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Generic: Lurasidone Hydrochloride

Form: Tablet 20mg

Indication

Psychotic Disorder, Schizophrenia, bipolar depression.

Administration

Should be taken with food

Adult Dose

Schizophrenia 40 mg PO once daily initially; may increase to 80 mg/day if needed; not to exceed 160 mg/day Bipolar Depression Indicated for major depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder; may be used as either monotherapy or adjunctive therapy with lithium or valproate 20 mg PO once daily initially; may increase dose if needed, not to exceed 120 mg/day Hepatic impairment Mild (Child-Pugh class A): Dosage adjustment may not be necessary; use caution Moderate (Child-Pugh class B): 20 mg/day initially; not to exceed 80 mg/day Severe (Child-Pugh class C): 20 mg/day initially; not to exceed 40 mg/day

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Renal impairment CrCl 50 mL/min or greater: Dosage adjustment not required CrCl <50 mL/min: 20 mg/day initially; not to exceed 80 mg/day

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity. Concurrent administration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, Ketoconazole). Concurrent administration of strong CYP3A4 inducers (eg, Rifampin). Dementia-related psychosis.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ is to be taken with food.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ work by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affects thoughts.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.