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Latuda

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Overview

What is Latuda?

LATUDA is an atypical antipsychotic belonging to the chemical class of benzisothiazol derivatives.

Its chemical name is (3a,4,7,7a)-2-{(1,2)-2-[4-(1,2-benzisothiazol-3-yl)piperazin-1-ylmethyl] cyclohexylmethyl}hexahydro-4,7-methano-2-isoindole-1,3-dione hydrochloride. Its molecular formula is CHNOS·HCl and its molecular weight is 529.14.

The chemical structure is:

Lurasidone hydrochloride is a white to off-white powder. It is very slightly soluble in water, practically insoluble or insoluble in 0.1 N HCl, slightly soluble in ethanol, sparingly soluble in methanol, practically insoluble or insoluble in toluene and very slightly soluble in acetone.

LATUDA tablets are intended for oral administration only. Each tablet contains 20 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg, 80 mg, or 120 mg of lurasidone hydrochloride.

Inactive ingredients are mannitol, pregelatinized starch, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, Opadry and carnauba wax. Additionally, the 80 mg tablet contains yellow ferric oxide and FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake.



What does Latuda look like?



What are the available doses of Latuda?

Tablets: 20 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg, 80 mg and 120 mg ()

What should I talk to my health care provider before I take Latuda?

How should I use Latuda?

LATUDA is indicated for:

Moderate and Severe Renal Impairment:

Moderate and Severe Hepatic Impairment:

Concomitant Use of a Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor (e.g., diltiazem):

LATUDA dose should be reduced to half of the original dose level. Recommended starting dose is 20 mg per day. Maximum recommended dose is 80 mg per day (, ).

Concomitant Use of a Moderate CYP3A4 Inducer:


What interacts with Latuda?

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What are the warnings of Latuda?

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What are the precautions of Latuda?

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What are the side effects of Latuda?

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What should I look out for while using Latuda?

Known hypersensitivity to LATUDA or any components in the formulation ().

Concomitant use with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor (e.g., ketoconazole) (, , ).

Concomitant use with a strong CYP3A4 inducer (e.g., rifampin) (, , ).

Increased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis

Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. LATUDA is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis

[see Warnings and Precautions (

5.1

)].

Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors

Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in pediatric and young adults in short-term studies. Closely monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for clinical worsening, and for emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

[see Warnings and Precautions ()].


What might happen if I take too much Latuda?


How should I store and handle Latuda?

LATUDA tablets are white to off-white, round (20 mg or 40 mg), white to off-white, oblong (60 mg), pale green, oval (80 mg) or white to off-white, oval (120 mg) and identified with strength-specific one-sided debossing, “L20” (20 mg), “L40” (40 mg), “L80” (80 mg) or “L120” (120 mg). Tablets are supplied in the following strengths and package configurations ().