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INTRODUCTION
OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION contains Olanzapine which belongs to the group of medicines called Antipsychotics. It is used in the treatment and control of agitation, disturbed behavior in adult patients with schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is characterized by hearing, seeing or sensing things which are not there, mistaken beliefs, unusual suspiciousness, may also feel depressed, anxious.
Along with this treatment, your doctor might ask you to make certain lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet, regular exercise, quitting alcohol. Prior to the treatment, your doctor may want you to take several blood tests to understand your existing condition. Avoid consumption of alcohol during treatment with OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION as it can make you feel drowsy.
OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients previously diagnosed with eye problems like glaucoma. Before receiving OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have a history of blood clotting, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, prostate, intestine, heart, liver or kidney disease, diabetes, and seizures.
OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION should be used with caution among women who are pregnant. OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women and in children below 18 years of age. OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients with dementia as it can cause death. Consult your doctor before receiving OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION.
The most common side effects of receiving OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION are changes in the levels of some blood cells, weight gain, sleepiness and feeling dizzy.
USES OF OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION
- For rapid control of agitation, disturbed behavior in patients with schizophrenia
HOW OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION WORKS
OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION exerts its action primarily on certain chemical messengers in the nervous system (dopamine and serotonin). It blocks the action of dopamine, allowing for normal dopamine neurotransmission, which leads to a decrease in positive symptoms in patients like hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized speech, thought, and behavior. It also blocks the action of serotonin helping in the decrease of negative symptoms like poor speech, being unable to express emotions, low motivation, and poor attention.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the muscle (intramuscularly). Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION
COMMON
- weight gain
- slower or faster heart rate, low blood pressure
- sleepiness and pain at the site of injection
- 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)
- slow breathing, abnormal rhythms of heart
- 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
- 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
Stop receiving OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION 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
Dizziness:
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.
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.
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
OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
BREASTFEEDING
OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it can pass through breast milk. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive and use machines after receiving OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION, as it can make you feel drowsy.
ALCOHOL
Do not drink alcohol while receiving OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION, as it can make you feel drowsy.
KIDNEY
OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before receiving OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION.
LIVER
OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before receiving OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION.
ALLERGY
Inform your doctor before receiving OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION if you are allergic to Olanzapine.
HEART DISEASE
OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with heart disease, heart attack, sick sinus syndrome (abnormal heart rhythms), unstable angina or low blood pressure. Consult your doctor before receiving OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION.
OTHERS
OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION 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 receiving OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you:
- you or your family has a history of blood clots or blood disorders
- have stroke/mini stroke (temporary symptoms of stroke)
- have Parkinson’s disease
- have prostate problems, blocked intestine (paralytic ileus)
- have diabetes
- have seizures
- have salt depletion because of prolonged severe diarrhea and vomiting
- are intolerant to some sugars
Use in pediatrics:
OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION is not recommended for children under 18 years of age. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Use in geriatrics:
OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients. Especially in 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 among the elderly. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor before receiving OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before receiving OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION, 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 like benzodiazepines)
- medicines for Parkinson’s disease (Ex. carbamazepine, fluvoxamine, or ciprofloxacin)
Overdosage:
OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms like rapid beating of the heart, agitation, problems with speech, unusual movements (especially of the face or tongue), reduced level of consciousness, acute confusion, seizures, and coma, contact your doctor immediately.
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | : | Olanzapine |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Antipsychotics |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Treatment and control of agitation, disturbed behaviors in individuals with Schizophrenia |
| Dosage Forms | : | Injection |
MORE INFORMATION
- Keep OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION out of reach from children
- Do not store above 25°C
FAQs ABOUT OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION
Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION?
Always avoid alcohol while receiving OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION, it may cause drowsiness and worsen your condition.
What are the signs and symptoms of OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION overdose?
Overdosage of OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION can cause rapid beating of the heart, aggressiveness, problems with speech, unusual movements (especially of the face or tongue) and reduced level of consciousness, acute confusion, seizures, coma, a combination of fever, faster breathing, sweating, muscle stiffness, and sleepiness, slower breathing, aspiration, high or low blood pressure and abnormal rhythms of the heart.
Is OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION a sleeping medicine?
No, OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION is an antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia which causes episodes of depression, mania, and other abnormal moods.
Can I receive OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION during pregnancy?
OXALITERO 100MG INJECTION 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. Consult your doctor for advice.
REFERENCES
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USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
- MRI & CT scan
- Blood tests
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