Lurata 80 Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	MSN Laboratories
Active Ingredient	Lurasidone (80mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Thiazole Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
Action Class	Atypical Antipsychotics
User Rating	4.6
User Reviews	479

FAQ

What should be avoided while taking Lurata 80?

Alcohol should be avoided while taking Lurata 80 since taking both together may cause severe side effects. In addition to that, you should not drink grapefruit juice while on Lurata 80 since it affects the way it works.

Can Lurata 80 be used during pregnancy?

Lurata 80 should be avoided during pregnancy unless this has been prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will monitor your baby closely after birth because giving Lurata 80 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.

Does Lurata 80 cause weight gain?

Weight gain is a common side effect of Lurata 80, though not everyone is affected. If you experience weight gain on taking Lurata 80, talk to your doctor or a nutritionist. Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help you maintain your weight.

Does Lurata 80 cause dizziness?

Yes, Lurata 80 may cause dizziness, sleepiness and vision problems. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should avoid driving or using heavy machinery.

What is the most important information I should know about Lurata 80?

Lurata 80 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 Lurata 80 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 Lurata 80 be taken?

Lurata 80 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.

How long does Lurata 80 take to work?

Lurata 80 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.

What monitoring is required during treatment with Lurata 80?

Lurata 80 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 Lurata 80, your doctor may get blood tests done to check for blood sugar levels, blood cell counts, prolactin levels (hormone) and cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

What if you forget to take Lurata Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Lurata 80, 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.

Lurata 80 Tablet Reviews

Lurata 80 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.

Lurata 80 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 Lurata 80 Tablet Works

Lurata 80 work by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affects thoughts. .

How to Use Lurata 80 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. Lurata 80 is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Lurata 80 Tablet

In Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Lurata 80 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 Lurata 80 Tablet

Schizophrenia

Lurata 80 Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^UNSAFE

Lurata 80 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Liver ^CAUTION

Lurata 80 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lurata 80 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Lurata 80 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lurata 80.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Lurata 80 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.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Lurata 80 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lurata 80 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Inform your doctor if you notice any abnormal or uncontrolled movements.
Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.
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.
It has a lower risk of causing weight gain and changes to cholesterol, blood sugar, and heart rhythm as compared to other similar medicines.
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 Lurata 80 can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Lurata 80 helps treat schizophrenia.

References

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Stahl SM, editor. Lurasidone. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 377-82.