QT interval.
Ziprasidone Capsule Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
CAS Number: 146939-27-7
Because there is little published experience with ziprasidone during breastfeeding, other antipsychotic agents are preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.[1]

What if I already have used Ziprasidone Capsule?
If you observer abnormal behavior or any other health issue in infant then you should immediately call 911 or contact other contact other emergency service provider in your area otherwise closely monitor the baby and inform your doctor about your Ziprasidone Capsule usage and time interval of breastfeeding.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Ziprasidone Capsule, is it safe?
If your doctor knows that you are breastfeeding mother and still prescribes Ziprasidone Capsule then there must be good reason for that as Ziprasidone Capsule is considered unsafe, It usually happens when doctor finds that overall advantage of taking outweighs the overall risk.
If I am using Ziprasidone Capsule, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Yes, Extra monitoring is required if mother is using Ziprasidone Capsule and breastfeeding as it is considered unsafe for baby.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Ziprasidone Capsule in breastfeeding?
US
National Womens Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday
UK
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300-100-0212 9.30am to 9.30pm, daily
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300-330-5453
La Leche League: 0345-120-2918
The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300-456-2421
National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300-330-0700
Australia
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800-686-268 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Canada
Telehealth Ontario for breastfeeding: 1-866-797-0000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week