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Latest prescription information about Lurasidone. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Lurasidone
Pronunciation : loo-RAS-i-done
Trade Name(s): 
International- Latuda.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is an atypical antipsychotic, prescribed for schizophrenia.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 

Contraindicated in patients who are taking carbamazepine, clarithromycin, efavirenz, certain HIV protease inhibitors, itraconazole, ketoconazole, nefazodone, nevirapine, phenobarbital, primidone, St. John's wort, telithromycin, or voriconazole, and known hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.


When it is to be taken : PO- The recommended starting dose is 40 mg once daily.
How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with a meal (at least 350 calories) once a day.
Special Instruction : 
* 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.
Side Effects : 
Most Common - Drowsiness, unpleasant sensations, nausea, parkinsonism and agitation.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, indigestion and increased salivation.
General - Fatigue.
Musculoskeletal - Back pain.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, sleeplessness, anxiety, and restlessness.
Other Precautions : 
* Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions : 
Store it at room temperature (25°C).

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