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lurasidone hydrochloride

lurasidone hydrochloride (LATUDA) is a serotonin 2a (5-ht2a) receptor antagonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — lurasidone hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

lurasidone hydrochloride (LATUDA) is a serotonin 2a (5-ht2a) receptor antagonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN lurasidone hydrochloride
Brand LATUDA
Mechanism Serotonin 2a (5-HT2a) receptor antagonist
Target D(2) dopamine receptor
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Serotonin 2a (5-HT2a) receptor antagonist

Primary target: D(2) dopamine receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is lurasidone hydrochloride?

lurasidone hydrochloride (LATUDA) is a serotonin 2a (5-ht2a) receptor antagonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for lurasidone hydrochloride?

LATUDA is a marketed brand name for lurasidone hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of lurasidone hydrochloride?

lurasidone hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.