LATUDA (lurasidone hydrochloride)

Adults The activity of LATUDA is primarily due to the parent drug. The pharmacokinetics of LATUDA is dose-proportional within a total daily dose range of 20 mg to 160 mg. Steady-state concentrations of LATUDA are reached within 7 days of starting LATUDA. Following administration of 40 mg of LATUDA, the mean (%CV) elimination half-life was 18 ( 7 ) hours. Absorption and Distribution: LATUDA is absorbed and reaches peak serum concentrations in approximately 1-3 hours. It is estimated that 9-19% of...

14.1 Schizophrenia Adults The efficacy of LATUDA for the treatment of schizophrenia was established in five short-term (6-week), placebo-controlled studies in adult patients (mean age of 38.4 years, range 18-72) who met DSM-IV criteria for schizophrenia. An active-control arm (olanzapine or quetiapine extended-release) was included in two studies to assess assay sensitivity. Several instruments were used for assessing psychiatric signs and symptoms in these studies: Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), is a multi-item inventory of general psychopathology used to evaluate the effects o...

The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Increased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions, Including Stroke, in Elderly Patients with Dementia-related Psychosis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome [see Warnin...

Known hypersensitivity to lurasidone HCl or any components in the formulation. Angioedema has been observed with lurasidone [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, clarithromycin, ritonavir, voriconazole, mibefradil, etc.) [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )]. Strong CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin, avasimibe, St. John's wort, phenytoin, carbamazepine, etc.) [see...

Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis: Increased incidence of cerebrovascular adverse events (e.g., stroke, transient ischemic attack) ( 5.3 ). Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: Manage with immediate discontinuation and close monitoring ( 5.4 ). Tardive Dyskinesia: Discontinue if clinically appropriate ( 5.5 ). Metabolic Changes: Monitor for hyperglycemia/diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia and weight gain ( 5.6 ). Hyperprolactinemia: Prolactin elevation...

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Drugs Having Clinically Important Interactions with LATUDA

Table 34Clinically Important Drug Interactions with LATUDA Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors Clinical Impact: Concomitant use of LATUDA with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increased the exposure of lurasidone compared to the use of LATUDA alone [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Intervention: LATUDA should not be used concom...