Lurasid 40mg 10 Tablets

Babies: Not applicable Lactating mothers: Lurasid is considered unsafe during breastfeeding as it is excreted in breast milk and may harm the baby. Pregnancy: Lurasid may be safe to use during pregnancy, but there are limited and inadequate studies on the use of lurasid in pregnant women. Take this medicine only if the doctor advises. Driving: Lurasid affects the ability to drive by causing blurred vision, decreased alertness, and make you feel sleepy. Alcohol: It is unsafe to take alcohol while taking lurasid as it may increase the nervous system side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, difficulty in concentrating. Kidney: Lurasid must be used with caution in patients with kidney disease.
The dose adjustment may be recommended. Seek a doctor’s advice before taking this medicine. Liver: Lurasid must be used with caution in patients with liver disease.
The dose adjustment may be recommended. Seek a doctor’s advice before taking this medicine..

Restlessness Uncontrolled movements of arms, legs, tongue, cheeks, jaw, and mouth Sleepiness Tremors Nausea Vomiting Anxiety Dizziness Weight gain.

Lurasid act as a dopamine and serotonin receptor antagonist in the brain relieves the symptoms of schizophrenia..

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is near the time of the next dose, then skip the missed dose.
Take the prescribed dose on your regular time daily. Don't double the dose to catch up with the missed dose..

• Lurasid is an antipsychotic agent prescribed to treat schizophrenia and depression associated with bipolar disorder. • Take the medicine exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not miss the dose even if you feel better, as it may worsen your condition. • If you experience any undesirable effects, then seek the doctor’s advice.
Inform your doctor if you experience the tongue, mouth, arms, and legs uncontrolled movement. • Lurasid causes sedation and dizziness, so it is better to avoid driving while taking this medicine. • Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medicine as it may make you feel sleepy and dizzy. • Monitor blood sugar and cholesterol levels as this tablet can lead to weight gain. Moderate exercises need to be done. • Seek a doctor’s advice before taking this medicine in pregnancy, breastfeeding, and liver disorder. • Lurasid should not be given to patients with dementia-related psychosis as it may lead to death. • Inform the doctor if the patient develops suicidal thoughts and behaviours..

Contraindicated • Lurasid + Carbamazepine: Carbamazepine decreases the levels of lurasid by 85% by affecting the metabolism. • Lurasid + St john’s wort: St john’s wort decreases the levels of lurasid by affecting the metabolism. Serious • Lurasid + Hydrocodone: Concurrent administration may lead to the toxicity of each other, resulting in increased sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. • Lurasid + Quinidine: Lurasid increases the toxicity of quinidine resulting in prolonged qtc interval. Monitor closely • Lurasid + Bisoprolol: Lurasid increases the effect of bisoprolol, leading to an increased risk of hypotension. • Lurasid + Duloxetine: Concurrent administration lead to increased toxicity of each other leading to increased cns depression Minor • Lurasid + Ruxolitinib: Lurasid increases the level or effect of ruxolitinib by affecting metabolism..