Luratrend Benefits & Uses

Luratrend is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Schizophrenia

Other Benefits

Bipolar Disorder

Luratrend Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 160 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 40 - 160 mg/day
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 80 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 20 - 80 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 160 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 40 - 160 mg/day

Luratrend Related Warnings

Is the use of Luratrend safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Luratrend has mild side effects when taken during pregnany

Mild
Is the use of Luratrend safe during breastfeeding?

Luratrend can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Luratrend on the Kidneys?

Luratrend has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Luratrend on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Luratrend on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Luratrend on the Heart?

Side effects of Luratrend rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Luratrend with Other Drugs

Luratrend should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Caffeine

Moderate

Acarbose

Acebutolol

Paracetamol

Phenylephrine

Luratrend Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Luratrend unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dementia
Tardive Dyskinesia
Depression
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Suicidal Tendency

Frequently asked Questions about Luratrend

Is this Luratrend habit forming or addictive?

Luratrend is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Luratrend as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Luratrend is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, this Luratrend works for mental disorders.

Yes

Luratrend Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Luratrend

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Luratrend to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Luratrend

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Luratrend with alcohol.

Unknown