LURASIDONE

Overview

LURASIDONE is a Schedule H drug.
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?

LURASIDONE is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

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

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with LURASIDONE as Ingredient

ALSIVA 40MG TABLURASIDONE 40.0 MG
ALSIVA 80MG TABLURASIDONE 80.0 MG
ATLURA 40MG TABLURASIDONE 40.0 MG
ATLURA 80MG TABLURASIDONE 80.0 MG
EMSIDON 40MG TABLURASIDONE 40.0 MG
EMSIDON 80MG TABLURASIDONE 80.0 MG
LURACE 40MG TABLURASIDONE 40.0 MG
LURACE 80MG TABLURASIDONE 80.0 MG
LURAFORE 40MG TABLURASIDONE 40.0 MG
LURAFORE 80MG TABLURASIDONE 80.0 MG
LURAKEM 40MG TABLURASIDONE 40.0 MG
LURAKEM 80MG TABLURASIDONE 80.0 MG
LURAMAX 80MG TABLURASIDONE 80.0 MG
LURASID 80MG TABLURASIDONE 80.0 MG
LURATA 40MG TABLURASIDONE 40.0 MG
LURATA 80MG TABLURASIDONE 80.0 MG
TABLURA 40MG TABLURASIDONE 40.0 MG
TABLURA 80MG TABLURASIDONE 80.0 MG
UNISIDON 40MG TABLURASIDONE 40.0 MG
UNISIDON 80MG TABLURASIDONE 80.0 MG