Latuda 120 mg (Lurasidone Hydrochloride)

Adult dosage

This medication is administered with or after meals. 1. For schizophrenia in adults aged 13 and older: Start with 40 mg once daily and administer a total of 40 to 160 mg per day. The maximum daily dose is 160 mg. 2. For major depressive episodes related to type 1 bipolar disorder in adults aged 10 and older: Start with 20 mg once daily as monotherapy or as adjunct therapy to lithium or valproate.

Children's dosage

For schizophrenia in adolescents aged 13 and older: Start with 40 mg once daily and administer a total of 40 to 80 mg per day. The maximum daily dose is 80 mg. For type 1 bipolar disorder in children aged 10 and older:

This medication should not be used in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis due to an increased risk of death. It may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors, so patient status should be closely monitored, especially at the start of treatment and during dosage changes. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a serious side effect, may occur; if symptoms such as high fever, muscle rigidity, or altered mental status appear, the medication must be stopped immediately and medical treatment should be sought. Long-term use may cause tardive dyskinesia, which is an irreversible movement disorder; therefore, it is important to use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration and consult a healthcare professional if symptoms appear. Blood sugar may increase, so diabetic patients should periodically check their blood sugar levels, and patients at risk for diabetes should also undergo regular blood sugar tests. Patients with hypertension, heart disease, renal or liver dysfunction, or a history of seizures should be cautious when taking this medication, and pregnant or breastfeeding women should be careful as well. Common side effects may include drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, anxiety, and insomnia, so caution should be taken when driving or operating machinery. During treatment, regular monitoring of weight changes, blood pressure, blood sugar, lipid levels, and prolactin levels should be conducted to check for side effects. If there is an allergic reaction to this medication or if it is taken in combination with specific drugs, the risk of side effects may increase, so patients must inform their healthcare providers about other medications they are taking.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, lightning-like headaches, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• indigestion
• excessive salivation
• back pain
• drowsiness
• akathisia
• extrapyramidal symptoms
• dizziness
• insomnia

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be kept in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should maintain room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer duration.

Appearance

White to grayish-white oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/bottle