LURAMAX 40MG TAB

Overview

LURAMAX 40MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

LURAMAX 40MG TAB is composed of: LURASIDONE (40 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?

LURAMAX 40MG TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for LURAMAX 40MG 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

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Before Sleeping82%
Evening8%

What was the Dosage Advised?

80mg51%
1/2tab22%
1tab16%
1/2 tab6%

How long was it prescribed?

14 Days27%
30 Days25%
21 Days10%
7 Days9%
60 Days6%
90 Days6%
10 Days6%
5 Days4%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs3%
12 to 18yrs1%
18 to 35yrs43%
35 to 50yrs28%
50 to 60yrs19%
60 to 70yrs3%
70yrs and above3%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females57%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Psychiatrist95%
None2%
Urologist1%
General Surgery1%
Physician1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

ETILAAM-MD 0.25MG TAB38%
PACITANE 2MG TAB18%
LONAZEP-MD 0.25MG TAB18%
OLEANZ 2.5MG TAB13%
D VENIZ 100MG TAB13%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

SERUM TSH (ENDOCRINOLOGY)11%

Available Alternatives for LURAMAX 40MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

LURAMAX 40MG TABINR 17.5 for 10 TABLETSLURASIDONE 40 MG
LURASID 40MG TABINR 17.8 for 10 TABLETSLURASIDONE 40 MG
LURASIDONELURASIDONE

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ALSIVA 40MG TABINR 160 for 10 TABLETSLURASIDONE 40.0 MG
ALSIVA 80MG TABINR 298 for 10 TABLETSLURASIDONE 80.0 MG
ATLURA 40MG TABINR 163 for 10 TABLETSLURASIDONE 40.0 MG
ATLURA 80MG TABINR 305 for 10 TABLETSLURASIDONE 80.0 MG
EMSIDON 40MG TABINR 180 for 10 TABLETSLURASIDONE 40.0 MG
EMSIDON 80MG TABINR 300 for 10 TABLETSLURASIDONE 80.0 MG
LURACE 40MG TABINR 160 for 10 TABLETSLURASIDONE 40.0 MG
LURACE 80MG TABINR 298 for 10 TABLETSLURASIDONE 80.0 MG
LURAFORE 40MG TABINR 160 for 10 TABLETSLURASIDONE 40.0 MG
LURAFORE 80MG TABINR 298 for 10 TABLETSLURASIDONE 80.0 MG
LURAKEM 40MG TABINR 175 for 10 TABLETSLURASIDONE 40.0 MG
LURAKEM 80MG TABINR 298 for 10 TABLETSLURASIDONE 80.0 MG
LURAMAX 80MG TABINR 320 for 10 TABLETSLURASIDONE 80.0 MG
LURASID 80MG TABINR 298 for 10 TABLETSLURASIDONE 80.0 MG
LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDELURASIDONE
LURATA 40MG TABINR 160 for 10 TABLETSLURASIDONE 40.0 MG
LURATA 80MG TABINR 298 for 10 TABLETSLURASIDONE 80.0 MG
TABLURA 40MG TABINR 160 for 10 TABLETSLURASIDONE 40.0 MG
TABLURA 80MG TABINR 300 for 10 TABLETSLURASIDONE 80.0 MG
UNISIDON 40MG TABINR 160 for 10 TABLETSLURASIDONE 40.0 MG
UNISIDON 80MG TABINR 298 for 10 TABLETSLURASIDONE 80.0 MG