LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE (Lurasidone Hydrochloride) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE?

Lurasidone Hydrochloride

What are the Indications for LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Lurasidone hydrochloride tablets are indicated for: Monotherapy treatment of adult and pediatric patients (10 to 17 years) with major depressive episode associated with bipolar I disorder (bipolar depression) [see Clinical Studies (14.2)] . Adjunctive treatment with lithium or valproate in adult patients with major depressive episode associated with bipolar I disorder (bipolar depression) [see Clinical Studies (14.2)]. Lurasidone hydrochloride is an atypical antipsychotic indicated for the treatment of: Depressive episode associated with Bipolar I Disorder (bipolar depression) in adults and pediatric patients (10 to 17 years) as monotherapy (1,14.2) Depressive episode associated with Bipolar I Disorder (bipolar depression) in adults as adjunctive therapy with lithium or valproate (1, 14.2)

 

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