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Lurafore 80Mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

LURASIDONE-80MG

Uses:

Treatment of Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder

Medicinal Benefits:

Lurafore 80Mg Tablet is used to treat certain mood /mental diseases like schizophrenia and depression related to bipolar disorder. Lurafore 80Mg Tablet helps you to feel less nervous, think more clearly and take part in daily life. It may also help to reduce hallucinations (seeing/hearing things that are not there). It alters brain function and improves mood, thinking ability, and social behaviour. It reduces the development of symptoms in patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or other mood disorders. 

FAQs

Lurafore 80Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (affects a person's ability to feel, think and behave clearly) and bipolar depression (mood swings). It helps you to feel less nervous, think more clearly and take part in daily life.

Lurafore 80Mg Tablet may cause an increase in blood glucose (sugar) levels. So, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is advised while taking Lurafore 80Mg Tablet. Diabetes patients should consult a doctor before taking Lurafore 80Mg Tablet.

Weight gain is a common side effect of Lurafore 80Mg Tablet, although not everyone is affected. If you experience weight gain on taking Lurafore 80Mg Tablet, inform your doctor. Eating a healthy diet and frequent exercise can help you maintain your weight.

Alcohol should be avoided while taking Lurafore 80Mg Tablet since taking both together may lead to severe side effects. You should not drink grapefruit juice while on Lurafore 80Mg Tablet as it affects the way it works.

Lurafore 80Mg Tablet may raise the risk of death in older persons who suffer from memory loss, perplexity, or have lost touch with reality. It is critical to understand that Lurafore 80Mg Tablet may cause suicidal behaviour or thoughts in certain children, adolescents, and young adults during the first few months of treatment and when the dose is adjusted.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Lurafore 80Mg Tablet. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help in stimulating saliva and thereby prevents drying of the mouth.

Lurafore 80Mg Tablet is an antipsychotic drug that works by blocking a hormone (dopamine) present in the brain responsible for developing symptoms of schizophrenia (a serious mental illness affecting thoughts, feelings, and behaviours) and bipolar disorder (a mental illness that causes mood swings, energy fluctuations, and concentration issues). It also blocks other neurotransmitters in the brain, such as serotonin. By blocking both dopamine and serotonin, Lurafore 80Mg Tablet helps to control brain activity and decreasesthe symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

The common side effects of Lurafore 80Mg Tablet include nausea, vomiting, weight gain, indigestion, sleepiness, dryness in the mouth, increased saliva production, akathisia (inability to stay still), anxiety, upper abdominal pain, restlessness, agitation (nervous excitement), and insomnia (difficulty in sleeping). Most of these side effects of Lurafore 80Mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

No, Lurafore 80Mg Tablet should not be used during pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor. Taking Lurafore 80Mg Tablet in the later months of pregnancy may lead to extrapyramidal (uncontrolled body movements or muscle stiffness in the baby) or withdrawal symptoms after birth such as muscle stiffness, weakness, shakiness, sleepiness, breathing problems, agitation, and difficulty feeding. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please consult your doctor before taking Lurafore 80Mg Tablet. The doctor will prescribe Lurafore 80Mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks and will monitor the baby closely after birth.

Close monitoring for the emergence or worsening of suicidal behaviour and thoughts is recommended in patients taking Lurafore 80Mg Tablet. Lurafore 80Mg Tablet may increase blood sugar levels in diabetic patients, especially in those with schizophrenia. So, you should immediately inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, or increased appetite. It may also lead to weight gain, increase prolactin, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels, and decrease white blood cell count. Hence, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels, blood cell counts, hormone levels (prolactin), and cholesterol levels is advised while taking Lurafore 80Mg Tablet. 

Lurafore 80Mg Tablet should be taken with food for better absorption of the medicine. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush the tablet.

Lurafore 80Mg Tablet may take several weeks or longer before you experience any improvement in your symptoms. Continue to take Lurafore 80Mg Tablet even if you feel well, and do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor.

Yes, Lurafore 80Mg Tablet can cause dizziness, fainting, and lightheadedness when you stand up too quickly after lying down. This is more likely to happen when you first start taking Lurafore 80Mg Tablet or if your dose changes. To help prevent this problem, rise slowly from the bed and allow your feet to rest on the floor for a few minutes before standing up.