Lurasidone-Fluphenazine LA

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• Week 1-3: approx. 75% of initial dose
• Week 4-6: approx. 50% of initial dose
• Week 7-9: approx. 25% of initial dose
• Week 10: stop

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• Day 1: Start depot according general dosing advice (Dotted line in graph)

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• During this switch you could monitor ECG, especially in patients prone to QT-conduction problems.
• There is a possibility of QT interval prolongation.

• Alternatively, first switch to oral form and then switch to depot to manage possible (adverse) reactions. With a direct switch to a depot it is advisable to administer a low testdose in order to exclude adverse reactions.

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