Lurasidone: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Lurasidone is an atypical antipsychotic. It is a prescription medicine used for schizophrenia and bipolar depression. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 3 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Lurasidone works
Lurasidone blocks dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors in the brain, which reduces psychotic symptoms. It also acts on other serotonin receptors involved in mood and thinking, which may contribute to its effect on depression.
What is Lurasidone used for?
- Schizophrenia and bipolar depression
Lurasidone is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and adolescents, helping control symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions and confused thinking and reducing the risk of relapse. In some countries it is also used to treat episodes of depression in bipolar disorder. It tends to cause less weight gain than some other antipsychotics.
Side effects of Lurasidone
Some people get side effects with Lurasidone, particularly early on. The more common ones include:
- Restlessness or inability to sit still
- Nausea
- Drowsiness
- Tremor or stiffness
- Difficulty sleeping
Get urgent help if you have thoughts of harming yourself, a high fever with muscle stiffness and confusion, or uncontrollable movements of the face, tongue or limbs.
Precautions and warnings
- Take Lurasidone with food, as it is absorbed much better with a meal.
- It must not be taken with certain medicines such as ketoconazole, clarithromycin, rifampicin, carbamazepine or St John's wort, and grapefruit juice should be avoided; tell your doctor about all other medicines you take.
- Do not stop it suddenly; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually.
- Avoid alcohol, and do not drive until you know how it affects you.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, diabetes or epilepsy, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions about Lurasidone
What is the price of Lurasidone in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Lurasidone products currently in stock range from Rs 689 to Rs 1,344 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Luraseren 40mg Tablet at Rs 689. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Lurasidone are available in Pakistan?
Lurasidone is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Lurisa (Helix Pharma Ltd), Luda (Cell Laboratories) and Luraseren (Kaizen Pharmaceuticals).Do I need a prescription for Lurasidone?
Yes. Lurasidone is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Lurasidone be used during pregnancy?
Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, diabetes or epilepsy, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Are all Lurasidone brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Lurasidone in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Lurasidone brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 4 products containing Lurasidone from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
