apollo
0

Welcome User

Login/Sign Up

Home
Buy Medicines
Lab Tests
Doctor Consult
Circle Membership
insurance
Blogs
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Return & Refunds
Need Help
Terms and Conditions
  1. Home
  2. Medicine

  3. Lurina 40 Tablet 10's

Lurina 40 Tablet 10's, Pack of 10
Write a Review
Offers on medicine orders
All offers
axis icici
Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Lurina 40 Tablet 10's is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It contains Lurasidone which works by blocking neurotransmitters and helps regulate mood, thoughts and behaviour. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, weight gain, indigestion, dry mouth, and restlessness. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
Read more
rxMedicinePrescription drug

Whats That

tooltip

Also Explore

Momverse
Ask Apollo
insurance
Side effects of Lurina 40 Tablet
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
  • Restlessness is related to mental health and needs medical attention if it's severe.
  • Regular practice of meditation and yoga can help calm your mind. This can reduce restlessness.
  • Prevent smoking as it can impact your calmness of body and mind.
  • Talk to your friends and family about restlessness, who can provide a solution for why you feel restless.
  • Get sufficient sleep for a minimum of 6-7 hours to reduce restlessness.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
  • Focus on eating nutrient-rich foods such as citrus fruits, spinach, ginger, garlic, turmeric, and fermented foods to improve immunity and general health.
  • Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and think about taking probiotics, zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin D supplements.
  • Adopt healthful practices such as leading a balanced lifestyle and remaining at home when necessary.

Drug-Drug Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
LurasidoneRifapentine
Critical
LurasidoneTelaprevir
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

Login/Sign Up

LurasidoneRifapentine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lurina 40 Tablet:
Lurina 40 Tablet co-administration with Rifapentine may result in significantly lower blood levels of Lurina 40 Tablet, making the medication less effective or ineffective in treating your illness.

How to manage the interaction:
There is an interaction between Lurina 40 Tablet and Rifapentine, so it is not recommended that you take it unless your doctor has prescribed it. Consult a doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LurasidoneTelaprevir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lurina 40 Tablet:
Using Lurina 40 Tablet together with Telaprevir may result in significantly higher Lurina 40 Tablet blood levels. This may increase the possibility of side effects like Parkinson's disease. (It is a brain disorder that produces uncontrollable movements.)

How to manage the interaction:
While Lurina 40 Tablet and Telaprevir may interact, it is not recommended, but they can be used if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have any abnormal muscle activity, fits, high blood sugar, high sugars, high cholesterol, heat intolerance or heat stroke, dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, flushing, fainting, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LurasidoneFosphenytoin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lurina 40 Tablet:
Lurina 40 Tablet co-administration with Fosphenytoin may result in significantly lower blood levels of Lurina 40 Tablet, making the medication less effective or ineffective in treating your illness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Lurina 40 Tablet and Fosphenytoin, you can take it if your doctor has prescribed it. Consult a doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LurasidonePhenytoin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lurina 40 Tablet:
Using Lurina 40 Tablet together with phenytoin may significantly decrease the blood levels of Lurina 40 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Using Lurina 40 Tablet with phenytoin is not recommended, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Consult a doctor, if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LurasidoneImatinib
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lurina 40 Tablet:
Using Lurina 40 Tablet together with Imatinib may result in significantly higher Lurina 40 Tablet blood levels. This may increase the possibility of negative effects like Parkinson's disease. (It is a brain disorder that produces uncontrollable movements.)

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lurina 40 Tablet with Imatinib is not recommended as it leads to an interaction, it can be used if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have any abnormal muscle activity, fits, high blood sugar, high sugars, high cholesterol, heat intolerance or heat stroke, dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, flushing, fainting, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LurasidoneRifamycin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lurina 40 Tablet:
Coadministration of Lurina 40 Tablet with Rifamycin can increase the metabolism of Lurina 40 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Lurina 40 Tablet and Rifamycin, you can take it if your doctor has prescribed it. Consult a doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LurasidoneSaquinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lurina 40 Tablet:
Using Lurina 40 Tablet together with Saquinavir may result in significantly higher Lurina 40 Tablet blood levels. This may increase the possibility of side effects like Parkinson's disease. (It is a brain disorder that produces uncontrollable movements.)

How to manage the interaction:
While Lurina 40 Tablet and Saquinavir may interact, it is not recommended that they be used unless prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have any abnormal muscle activity, fits, high blood sugar, high sugars, high cholesterol, heat intolerance or heat stroke, dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, flushing, fainting, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LurasidonePrimidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lurina 40 Tablet:
Co-administration of Lurina 40 Tablet with primidone may result in significantly lower blood levels of Lurina 40 Tablet, making the medication less effective or ineffective in treating your illness.

How to manage the interaction:
There is an interaction between Lurina 40 Tablet and Primidone, so it is not recommended; it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LurasidoneIndinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lurina 40 Tablet:
Using Lurina 40 Tablet together with Indinavir may result in significantly higher Lurina 40 Tablet blood levels. This may increase the possibility of negative effects like Parkinson's disease. (It is a brain disorder that produces uncontrollable movements.)

How to manage the interaction:
While Lurina 40 Tablet and Indinavir may interact, they can be used if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have any abnormal muscle activity, fits, high blood sugar, high sugars, high cholesterol, heat intolerance or heat stroke, dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, flushing, fainting, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LurasidoneMetoclopramide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lurina 40 Tablet:
The combination of Lurina 40 Tablet and Metoclopramide may result in significantly increased Lurina 40 Tablet blood levels. This may raise the possibility of undesirable consequences such as Parkinson's disease. (It is a neurological condition that causes uncontrollable movements)and Tardive dyskinesia (uncontrollable movements, particularly of the lower face).

How to manage the interaction:
Lurina 40 Tablet and Metoclopramide is not recommended, as they may interact, but can be used if a doctor prescribes them. Consult a doctor if you have muscle spasms, or movements that you can't stop or control, such as lip smacking, chewing, puckering, frowning, tongue thrusting, teeth clenching, jaw twitching, jitteriness, restlessness, pacing, and foot tapping. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
LURASIDONE-40MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

Login/Sign Up

LURASIDONE-40MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Severe
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice

How to manage the interaction:
Taking grapefruit juice with Lurina 40 Tablet treatment can increase the levels of Lurina 40 Tablet which can increase the risk or severity of side effects. Taking grapefruit juice with Lurina 40 Tablet should be avoided as it can result in an interaction. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms like abnormal muscle movements, seizures, dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, flushing, fainting, and heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Lurina 40 Tablet 10's Substitute

Substitutes safety advice

Product Substitutes

Have a query?

FAQs

Disclaimer

While we strive to provide complete, accurate, and expert-reviewed content on our 'Platform', we make no warranties or representations and disclaim all responsibility and liability for the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the aforementioned content. The content on our platform is for informative purposes only, and may not cover all clinical/non-clinical aspects. Reliance on any information and subsequent action or inaction is solely at the user's risk, and we do not assume any responsibility for the same. The content on the Platform should not be considered or used as a substitute for professional and qualified medical advice. Please consult your doctor for any query pertaining to medicines, tests and/or diseases, as we support, and do not replace the doctor-patient relationship.

Author Details

Bayyarapu Mahesh KumarDoctor badge

Written By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 18, 2025 | 6:46 AM IST

Doctor imageWe provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information

whatsapp Floating Button