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Olanzotic Plus is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Olanzotic Plus have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Olanzotic Plus is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Olanzotic Plus have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Olanzotic Plus go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Olanzotic Plus has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Olanzotic Plus has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Olanzotic Plus related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Tardive Dyskinesia, Depression must refrain from the use of Olanzotic Plus since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Olanzotic Plus contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Olanzotic Plus may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Olanzotic Plus is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Olanzotic Plus is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Olanzotic Plus safe for pregnant women?
Olanzotic Plus may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Olanzotic Plus again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Olanzotic Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Olanzotic Plus may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Olanzotic Plus should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Olanzotic Plus on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Olanzotic Plus on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olanzotic Plus on the Liver?
Olanzotic Plus is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Olanzotic Plus on the Heart?
Side effects of Olanzotic Plus rarely affect the heart.
Olanzotic Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olanzotic Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olanzotic Plus habit forming or addictive?
Olanzotic Plus is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Olanzotic Plus
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Olanzotic Plus to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olanzotic Plus
Taking Olanzotic Plus with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Olanzotic Plus causes tiredness but this occurs only in a few cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss it with your doctor.
Olanzotic Plus is available in the forms tablet, capsule, suspension, and syrup. It should be taken exactly as recommended by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of the drug. It is important to take Olanzotic Plus at the same time every day so that you do not forget to take the dose. Olanzotic Plus may take 4 to 5 weeks to exert its complete effect and it is thus, important to be patient and keep taking Olanzotic Plus.
Olanzotic Plus is the brand name for fluoxetine. It belongs to a class of drug known as an antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). It is available in the form of tablet, capsule, syrup, and suspension. Olanzotic Plus is used for the management of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (recurring disturbing thoughts with a compulsion to repeat some act), panic disorder (sudden bouts of extreme fear), and premenstrual dysphoric syndrome (irritability, mood swings, bloating and breast tenderness before a menstrual cycle. It is also used to treat depression in people who do not respond to other antidepressant medications such as olanzapine. In addition, it is used to treat depression in people who also show symptoms of bipolar disorder (a manic-depressive disorder in which there are bouts of depression, mania, and abnormal mood) with olanzapine.
Yes, Olanzotic Plus may cause distorted or negative thinking. One may develop feelings of self-harm. However, one can conquer such thought processes easily by concentrating on positive things in life, taking one day at a time and living each moment, practicing empathy and gratitude, finding meaning in helping others, learning new life skills, practicing yoga and meditation to achieve a sense of calm and so on.
Yes, Olanzotic Plus can be given with modafinil. This is because people suffering from major depression also struggle with residual symptoms like persistent fatigue and excessive sleepiness. Modafinil helps overcome these residual symptoms and also improves the overall mood of a patient. Modafinil also helps people to improve their functionality at work.
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