SPL Set ID: c0eb7b4d-0264-4eed-8756-51bba3af82fb
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Ziprasidone capsules USP contain the active moiety, ziprasidone, in the form of ziprasidone hydrochloride salt. Ziprasidone is a psychotropic agent that is chemically unrelated to phenothiazine or butyrophenone antipsychotic agents. It has a molecular weight of 412.94 (free base), with the following chemical name: 5-[2-[4-(1,2-benzisothiazol-3-yl)-1-piperazinyl]ethyl]-6-chloro-1,3-dihydro-2 H -indol-2-one. The molecular formula of C 21 H 21 ClN 4 OS (free base of ziprasidone) represents the following structural formula: Ziprasidone capsules USP contain a monohydrochloride, monohydrate salt of ziprasidone. Chemically, ziprasidone hydrochloride monohydrate is 5-[2-[4-(1,2-benzisothiazol-3-yl)-1-piperazinyl]ethyl]-6-chloro-1,3-dihydro-2 H -indol-2-one, monohydrochloride, monohydrate. The molecular formula is C 21 H 21 ClN 4 OS · HCl · H 2 O and its molecular weight is 467.42. Ziprasidone hydrochloride USP is a white to slightly pink powder. Ziprasidone capsules USP are supplied for oral administration in 20 mg (blue/off-white), 40 mg (blue/blue), 60 mg (off-white/off-white), and 80 mg (blue/off-white) capsules. Ziprasidone capsules USP contain ziprasidone hydrochloride USP, ethyl cellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, and pregelatinized starch (maize). The empty hard gelatin capsule shells also contain gelatin, sodium lauryl sulfate, and titanium dioxide. In addition the 20 mg, 40 mg and 80 mg capsule shells contain FD & C Blue 2. The capsules are imprinted with edible ink containing black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, shellac and strong ammonia solution. Meets USP Dissolution Test 2. Chemical Structure