Latuda
Lurasidone tablets for schizophrenia. It adjusts the balance of dopamine and serotonin in the brain to reduce symptoms.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40mg | 30 tablets | $108.00 | $3.60 |
| 40mg | 60 tablets | $140.00 | $2.33 |
| 40mg | 90 tablets | $172.00 | $1.91 |
| 40mg | 120 tablets | $204.00 | $1.70 |
| 40mg | 180 tablets | $268.00 | $1.49 |
- Category
- Mental Health
- Active ingredient
- Lurasidone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 40mg
Latuda is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Latuda on your behalf.
- Condition
- Schizophrenia
- Therapeutic class
- Atypical Antipsychotic
- Pharmacological class
- Second-Generation Antipsychotic
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to lurasidone
- Precautions and warnings
- patient monitoring required for glucose levels
- Minor side effects
- nausea; somnolence
- Moderate side effects
- akathisia; parkinsonism; dystonia
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Angelini Pharma
- Onset time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C in the original carton to protect from light.
- Drug interactions
- grapefruit; strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years.
Serious side effects
neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; tardive dyskinesia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Lurasidone tablets for schizophrenia. It adjusts the balance of dopamine and serotonin in the brain to reduce symptoms.
Mechanism of action
Lurasidone acts as an antagonist at both dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors. By blocking these receptors, it helps balance chemical signaling in the brain, which assists in managing the symptoms of schizophrenia and stabilising mood in individuals with bipolar disorder.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use is not recommended unless clinically necessary. Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding should be discontinued during treatment.
FAQ
Is the Latuda sold here the original brand?
No. Latuda is the original brand, made by Angelini Pharma, and Direct Meds uses the name to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (lurasidone) at the same strength. The generic brand and manufacturer depend on available stock.
What is another name for lurasidone?
In South Africa, lurasidone is also sold under brand names such as Maktuda.
How much does Latuda cost in South Africa?
It depends on the pack size. Latuda comes in a 40mg strength, in packs of 30 to 180 tablets, and the price of every option is shown above. Prices are set in US dollars and converted. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →What is Latuda used for?
Latuda contains lurasidone, used for schizophrenia.
How quickly does Latuda work?
Lurasidone usually starts to work within 1 to 2 weeks. This varies from person to person.
What are the side effects of Latuda?
The common side effects of lurasidone are nausea and drowsiness (somnolence). Less common ones include akathisia, parkinsonism and dystonia. Serious but less common side effects include neuroleptic malignant syndrome and tardive dyskinesia, which need urgent medical attention.
What does Latuda interact with?
Lurasidone can interact with grapefruit and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start taking Latuda.
Is Latuda available over the counter in South Africa?
Online, yes: Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order Latuda. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Latuda to South Africa?
Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Latuda names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Lurasidone at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.