Lurisa 80mg Tablets

Lurisa 80mg Tablets, made by Helix Pharma Ltd, is an atypical antipsychotic. Its active ingredient is Lurasidone 80mg, and it is used for schizophrenia and bipolar depression. Pack size: 10 tablets.

Uses of Lurisa 80mg Tablets

Lurisa 80mg Tablets 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.

How Lurisa 80mg Tablets 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.

Possible side effects

Some people get side effects with Lurisa 80mg Tablets, 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 Lurisa 80mg Tablets 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.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Lurisa 80mg Tablets online in Pakistan

Order Lurisa 80mg Tablets from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Lurasidone by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.