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Atlura, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Schizophrenia. Atlura also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Atlura. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Atlura as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Atlura go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Atlura is Mild for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Atlura related warnings talks about Atlura's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Atlura can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Atlura in conditions like Dementia, Tardive Dyskinesia. Other contraindications of Atlura have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Atlura may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Atlura is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Atlura is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Is the use of Atlura safe for pregnant women?
Atlura has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Atlura safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Atlura. Immediately discontinue Atlura if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Atlura on the Kidneys?
Atlura may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Atlura on the Liver?
Side effects of Atlura rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Atlura on the Heart?
Side effects of Atlura rarely affect the heart.
Atlura should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atlura unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atlura habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Atlura is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Atlura. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Atlura is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Atlura works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Atlura
Some foods when eaten with Atlura can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atlura
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Atlura with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 795-797
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 795-797
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Latuda (lurasidone hydrochloride)