Manufacturer: Hetero Drugs Ltd
Salt Composition : Olanzapine(100mg)
Oxalitero 100mg Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
The most common side effects of this medicine include weight gain, sleepiness, orthostatic hypotension, and elevated plasma prolactin levels. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. As this medicine can cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
You can manage weight gain caused due to this medicine by modifying your lifestyle such as having a healthy diet and exercising regularly. You should be cautious as in rare cases it may cause serious side effects like very high blood sugar levels or seizures. Thus, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels can be useful to avoid such effects.
Olanzapine is an atypical (second-generation) antipsychotic that exerts its action primarily on dopamine and serotonin receptors. It works on dopamine D2 receptors in the mesolimbic pathway as an antagonist, blocking dopamine from potential action at the post-synaptic receptor.
The pharmacokinetic profile of olanzapine is characterized by reaching peak plasma concentration of 156.9 ng/ml approximately 6 hours after oral administration. The volume of distribution of olanzapine is reported to be of 1000 liters which indicate a large distribution throughout the body.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Oxalitero
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Dryness in mouth
Weight gain
Increased prolactin level in blood
Constipation
Restlessness
Tremors
Muscle stiffness
Who should not take Olanzapine ODT?
diabetes.
a high prolactin level.
high cholesterol.
high amount of triglyceride in the blood.
excessive fat in the blood.
dehydration.
overweight.
low levels of white blood cells.
Oxalitero 100mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Oxalitero 100mg Injection.
Oxalitero 100mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Olanzapine helps to manage symptoms of mental health conditions such as: seeing, hearing, feeling or believing things that others do not, feeling unusually suspicious or having muddled thoughts (schizophrenia) feeling agitated or hyperactive, very excited, elated, or impulsive (mania symptoms of bipolar disorder)
Serious interactions of olanzapine include:
apomorphine.
bromocriptine.
cabergoline.
dopamine.
fluvoxamine.
levodopa.
lisuride.
mefloquine.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
Oxalitero 100mg Injection works well in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
It is less likely to cause heart and movement problems as compared to other similar medicines.
It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see full effects on thoughts and mood. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Oxalitero 100mg Injection can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Do not stop taking Oxalitero 100mg Injection without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. Can Oxalitero 100mg Injection be used for anxiety?
The treatment of anxiety with Oxalitero 100mg Injection is not an approved indication. Oxalitero 100mg Injection has been studied for treatment of anxiety disorders but the results have not been very convincing. However, it can be used along with anxiolytics in anxiety disorders for better results.
Q. Is Oxalitero 100mg Injection a sleeping pill?
No, Oxalitero 100mg Injection is not a sleeping pill. It belongs to the atypical antipsychotic class of medicines. It is used to treat schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions. Oxalitero 100mg Injection also helps with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder). It is a disease that causes episodes of depression, mania, and other abnormal moods.
Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Oxalitero 100mg Injection?
Oxalitero 100mg Injection can cause serious side effects which include increased risk of death in elderly people who are confused, have memory loss and have lost touch with reality (dementia-related psychosis). It is important to know that it may increase blood sugar levels in diabetics and also in patients who never had diabetes. Furthermore, it may cause weight gain and high fat levels in the blood which is more common in teenagers.
Q. Can Oxalitero 100mg Injection be taken during pregnancy?
Oxalitero 100mg Injection should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be given if benefits outweigh the risk. Using Oxalitero 100mg Injection during last 3 months of pregnancy may cause unwanted symptoms in the unborn baby. These symptoms include shaking, muscle stiffness and/or weakness, sleepiness, agitation, breathing problems, and difficulty in feeding.
