alsiva 40 tablet - Lurasidone (40mg) medicine

Alsiva 40 Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects, and Safety

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๐Ÿญ Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 28, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 28, 2026

What is alsiva 40 tablet used for?

Alsiva 40 Tablet contains Lurasidone 40mg, an atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar depression. It works by balancing dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain, improving mood and reducing hallucinations. Take it with food, typically once daily.

  • Generic Name: Lurasidone (40mg)
  • Manufacturer: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š alsiva 40 tablet Uses & Benefits

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๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Lurasidone (40mg)
Brand Namealsiva 40 tablet
ManufacturerAlembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
Action ClassAtypical Antipsychotics
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageRoom temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take alsiva 40 tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โœ… ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of alsiva 40 tablet

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Weight gain
  • Sleepiness
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Indigestion
  • Parkinsonism
  • Akathisia (inability to stay still)
  • Anxiety
  • Stomach discomfort
  • Restlessness
  • Upper abdominal pain
  • Agitation
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Increased saliva production

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., Ketoconazole) Major Increased lurasidone levels, risk of toxicity
CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., Rifampin) Major Decreased lurasidone efficacy
Alcohol Moderate Increased CNS depression
Antihypertensives Moderate Additive hypotension

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Moderate
Kidney
Low
Heart
Moderate

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jun 28, 2026

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๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes for alsiva 40 tablet

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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