Ingredient

Lurasidone Hydrochloride

Lurasidone hydrochloride is an antipsychotic ingredient used in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

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MFDS ingredient code M266616

What does it do?

Lurasidone hydrochloride belongs to the atypical antipsychotic class and is used as a psychiatric medication for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This ingredient helps alleviate symptoms by regulating neurotransmitters in the brain.

Lurasidone hydrochloride acts on dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain to balance neurotransmitters. This results in reducing psychiatric symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions, as well as stabilizing mood changes.

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Good to know

Lurasidone hydrochloride has a higher affinity for the serotonin 5-HT7 receptor compared to other atypical antipsychotics, which may lead to more pronounced effects on cognitive function improvement and mood stabilization.

Medicines containing this ingredient

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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