Medicine Details
Unisidon 40mg Tablet
Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition: Lurasidone (40mg)
Medicine Type: allopathy
Introduction: In Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Unisidon 40mg 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.
Benefits: 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. Unisidon 40mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Description: Unisidon 40mg 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. Unisidon 40mg 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. 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.
How to Use: Unisidon 40mg Tablet work by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affects thoughts.
Safety Advice:
If Missed: strip of 10 tablets
Packaging: Strip
Packaging Type:
Primary Use: Schizophrenia
Side Effects: 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
Alcohol Interaction: UNSAFE
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: CAUTION
Liver Interaction: CAUTION