Emsidon 80 Tablet

Lurasidone (80mg)

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Emsidon 80 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.

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Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)

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General Information

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Lurasidone (80mg)

Marketer

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Emsidon 80 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.

Uses of Emsidon Tablet

Schizophrenia

Benefits of Emsidon Tablet

Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Emsidon 80 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.

Side effects of Emsidon Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Emsidon

Nausea
Vomiting
Weight gain
Sleepiness
Dryness in mouth
Indigestion
Anxiety
Stomach discomfort
Upper abdominal pain
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Increased saliva production

How to use Emsidon Tablet

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. Emsidon 80 Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Emsidon Tablet works

Emsidon 80 Tablet work by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affects thoughts. .

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Quick tips

Emsidon 80 Tablet helps treat schizophrenia.
It has a lower risk of causing weight gain and changes to cholesterol, blood sugar, and heart rhythm as compared to other similar medicines.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Emsidon 80 Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
Inform your doctor if you notice any abnormal or uncontrolled movements.
Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Emsidon 80 Tablet

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Emsidon 80 Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Emsidon 80 Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Emsidon 80 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Emsidon 80 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Emsidon 80 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Emsidon with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Itraconazole (Oral Route)

Do not consume Lurasidone with Itraconazole. Itraconazole may raise blood levels of Lurasidone.

Severe

Ketoconazole (Oral Route)

Do not consume Lurasidone with Ketoconazole. Ketoconazole may raise blood levels of Lurasidone.

Severe

Ketoconazole (Injection Route)

Do not consume Lurasidone with Ketoconazole. Ketoconazole may raise blood levels of Lurasidone.

Severe

Atazanavir (Oral Route)

Do not consume Lurasidone with Atazanavir. Atazanavir may raise blood levels of Lurasidone.

Severe

Carbamazepine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Lurasidone with Carbamazepine. Carbamazepine may reduce blood levels of Lurasidone.

Frequently asked questions

Can Emsidon 80 Tablet be used during pregnancy?

Emsidon 80 Tablet should be avoided during pregnancy unless this has been prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will monitor your baby closely after birth because giving Emsidon 80 Tablet during the last 3 months to the mother may cause shaking, sleepiness, agitation, breathing problems, difficulty in feeding and muscle stiffness and/or weakness in the baby.

What monitoring is required during treatment with Emsidon 80 Tablet?

Emsidon 80 Tablet may cause an increase in blood sugar levels in diabetic patients or those having risk factors for diabetes. It may also decrease white blood cell count and increase prolactin, cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Therefore, during treatment with Emsidon 80 Tablet, your doctor may get blood tests done to check for blood sugar levels, blood cell counts, prolactin levels (hormone) and cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

How should Emsidon 80 Tablet be taken?

Emsidon 80 Tablet should be swallowed whole with water in order to mask the bitter taste. You should take it during meals or just after having meals as this helps the body to take up the medicine and allows it to work better. Try to take it at the same time every day, so that you remember to take it.

Does Emsidon 80 Tablet cause weight gain?

Weight gain is a common side effect of Emsidon 80 Tablet, though not everyone is affected. If you experience weight gain on taking Emsidon 80 Tablet, talk to your doctor or a nutritionist. Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help you maintain your weight.

How long does Emsidon 80 Tablet take to work?

Emsidon 80 Tablet does not show any immediate improvement. It may take several days to weeks to notice improvement in symptoms. The patient is continuously monitored during this time.

What should be avoided while taking Emsidon 80 Tablet?

Alcohol should be avoided while taking Emsidon 80 Tablet since taking both together may cause severe side effects. In addition to that, you should not drink grapefruit juice while on Emsidon 80 Tablet since it affects the way it works.

What is the most important information I should know about Emsidon 80 Tablet?

Emsidon 80 Tablet can cause increased risk of death in elderly people who have confusion, memory loss or have lost touch with reality (dementia-related psychosis). It is important to know that Emsidon 80 Tablet may increase suicidal thoughts or behavior in some children, teenagers, and young adults within the first few months of treatment and when the dose is changed.

Does Emsidon 80 Tablet cause dizziness?

Yes, Emsidon 80 Tablet may cause dizziness, sleepiness and vision problems. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should avoid driving or using heavy machinery.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

N- arylpiperazines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Atypical Antipsychotics

References

Stahl SM, editor. Lurasidone. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 377-82.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 827-28.
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Lurasidone. [Updated 2018 Dec 3]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
Lurasidone. London, UK: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd.; 2014 [revised 13 Dec. 2018]. [Accessed 25 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 25 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Lurasidone hydrochloride [Prescribing Information]. Marlborough, MA: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2013. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from:

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Marketer details

Name: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: 255/2, Hinjawadi, Pune - 411057, India / Godown A, Gat No. 408 and 410, Vill: Urse, Tal: Maval, Pune-410 506, Maharashtra, India.

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Country of origin: India
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Emsidon Tablet

Benefits of Emsidon Tablet

Side effects of Emsidon Tablet

How to use Emsidon Tablet

How Emsidon Tablet works

All substitutes for Emsidon 80 Tablet

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Lurace 80mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Itraconazole (Oral Route)

Ketoconazole (Oral Route)

Ketoconazole (Injection Route)

Atazanavir (Oral Route)

Carbamazepine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Can Emsidon 80 Tablet be used during pregnancy?

What monitoring is required during treatment with Emsidon 80 Tablet?

How should Emsidon 80 Tablet be taken?

Does Emsidon 80 Tablet cause weight gain?

How long does Emsidon 80 Tablet take to work?

What should be avoided while taking Emsidon 80 Tablet?

What is the most important information I should know about Emsidon 80 Tablet?

Does Emsidon 80 Tablet cause dizziness?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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