Lurasidone Hydrochloride
Lurasidone Hydrochloride is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar depression in adults and certain pediatric patients. It works by blocking dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain to help reduce psychotic symptoms and improve mood.
A prescription antipsychotic for schizophrenia and bipolar depression that works by blocking dopamine and serotonin receptors.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1040027
- Generic
- Lurasidone Hydrochloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- Latuda
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Schizophrenia in adults and adolescents (ages 13-17); bipolar depression associated with bipolar I disorder in adults and pediatric patients (ages 10-17). It is not typically used for bipolar mania.
Lurasidone is a second-generation atypical antipsychotic that primarily blocks dopamine D2 receptors and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors in the brain, helping to reduce psychotic symptoms and alleviate depressive moods.
Must be taken with food (at least 350 calories) for proper absorption. Common side effects include drowsiness, nausea, restlessness, and movement disorders. May cause weight gain, elevated blood sugar, and increased cholesterol. Not recommended for elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis. Avoid operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
Official drug label
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