Latuda 80 mg (Lurasidone Hydrochloride)

Adult dosage

Latuda 80 mg should be taken with food or after meals. 1. For the treatment of schizophrenia in adults aged 13 years and older, start with a dosage of 40 mg once daily, administered within a total range of 40–160 mg. The maximum dosage is 160 mg. 2. For the treatment of major depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in adults aged 10 years and older, administered as monotherapy or as adjunctive therapy with lithium/valproate 20 mg once daily for...

Children's dosage

1. For the treatment of schizophrenia in adolescents aged 13 years and older, start with a dosage of 40 mg once daily, administered within a total range of 40–80 mg per day. The maximum dosage is 80 mg. 2. For children aged 10 years and older (information is incomplete)...

This medication should not be used in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis due to increased risk of death. Suicidal thoughts or actions may occur during treatment, especially at the beginning of treatment or during dose adjustments, so patients' conditions should be closely monitored. There is a risk of serious side effects such as neuroleptic malignant syndrome; if symptoms such as high fever, muscle rigidity, or changes in mental status occur, stop taking the medication immediately and seek medical attention. Long-term use may lead to tardive dyskinesia, an irreversible movement disorder, so it should be used at the minimum effective dose for the shortest duration and consideration given to discontinuation at the appearance of symptoms. This medication can raise blood sugar levels, so patients with diabetes or those at risk for hyperglycemia should regularly check their blood sugar levels and monitor symptoms. Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis are at a higher risk for stroke and other cerebrovascular problems, thus this medication is not approved for this population. Patients with allergies to this medication or its additives or those taking certain medications should not use this drug, and special caution should be exercised for patients with impaired kidney or liver function, as well as for patients with diabetes. Common side effects to expect include drowsiness, nausea, anxiety, insomnia, muscle rigidity, etc.; these should be discussed with a healthcare professional if severe. This medication can increase prolactin levels, leading to breast pain, milk secretion, menstrual irregularities, and sexual dysfunction, so these symptoms should be reported if they occur. Metabolic changes such as weight gain, increased blood pressure, and lipid abnormalities can also occur, necessitating regular health check-ups and monitoring.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral or ocular mucosa, difficulty or shortness of breath, asthma attack, respiratory problems accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizure, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Drowsiness
• akathisia
• extrapyramidal symptoms
• nausea
• vomiting
• dyspepsia
• hypersalivation
• back pain
• dizziness
• insomnia

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Pale green oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/bottle