SANDOZ LURASIDONE 60 MG
LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE : 60 MG · DIN 02521105 · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
Health Canada status: MARKETED
What is SANDOZ LURASIDONE?
SANDOZ LURASIDONE 60 MG contains LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE : 60 MG. It is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database under DIN 02521105, held by SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED, supplied as TABLET for ORAL administration. Health Canada currently lists it as marketed, status dated 07-Apr-2022. Nexara Health is a licensed Canadian wholesale distributor (DEL 3-002896-A) and can source this product for hospitals, pharmacies and clinics. Availability and lead time are confirmed per order.
What is SANDOZ LURASIDONE used for?
Management of manifestations of schizophrenia (adults and adolescents 15-17). Monotherapy or adjunctive therapy for depressive episodes associated with Bipolar I disorder (adults and pediatrics 13-17).
Authorized indication as written in the Health Canada product monograph. For healthcare professionals and licensed purchasers; this is not medical advice.
Product details and regulatory record
| DIN | 02521105 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | SANDOZ LURASIDONE |
| Generic / active ingredient | LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE : 60 MG |
| Manufacturer | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED |
| Strength | 60 MG |
| Dosage form | TABLET |
| Route of administration | ORAL |
| Schedule | Prescription |
| ATC code | N05AE05 LURASIDONE |
| Biosimilar | No |
| Health Canada status | MARKETED |
| Status date | 07-Apr-2022 |
How is it administered?
Schizophrenia: 40-160 mg once daily. Bipolar Depression: 20-120 mg once daily. Administer with food (at least 350 calories). Dose adjustments required for renal/hepatic impairment.
Included because it drives pack selection and wastage. Consult the monograph.
How is it stored and handled?
Not explicitly detailed in the provided text summary (standard summary table refers to Part I, but specific temperature range is missing from snippet).
How is it supplied?
Not explicitly detailed in the provided text summary, though 20, 40, 60, 80, and 120 mg strengths are listed.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to lurasidone HCl or components; concomitant use with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole) and strong CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin).
Warnings and precautions
Increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia. Potential for Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Tardive Dyskinesia, metabolic changes (hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, weight gain), and orthostasis.
What can be used instead?
Other Canadian products sharing ATC code N05AE05 LURASIDONE. 33 of 40 DINs in this group are currently marketed — marketed products are listed first, because that is what can actually be bought. These tables describe supply, not clinical equivalence: substitution rests with the prescriber or pharmacist, and interchangeability is determined provincially.
| Product | Strength | Form | Manufacturer | Health Canada status | DIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AURO-LURASIDONE | 120 MG | TABLET | AURO PHARMA INC | MARKETED | DIN 02514036 |
| AURO-LURASIDONE | 20 MG | TABLET | AURO PHARMA INC | MARKETED | DIN 02513986 |
| AURO-LURASIDONE | 40 MG | TABLET | AURO PHARMA INC | MARKETED | DIN 02513994 |
| AURO-LURASIDONE | 60 MG | TABLET | AURO PHARMA INC | MARKETED | DIN 02514001 |
| AURO-LURASIDONE | 80 MG | TABLET | AURO PHARMA INC | MARKETED | DIN 02514028 |
| JAMP LURASIDONE | 120 MG | TABLET | JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION | MARKETED | DIN 02516470 |
| JAMP LURASIDONE | 20 MG | TABLET | JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION | MARKETED | DIN 02516438 |
| JAMP LURASIDONE | 40 MG | TABLET | JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION | MARKETED | DIN 02516446 |
| JAMP LURASIDONE | 60 MG | TABLET | JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION | MARKETED | DIN 02516454 |
| JAMP LURASIDONE | 80 MG | TABLET | JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION | MARKETED | DIN 02516462 |
How can I get it?
Nexara Health supplies this product to licensed Canadian buyers — pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, licensed distributors, and clinical trial sponsors or their CROs. We confirm stock, pack size, expiry and pricing at the time of quotation. If the product is on backorder or in shortage, we identify equivalent alternatives and import options where permitted.
Ordering questions
Who can buy this from Nexara?
Licensed entities only. Nexara holds Health Canada establishment licence DEL 3-002896-A and ships only to a licensed address.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes, set per product line and per pack multiple rather than on the order total, so you are never asked to buy a part-pack. The minimum for this line is confirmed with your quote.
What is the lead time?
Confirmed per order at quotation, and it depends on current stock position and whether the product is in shortage.
Can Nexara supply this for a clinical trial?
Yes — comparator and background-therapy supply, including sourcing from other markets where a Canadian pack will not satisfy the protocol. Clinical trial supply.