Introduction Latuda is the brand name of lurasidone hydrochloride, an oral atypical antipsychotic drug. It is mainly used for schizophrenia and depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder. Pharmacologically, lurasidone is classified as a second-generation antipsychotic, also called an atypical antipsychotic. Lurasidone works by modulating dopamine and serotonin neurotransmission in the brain. The exact therapeutic … Read more
Introduction Vraylar is the brand name of cariprazine, an oral atypical antipsychotic used in schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, and major depressive disorder as adjunctive therapy. Current prescribing information lists Vraylar for schizophrenia in adults and pediatric patients 13 years and older, acute manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in adults and pediatric … Read more
Introduction Caplyta is the brand name of lumateperone, an oral atypical antipsychotic used in adults for schizophrenia, depressive episodes associated with bipolar I or bipolar II disorder, and as adjunctive treatment with an antidepressant for major depressive disorder. It is not known whether Caplyta is safe and effective in children. Caplyta is important in pharmacology … Read more
