Lurasic 80mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia, a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person???s ability to think and behave. It can also be used to treat depression, mania, and bipolar disorders.Lurasic 80mg Tablet should be taken with food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, and insomnia (difficulty sleeping). It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.This medicine may increase your weight but, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect. You should be cautious as in rare cases it may cause serious side effects like high blood sugar levels or seizures.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lurasic 80mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lurasic 80mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lurasic 80mg Tablet.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lurasic 80mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lurasic 80mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Lurasic 80mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Lurasic 80mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lurasic 80mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CAUTION

Lurasic 80mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lurasic 80mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Lurasic 80mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

strip of 10 tablets

Chemical Class :: Thiazole Derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS

Schizophrenia

Store below 30?C

Q. Can Lurasic 80mg Tablet be used during pregnancy?::: Lurasic 80mg Tablet should be avoided during pregnancy unless this has been prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will monitor your baby closely after birth because giving Lurasic 80mg Tablet during the last 3 months to the mother may cause shaking, sleepiness, agitation, breathing problems, difficulty in feeding and muscle stiffness and/or weakness in the baby.| Q. What monitoring is required during treatment with Lurasic 80mg Tablet?::: Lurasic 80mg Tablet may cause an increase in blood sugar levels in diabetic patients or those having risk factors for diabetes. It may also decrease white blood cell count and increase prolactin, cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Therefore, during treatment with Lurasic 80mg Tablet, your doctor may get blood tests done to check for blood sugar levels, blood cell counts, prolactin levels (hormone) and cholesterol and triglyceride levels.| Q. How should Lurasic 80mg Tablet be taken?::: Lurasic 80mg Tablet should be swallowed whole with water in order to mask the bitter taste. You should take it during meals or just after having meals as this helps the body to take up the medicine and allows it to work better. Try to take it at the same time every day, so that you remember to take it.| Q. Does Lurasic 80mg Tablet cause weight gain?::: Weight gain is a common side effect of Lurasic 80mg Tablet, though not everyone is affected. If you experience weight gain on taking Lurasic 80mg Tablet, talk to your doctor or a nutritionist. Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help you maintain your weight.| Q. How long does Lurasic 80mg Tablet take to work?::: Lurasic 80mg Tablet does not show any immediate improvement. It may take several days to weeks to notice improvement in symptoms. The patient is continuously monitored during this time.| Q. What should be avoided while taking Lurasic 80mg Tablet?::: Alcohol should be avoided while taking Lurasic 80mg Tablet since taking both together may cause severe side effects. In addition to that, you should not drink grapefruit juice while on Lurasic 80mg Tablet since it affects the way it works.| Q. What is the most important information I should know about Lurasic 80mg Tablet?::: Lurasic 80mg Tablet can cause increased risk of death in elderly people who have confusion, memory loss or have lost touch with reality (dementia-related psychosis). It is important to know that Lurasic 80mg Tablet may increase suicidal thoughts or behavior in some children, teenagers, and young adults within the first few months of treatment and when the dose is changed.| Q. Does Lurasic 80mg Tablet cause dizziness?::: Yes, Lurasic 80mg Tablet may cause dizziness, sleepiness and vision problems. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should avoid driving or using heavy machinery.

Nausea
Vomiting
Weight gain
Sleepiness
Dryness in mouth
Indigestion
Anxiety
Stomach discomfort
Upper abdominal pain
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Increased saliva production