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lurasidone

lurasidone

n. an atypical antipsychotic of the benzoisothiazol derivative class that is thought possibly to exert its effect by acting as a serotonin 5-HT2A and dopamine D2 receptor antagonist. It is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. U.S. trade name: Latuda.

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