LATUDA

Description

Latuda® (lurasidone HCl) Tablets

Prescription Medication

Overview:
Latuda® is a once-daily oral atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat mood and thought disorders. It is FDA-approved for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults and adolescents (ages 13–17), and for bipolar depression (bipolar I disorder) in adults and pediatric patients (ages 10–17), either as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy with lithium or valproate.

Key Features:

• Active Ingredient: Lurasidone Hydrochloride

• Available Strengths: 20 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg, 80 mg, 120 mg tablets

• Dosing: Once-daily with food (at least 350 calories)

• Non-sedating: Minimal impact on weight, cholesterol, and blood sugar compared to some other antipsychotics

• Extended Safety Profile: Low risk of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) and tardive dyskinesia

• Convenient Dosing: No titration needed for most patients