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Lurastar 40mg Tablet

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:12 AM (IST)
Lurastar 40mg 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.
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General Information

Contains

Lurasidone (40mg)

Marketer

Linux Laboratories

Storage

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Product introduction

Lurastar 40mg 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.

Uses of Lurastar Tablet

Benefits of Lurastar Tablet

Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Lurastar 40mg Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefits.

Side effects of Lurastar Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lurastar
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Weight gain
  • Sleepiness
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Indigestion
  • Anxiety
  • Stomach discomfort
  • Upper abdominal pain
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Increased saliva production

How to use Lurastar Tablet

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. Lurastar 40mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Lurastar Tablet works

Lurastar 40mg Tablet work by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affects thoughts. .

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Quick tips

  • Lurastar 40mg Tablet helps treat schizophrenia.
  • It has a lower risk of causing weight gain and changes to cholesterol, blood sugar, and heart rhythm as compared to other similar medicines.
  • Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Lurastar 40mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
  • Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice any abnormal or uncontrolled movements.
  • Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
  • Do not stop taking this medicine without talking  to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lurastar 40mg Tablet.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lurastar 40mg 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

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lurastar 40mg 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

Driving

UNSAFE
Lurastar 40mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Lurastar 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lurastar 40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Lurastar 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lurastar 40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Frequently asked questions

Lurastar 40mg 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 Lurastar 40mg 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.
Lurastar 40mg 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 Lurastar 40mg 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.
Lurastar 40mg 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.
Weight gain is a common side effect of Lurastar 40mg Tablet, though not everyone is affected. If you experience weight gain on taking Lurastar 40mg Tablet, talk to your doctor or a nutritionist. Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help you maintain your weight.
Lurastar 40mg 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.
Alcohol should be avoided while taking Lurastar 40mg Tablet since taking both together may cause severe side effects. In addition to that, you should not drink grapefruit juice while on Lurastar 40mg Tablet since it affects the way it works.
Lurastar 40mg 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 Lurastar 40mg 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.
Yes, Lurastar 40mg Tablet may cause dizziness, sleepiness and vision problems. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should avoid driving or using heavy machinery.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Thiazole Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Atypical Antipsychotics

References

  1. Stahl SM, editor. Lurasidone. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 377-82.
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 827-28.
  3. Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Lurasidone. [Updated 2018 Dec 3]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
  4. Lurasidone. London, UK: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd.; 2014 [revised 13 Dec. 2018]. [Accessed 25 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 25 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  6. Lurasidone hydrochloride [Prescribing Information]. Marlborough, MA: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2013. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from:
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