Lurasidone
- Generic Name
- Lurasidone
- Brand Names
- Latuda
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C28H36N4O2S
- CAS Number
- 367514-87-2
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 22IC88528T
Overview
Lurasidone is an atypical antipsychotic developed by Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma. It was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of schizophrenia on October 29, 2010 and is currently pending approval for the treatment of bipolar disorder in the United States.
Background
Lurasidone is an atypical antipsychotic developed by Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma. It was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of schizophrenia on October 29, 2010 and is currently pending approval for the treatment of bipolar disorder in the United States.
Indication
Lurasidone is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in patients ≥13 years old. It is also indicated as a monotherapy for the treatment of bipolar depression in patients ≥10 years old, or in combination with lithium or valproate for the treatment of bipolar depression in adults.
Associated Conditions
- Depression, Bipolar
- Schizophrenia
Clinical Trials
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