Journal of International Psychiatry

Agitation is a high-risk symptom of schizophrenia. It is characterized by acute onset、severe symptoms、poor prediction，and is a huge risk to the psychiatric ward.It is very important to identify early intervention and control symptoms as soon as possible. Ziprasidone as the second generation of antipsychotic drugs，rapid oral administration for the relief of agitation symptoms has the character of quick onset、less adverse effects、high safety and well tolerated，which can improve quality of life and social function.

schizophrenia；agitation；ziprasidone