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Composition

Tab 40mg/80mg: Lurasidone 40mg/80mg

Indications & Dosage

Schizophrenia: Adult: Initially 37 mg once daily, increased if necessary up to 148 mg once daily. Schizophrenia with concomitant moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors: Adult: Initially 18.5 mg once daily. Max. per dose 74 mg once daily.

Precautions

Moderate to severe renal impairment, moderate hepatic impairment, history of alcohol abuse or alcoholism, High doses in elderly. susceptibility to QT interval prolongation. Monitor BP and heart rate in hypertensive patients. Test liver function before treatment and then regularly thereafter especially when clinically indicated. Dose adjustment may be necessary if smoking started or stopped during treatment.

Interactions

Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (avoid), CYP3A4 inducer, alcohol, smoking, hepatotoxic drugs

Pregnancy

Avoid, use only if potential benefit outweighs risk

Lactation

Contraindicated, discontinue breast feeding

Side Effects

Anxiety, angina, AV block, bradycardia, dysphagia, musculoskeletal stiffness, catatonia, decreased appetite, dysarthria, dysuria, hot flush, myalgia, nightmares, panic attacks, pruritus. Rare: Suicidal behavior, vertigo