LUDA
LURASIDONE · by CELL
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