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Introduction About OLAGRESS MD
OLAGRESS MD is used in the management of schizophrenia and severe manic episodes of bipolar disorders and its recurrence. It contains a medicine called Olanzapine which is an Antipsychotic agent. It works by blocking certain brain receptors for dopamine and serotonin, which helps reduce symptoms like hallucinations and mood swings in conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Along with this management, your doctor might ask you to make certain lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet, regular exercise and quitting alcohol. Prior to the management, your doctor may want you to take several blood tests to understand your existing condition. Avoid consumption of alcohol during management with OLAGRESS MD as it can make you feel drowsy.
OLAGRESS MD is not recommended for use in patients previously diagnosed with eye problems like glaucoma or dementia in the elderly. Before taking OLAGRESS MD, inform your doctor if you have history of blood clotting, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, prostate, intestine, heart, liver or kidney disease, diabetes, and seizures.
OLAGRESS MD should be used with caution among women who are pregnant. Consult your doctor before taking it. OLAGRESS MD is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women and in children less than 18 years of age. OLAGRESS MD should be used with caution in elderly patients with dementia as it can cause death. The most common side effects of taking OLAGRESS MD are changes in the levels of some blood cells, weight gain, sleepiness and feeling dizzy.
Uses Of OLAGRESS MD
Used in the management of the following psychotic conditions such as
- Schizophrenia (seeing, hearing, or sensing things that are not real, mistaken beliefs, unusual suspiciousness, becoming withdrawn, feeling sad, anxious or tensed)
- Severe manic episodes of bipolar disorder and its recurrence
How OLAGRESS MD Works
OLAGRESS MD contains Olanzapine which is an antipsychotic medication that works by altering the activity of certain chemicals in the brain, particularly dopamine and serotonin. It blocks receptors for these chemicals, which helps reduce symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and mood swings in conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. By balancing these neurotransmitters, olanzapine helps stabilize mood, improve thinking, and reduce agitation.
How to use OLAGRESS MD
For Tablet: Take OLAGRESS MD as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
For Mouth Dissolving or Orally disintegrating tablet: Place the medicine inside your mouth and allow it to dissolve completely. Do not swallow or chew the medicine.
For Dispersible Tablet (DT): Drop the medicine in a glass of water and allow it to dissolve. Consume the mixture once the medicine dissolves completely.
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Continue to take OLAGRESS MD for the stipulated duration prescribed by your doctor to achieve better results.
Side Effects Of OLAGRESS MD
Common
- weight gain
- sleepiness
- increases in levels of prolactin in the blood, changes in the levels of some blood cells, circulating fats and liver enzymes
- feel dizzy (with a slow heart rate), especially while getting up from a lying or sitting position
- increases in the level of sugars in the blood and urine and of uric acid and creatine phosphokinase in the blood
- restlessness, tremor, unusual movements (dyskinesias)
- constipation, dry mouth
- rashes
- loss of strength, extreme tiredness, feeling more hungry
- water retention leading to swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet
- fever, joint pain
- sexual dysfunctions (decreased libido in males and females or erectile dysfunction in males)
Uncommon
- hypersensitivity (swelling in the mouth and throat, itching, rash)
- worsening of diabetes, at times associated with ketoacidosis (ketones in the blood, urine) or coma
- seizures, muscle stiffness (even eye movements)
- syndrome of restless legs, problems with speech (stuttering)
- slow heart rate
- sensitivity to sunlight
- bleeding from the nose
- abdominal distension
- drooling
- memory loss or forgetfulness
- lack of ability to urinate
- hair loss
- absence or decrease in menstrual periods
- changes in breasts in males and females like an abnormal production of breast milk or abnormal growth
Rare
- lowering of normal body temperature
- abnormal rhythms of the heart
- sudden unexplained death
- inflammation of the pancreas with severe stomach pain and fever
- liver disease(jaundice)
- muscle disease presenting as aches and pains and painful erection
- elderly patients with dementia may suffer from stroke, pneumonia, urinary incontinence, tiredness, visual hallucinations, rise in body temperature, redness of the skin and trouble walking. Some fatal cases have been reported in elderly
Stop taking OLAGRESS MD and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- unusual movement of face or tongue
- blood clots in the veins especially in the legs (swelling, pain, and redness in the leg), which may travel through blood vessels to the lungs causing chest pain and difficulty in breathing
- a combination of fever, faster breathing, sweating, muscle stiffness and drowsiness
How To Manage Side Effects
Constipation
Eat plenty of fiber rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and cereals and drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly. Consult your doctor if your symptom gets worse or persist.
Dizziness Or Drowsiness
Lie down until dizziness is resolved, then get up slowly. Get adequate rest. Drink plenty of water and other fluids. Avoid coffee, cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs. Consult your doctor if your symptom gets worse or persist.
Dry Mouth
Sip water regularly and other sugar free liquids. Do not use alcohol-containing mouthwashes because they can make your mouth dry, use the one that is used only for dry mouth. Limit your caffeine intake. Avoid smoking or using tobacco products. Consult your doctor if your symptom gets worse or persist.
Stomach Pain
Try to rest and relax. Try to have smaller and more frequent meals and have them slowly. Keep a heat pad on your stomach. Consult your doctor if your symptom gets worse or persist.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
Use with CautionOLAGRESS MD should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Breastfeeding
ContraindicatedOLAGRESS MD is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it can pass through breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Driving and Using Machines
Use with CautionDo not drive and use machines while taking OLAGRESS MD as it can make you feel drowsy.
Alcohol
ContraindicatedDo not drink alcohol while taking OLAGRESS MD as it can make you feel drowsy.
Kidney
Use with CautionOLAGRESS MD should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking OLAGRESS MD.
Liver
Use with CautionOLAGRESS MD should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking OLAGRESS MD.
Allergy
ContraindicatedDo not take OLAGRESS MD if you are allergic to Olanzapine.
Heart Disease
Use with CautionOLAGRESS MD should be used with caution in patients with heart disease. Consult your doctor before taking OLAGRESS MD.
Use In Pediatrics
ContraindicatedOLAGRESS MDis not recommended for children under 18 years of age. Consult your doctor before taking OLAGRESS MD.
Use In Geriatrics
Monitoring requiredOLAGRESS MD should be used with caution in elderly patients. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Constant monitoring on blood pressure, blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels is recommended in such patients. It is not suitable for elders with dementia. Consult your doctor before taking OLAGRESS MD.
Others
OLAGRESS MD is not recommended for use if you:
- have been previously diagnosed with eye problems such as certain kinds of glaucoma (increased pressure in eye)
- have dementia (especially elderly patients)
Before taking OLAGRESS MD, inform your doctor if you:
- you or your family has a history of blood clots or blood disorders
- have stroke or mini stroke (temporary symptoms of stroke)
- have Parkinson’s disease
- have prostate problems, blocked intestine (paralytic ileus)
- have diabetes
- have seizures
- may have salt depletion because of prolonged severe diarrhea and vomiting
- are intolerant to some sugars
have phenylketonuria (increase phenylalanine in blood)
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before taking OLAGRESS MD, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- diuretics (water tablets)
- antidepressants or medicines for anxiety or to help you sleep (tranquillizers)
- Antiparkinsonian drugs (Ex. carbamazepine, fluvoxamine, or ciprofloxacin)
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of OLAGRESS MD, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are rapid beating of the heart, agitation, problems with speech, unusual movements (especially of the face or tongue), reduced level of consciousness, acute confusion, seizures, etc.
Synopsis
| Drug | : | Olanzapine |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Antipsychotics |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Schizophrenia, manic episodes, bipolar disorder |
| Dosage Forms | : | Orally disintegrating tablet |
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Storage
- Keep OLAGRESS MD out of reach from children
- Do not store above 30°C
FAQs About OLAGRESS MD
Q: Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking OLAGRESS MD?
A: Yes, one should avoid alcohol while taking OLAGRESS MD since it may cause more drowsiness.
Q: Can I stop taking OLAGRESS MD?
A: Do not stop taking OLAGRESS MD just because you feel better. It is important that you carry on the management for as long as your doctor tells you. If you suddenly stop taking OLAGRESS MD symptoms such as sweating, unable to sleep, tremor, anxiety or nausea and vomiting might occur.
Q: Is OLAGRESS MD a sleeping pill?
A: No, OLAGRESS MD is an antipsychotic used to manage schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder). It causes episodes of depression, mania, and other abnormal moods.
Q: Can OLAGRESS MD be taken during pregnancy?
A: OLAGRESS MD should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be given if benefits outweigh the risk. Using it in last 3 months of pregnancy may cause unwanted symptoms in the unborn baby like shaking, muscle stiffness and/or weakness, sleepiness, agitation, breathing problems, and difficulty in feeding.
References
- K D Tripathi. Drugs Used in Mental Illness: Antipsychotic and Antimanic Drugs. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology. Eighth Edition. 2019. Page –469.
- Olanzapine. StatPearls. National Center for Biotecnology Information. National Library of Medicine. NCBI. PubMed Central. [Revised in August 2023]. [Accessed on 21st August 2024].
- Olanzapine 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20 mg Tablet, Orodispersible tablet. EMC. UK. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Europe B.V. [Revised in May 2020]. [Accessed on 21st August 2024]. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.9719.pdf
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