Lurasidone
Information about Lurasidone
Lurasidone Uses
Lurasidone is used in the treatment of schizophrenia.
How Lurasidone works
Lurasidone work by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affects thoughts.
Common side effects of Lurasidone
Nausea, Extrapyramidal symptoms, Increased glucose level in blood, Dyslipidemia, Viral infection
Available Medicine for Lurasidone
LuramaxSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹100 to ₹2523 variant(s)
LurasidIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹157 to ₹2612 variant(s)
EmsidonEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹217 to ₹3292 variant(s)
LurakemAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹193 to ₹3272 variant(s)
LurataMSN Laboratories
₹175 to ₹3272 variant(s)
AtluraTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹175 to ₹2912 variant(s)
LuraficLupin Ltd
₹245 to ₹4162 variant(s)
LuraceIcon Life Sciences
₹155 to ₹2602 variant(s)
TabluraCipla Ltd
₹193 to ₹3302 variant(s)
LurastarLinux Laboratories
₹144 to ₹2652 variant(s)
Expert advice for Lurasidone
- Lurasidone helps treat schizophrenia.
- It has a lower risk of causing weight gain and changes to cholesterol, blood sugar, and heart rhythm as compared to other similar medicines.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Lurasidone can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
- Inform your doctor if you notice any abnormal or uncontrolled movements.
- Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.