tudasidone 40 mg 20 tablets

TUDASIDONE is an atypical antipsychotic medication that helps regulate the activity of neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly dopamine and serotonin. By restoring the balance of these chemical messengers, it helps improve mood, thinking, perception, and behavior in patients with certain psychiatric disorders.

It is commonly used to treat schizophrenia and depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder, helping patients achieve better emotional stability, improve daily functioning, and reduce the risk of relapse when taken as prescribed.

TUDASIDONE Active Ingredient

• lurasidone hydrochloride.

TUDASIDONE Strengths

• Film-coated oral tablets, 40 mg, pack of 20 tablets.

• Film-coated oral tablets, 80 mg, pack of 20 tablets.

TUDASIDONE Uses

• Treatment of schizophrenia in adults and adolescents.

• Management of depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder.

• Reduction of hallucinations, delusions, and other psychotic symptoms.

• Improvement of concentration, thinking, and daily behavioral functioning.

• Long-term maintenance therapy to help reduce the risk of relapse in appropriate patients.

TUDASIDONE Dosage

The dosage depends on the patient's condition and response to treatment. For schizophrenia, the usual starting dose in adults is 40–80 mg once daily, with dose adjustments made according to the physician's assessment.

For bipolar depression, treatment is typically initiated at 20 or 40 mg once daily, and the dose may be increased gradually if clinically indicated and well tolerated.

Lurasidone should be taken with food (at least 350 calories) to ensure adequate absorption and optimal therapeutic effectiveness. Always follow your physician's instructions and do not change or discontinue the medication without medical advice.

TUDASIDONE Side Effects

• Drowsiness or excessive sleepiness, particularly during the early stages of treatment.

• Akathisia (a feeling of inner restlessness) or involuntary muscle movements.

• Mild gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or dry mouth.

• Mild weight gain or changes in blood glucose and cholesterol levels in some patients.

TUDASIDONE Contraindications

• Do not use this medication if you are allergic to lurasidone or any of its ingredients.

• Concomitant use with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (such as ketoconazole) or strong CYP3A4 inducers (such as rifampin) is contraindicated because these medications can significantly alter lurasidone blood concentrations.

• Lurasidone should not be used in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis because of an increased risk of stroke and death.

TUDASIDONE Alternatives

• Lurasidone.

• Latuda.

• Aripiprazole.

• Olanzapine.

Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

This medication should be used during pregnancy only if the treating physician determines that the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk to the fetus. Careful medical supervision is recommended throughout treatment.

It is not known with certainty whether lurasidone passes into breast milk in clinically significant amounts. Therefore, breastfeeding mothers should consult their physician before using this medication. The physician will determine whether breastfeeding should be continued or an alternative treatment should be considered based on the mother's and infant's clinical condition.

Storage Conditions

• Store in a cool, dry place at a temperature not exceeding 25°C to 30°C.

• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack and carton to protect them from moisture and direct sunlight.

• Store out of the sight and reach of children.