Alsiva 80mg Tablet

Discover how Alsiva 80mg Tablet, formulated by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd with Lurasidone (80mg), can assist with Schizophrenia. This page provides a comprehensive overview of this medication, including its primary applications and further detailed information to support your understanding. Feel free to add it to your favorites or compare it with other available options.

MRP: ₹ 298
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Lurasidone (80mg)
Brand: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses: Schizophrenia

Description

Alsiva 80mg 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
Alsiva 80mg 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 Alsiva 80mg Tablet 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.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Alsiva 80mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alsiva 80mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Alsiva 80mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alsiva 80mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Alsiva 80mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Alsiva 80mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Alsiva 80mg 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.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alsiva 80mg Tablet.
Drug Action:	Atypical Antipsychotics
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Thiazole Derivative

Uses of Alsiva 80mg Tablet

In Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal
Alsiva 80mg 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.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Alsiva 80mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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