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EMSIDON 40 MG TABLET
Generic : Lurasidone (40mg)
Treatment : Schizophrenia
Pack size : 10 (Tablet)
Manufacturer : Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Made In : INDIA
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Emsidon 40 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.
Emsidon 40 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.
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.
BENEFITS OF EMSIDON TABLET
In Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Emsidon 40 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.
HOW TO USE EMSIDON 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. Emsidon 40 Tablet is to be taken with food.
HOW EMSIDON TABLET WORKS
Emsidon 40 Tablet work by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affects thoughts.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Emsidon 40 Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Emsidon 40 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Emsidon 40 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
UNSAFE
Emsidon 40 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Emsidon 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Emsidon 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Emsidon 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Emsidon 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Interactions
- LEVODOPA
- ERGOTAMINE
- TERFENADINE
- ASTEMIZOLE
- CISAPRIDE
- PIMOZIDE
- QUINIDINE
- BEPRIDIL
- MOCLOBEMIDE
- TRANYLCYPROMINE
- CITALOPRAM
- ESCITALOPRAM
- FLUOXETINE
- FLUVOXAMINE
- PAROXETINE
- SERTRALINE
- DULOXETINE
- VENLAFAXINE
- AMITRIPTYLINE
- DOXEPIN
- TRIMIPRAMINE
SIDE EFFECTS
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 Emsidon
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weight gain
- Sleepiness
- Dryness in mouth
- Indigestion
- Parkinsonism
- Akathisia (inability to stay still)
- Anxiety
- Stomach discomfort
- Restlessness
- Upper abdominal pain
- Agitation
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Increased saliva production
FAQ's
Q. Can Emsidon 40 Tablet be used during pregnancy?
Emsidon 40 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 Emsidon 40 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.
Q. What monitoring is required during treatment with Emsidon 40 Tablet?
Emsidon 40 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 Emsidon 40 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.
Q. How should Emsidon 40 Tablet be taken?
Emsidon 40 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.
Q. Does Emsidon 40 Tablet cause weight gain?
Weight gain is a common side effect of Emsidon 40 Tablet, though not everyone is affected. If you experience weight gain on taking Emsidon 40 Tablet, talk to your doctor or a nutritionist. Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help you maintain your weight.
Q. How long does Emsidon 40 Tablet take to work?
Emsidon 40 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.
Q. What should be avoided while taking Emsidon 40 Tablet?
Alcohol should be avoided while taking Emsidon 40 Tablet since taking both together may cause severe side effects. In addition to that, you should not drink grapefruit juice while on Emsidon 40 Tablet since it affects the way it works.
Q. What is the most important information I should know about Emsidon 40 Tablet?
Emsidon 40 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 Emsidon 40 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.
Q. Does Emsidon 40 Tablet cause dizziness?
Yes, Emsidon 40 Tablet may cause dizziness, sleepiness and vision problems. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should avoid driving or using heavy machinery.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pack size – 10
pack form – tablet
MORE INFORMATION
Information Leaflet
Always read the patient information leaflet before commencing treatment.
Important: We advise you to always read the patient information leaflet inside the medication box, as the generic medication may not always entirely match the patient information leaflet listed. Please contact us if you have any questions.
