ALSIVA 80MG TAB

Overview

ALSIVA 80MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

ALSIVA 80MG TAB is composed of: LURASIDONE (80.0 MG)

Lurasidone is an antipsychotic medicine. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain. Lurasidone is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and teenagers who are at least 13 years old. Lurasidone is also used to treat episodes of depression related to bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.

Usage

LURASIDONE is generally used to treat: Schizophrenia, Depression, Bipolar Disorder

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 9yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

ALSIVA 80MG TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for ALSIVA 80MG TAB and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of Alzheimer disease, dementia, Parkinson disease, trouble in swallowing, cancer, dehydration, alcoholism, heart, kidney, or liver impairment, seizures, high or low blood pressure, high cholesterol, high or low blood pressure, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. It may raise blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly. Patient may develop with mental or mood changes; watch them carefully.

Symptoms of Overdosage

LURASIDONE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

LURASIDONE : Akathisia, Basal Ganglia Diseases, Bradykinesia, Parkinson’s Disease, Dystonia, Torticollis, Drowsiness, Drooling, Anxiety, Agitation, Weight Gain, Loss Of Coordination, Slurred Speech, Dizziness, Irregular Heartbeat, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Head Headache

Serious Side-Effects

LURASIDONE : Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Irregular Heartbeat, Fatigue (tiredness), Body Excessive Sweating, Fever

Rare Side-Effects

LURASIDONE : Nausea, Throat Soreness, Weight Gain, Fever, Cough, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Increased Thirst

Disease Interactions

LURASIDONE can interfere with: Dementia, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Tardive Dyskinesia, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Dysphagia, Seizure, Alcoholism, Neutropenia, Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Hypotension, Syncope, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Congestive Heart Disease, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Arrhythmias, Hyperlipidemia, Acute Renal Failure, Hyperprolactinaemia, Breast Cancer

Technical Classification

LURASIDONE is categorized as: ATYPICAL ANTIPSYCHOTICS / ANTIPSYCHOTICS / PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS

Available Alternatives for ALSIVA 80MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ALSIVA 80MG TAB	INR 298 for 10 TABLETS	LURASIDONE 80.0 MG
ATLURA 80MG TAB	INR 305 for 10 TABLETS	LURASIDONE 80.0 MG
EMSIDON 80MG TAB	INR 300 for 10 TABLETS	LURASIDONE 80.0 MG
LURACE 80MG TAB	INR 298 for 10 TABLETS	LURASIDONE 80.0 MG
LURAFORE 80MG TAB	INR 298 for 10 TABLETS	LURASIDONE 80.0 MG
LURAKEM 80MG TAB	INR 298 for 10 TABLETS	LURASIDONE 80.0 MG
LURAMAX 80MG TAB	INR 320 for 10 TABLETS	LURASIDONE 80.0 MG
LURASID 80MG TAB	INR 298 for 10 TABLETS	LURASIDONE 80.0 MG
LURATA 80MG TAB	INR 298 for 10 TABLETS	LURASIDONE 80.0 MG
TABLURA 80MG TAB	INR 300 for 10 TABLETS	LURASIDONE 80.0 MG
UNISIDON 80MG TAB	INR 298 for 10 TABLETS	LURASIDONE 80.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ALSIVA 40MG TAB	INR 160 for 10 TABLETS	LURASIDONE 40.0 MG
ATLURA 40MG TAB	INR 163 for 10 TABLETS	LURASIDONE 40.0 MG
EMSIDON 40MG TAB	INR 180 for 10 TABLETS	LURASIDONE 40.0 MG
LURACE 40MG TAB	INR 160 for 10 TABLETS	LURASIDONE 40.0 MG
LURAFORE 40MG TAB	INR 160 for 10 TABLETS	LURASIDONE 40.0 MG
LURAKEM 40MG TAB	INR 175 for 10 TABLETS	LURASIDONE 40.0 MG
LURASIDONE		LURASIDONE
LURATA 40MG TAB	INR 160 for 10 TABLETS	LURASIDONE 40.0 MG
TABLURA 40MG TAB	INR 160 for 10 TABLETS	LURASIDONE 40.0 MG
UNISIDON 40MG TAB	INR 160 for 10 TABLETS	LURASIDONE 40.0 MG