Emsidon 40 Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient	Lurasidone (40mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Thiazole Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
Action Class	Atypical Antipsychotics
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	788

FAQ

Does Emsidon 40 cause dizziness?

Yes, Emsidon 40 may cause dizziness, sleepiness and vision problems. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should avoid driving or using heavy machinery.

Can Emsidon 40 be used during pregnancy?

Emsidon 40 should be avoided during pregnancy unless this has been prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will monitor your baby closely after birth because giving Emsidon 40 during the last 3 months to the mother may cause shaking, sleepiness, agitation, breathing problems, difficulty in feeding and muscle stiffness and/or weakness in the baby.

What is the most important information I should know about Emsidon 40?

Emsidon 40 can cause increased risk of death in elderly people who have confusion, memory loss or have lost touch with reality (dementia-related psychosis). It is important to know that Emsidon 40 may increase suicidal thoughts or behavior in some children, teenagers, and young adults within the first few months of treatment and when the dose is changed.

How should Emsidon 40 be taken?

Emsidon 40 should be swallowed whole with water in order to mask the bitter taste. You should take it during meals or just after having meals as this helps the body to take up the medicine and allows it to work better. Try to take it at the same time every day, so that you remember to take it.

What should be avoided while taking Emsidon 40?

Alcohol should be avoided while taking Emsidon 40 since taking both together may cause severe side effects. In addition to that, you should not drink grapefruit juice while on Emsidon 40 since it affects the way it works.

What monitoring is required during treatment with Emsidon 40?

Emsidon 40 may cause an increase in blood sugar levels in diabetic patients or those having risk factors for diabetes. It may also decrease white blood cell count and increase prolactin, cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Therefore, during treatment with Emsidon 40, your doctor may get blood tests done to check for blood sugar levels, blood cell counts, prolactin levels (hormone) and cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

How long does Emsidon 40 take to work?

Emsidon 40 does not show any immediate improvement. It may take several days to weeks to notice improvement in symptoms. The patient is continuously monitored during this time.

Does Emsidon 40 cause weight gain?

Weight gain is a common side effect of Emsidon 40, though not everyone is affected. If you experience weight gain on taking Emsidon 40, talk to your doctor or a nutritionist. Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help you maintain your weight.

What if you forget to take Emsidon Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Emsidon 40, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Emsidon 40 Tablet Reviews

Emsidon 40 is used in the treatment of schizophrenia, a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave. It can also be used to treat depression, mania, and bipolar disorders.

Emsidon 40 should be taken with food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, and insomnia (difficulty sleeping). It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.

This medicine may increase your weight but, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect. You should be cautious as in rare cases it may cause serious side effects like high blood sugar levels or seizures.

How Emsidon 40 Tablet Works

Emsidon 40 work by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affects thoughts. .

How to Use Emsidon 40 Tablet

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. Emsidon 40 is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Emsidon 40 Tablet

In Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Emsidon 40 helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefits.

Uses of Emsidon 40 Tablet

Schizophrenia

Emsidon 40 Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^CAUTION

Emsidon 40 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Emsidon 40 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Emsidon 40.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Emsidon 40 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Emsidon 40 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Emsidon 40 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Emsidon 40 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Emsidon 40 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.
Inform your doctor if you notice any abnormal or uncontrolled movements.
It has a lower risk of causing weight gain and changes to cholesterol, blood sugar, and heart rhythm as compared to other similar medicines.
Emsidon 40 helps treat schizophrenia.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Emsidon 40 can cause dizziness and sleepiness.

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