Oleanz Forte Strip Of 10 Tablets
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Fluoxetine(20.0 Mg)+Olanzapine(10.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Depression resistant to other medicines. |
| Therapy | Anti-depressant |
| Side effects | Lightheadedness, Blurred speech, Drowsiness, Fatigue, Change in sex drive, Balancing problems, Jaundice, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Constipation, Dryness in mouth, Weight gain, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Muscle stiffness, Restlessness, Tremor, Delayed ejaculation, Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm) |
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Medical Description
Oleanz Forte tablet is used to treat major depressive disorders that are resistant to other medications. It has two active ingredients: fluoxetine and olanzapine. Olanzapine belongs to a class of antipsychotic medications. It works by balancing the brain's chemical substances that slow down the overworked nervous system. Fluoxetine stabilises mood and improves behaviour.
Depression is a mood disorder that affects the normal functioning of a person. It can cause sad thoughts and loss of interest in life. The proper dosage of Oleanz Forte tablets helps in relieving these symptoms. Take this medication in the exact dose prescribed by the doctor as it can cause various adverse effects like drowsiness, fatigue, etc.
Do not stop taking Oleanz Forte tablets suddenly, as it can cause withdrawal symptoms like cramps, sweating, vomiting, and tremors. Its dose should be slowly reduced. It depends on the individual and varies from person to person. It is not a habit-forming substance, but some people can abuse it. Notify your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Uses
- As per CDSCO, Oleanz Forte tablet is used to manage depressive disorders resistant to other kinds of treatments.
Contraindications
If you are allergic to any ingredient of Oleanz Forte tablet.
If you have a history of sudden mood changes or suicidal thoughts.
If you have used different antidepressant medicines in the last 14 days.
If you are currently going through treatment with thioridazine and pimozide medications. This medicine can worsen the patient's condition.
If you have narrow-angle glaucoma (an eye condition). The Oleanz Forte tablet can worsen the pressure inside the eye.
If you have severe stomach or intestinal blockage due to paralytic ileus (decreased movements of intestines).
If you are pregnant, want to get pregnant, or breastfeeding, notify your doctor.
If you are diagnosed with neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a rare reaction to antipsychotic medicines that affects the nervous system).
If you have tardive dyskinesia (stiff, uncontrollable movements of the body).
Side effects
- Lightheadedness
- Blurred speech
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Fatigue
- Diarrhoea
- Weight gain
- Dizziness
- Change in sex drive
- Sleep-related problems
Precautions and Warnings
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Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have breathing problems during sleep (sleep apnea).
- You have a seizure disorder and are under antiepileptic medication.
- You have a history of low blood pressure and diabetes.
- You are an elderly patient over 65 years of age. High doses of this medicine may cause serious adverse effects due to slow metabolism in elderly patients.
- You are going to have a medical or dental procedure.
- You smoke cigarettes or use tobacco products. Tobacco can decrease the effectiveness of this medicine.
- You have withdrawal symptoms like sweating, tremors, nausea, agitation, and confusion. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. The dosage needs to be slowly tapered.
- You have been previously diagnosed with lung, kidney, or liver disease.
- You are using any vitamin, ayurvedic, herbal medicines, and supplements. Some can interfere with this medicine and can cause adverse effects.
Directions for Use
- Take the Oleanz Forte tablet in the exact dosage and at the same time every day.
- Do not exceed the dosage, even if you cannot feel its effects.
- Take this tablet (whole) with a glass of water.
- Do not break this tablet or chew it.
- Do not take it with other medications without informing your doctor.
- Do not stop taking this medication suddenly, as it may have unwanted side effects.
Storage and disposal
Store Oleanz Forte tablets in dry conditions.
Keep it away from wet surfaces, direct sunlight, and humid conditions.
Dispose of the packaging after using it.
Check the expiration date before taking the tablet.
Do not use it if it's past the expiration date.
Keep this tablet away from children and pets.
Dosage
Overdose
- Overdose of Oleanz Forte tablet can cause symptoms such as confusion, decreased concentration, suicidal thoughts, swollen feet and hands, low sexual desire, trouble breathing, liver problems (yellowing of skin and eyes), severe abdominal pain, slow heart rate, and trouble with sleeping and loss of consciousness.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed a dose of Oleanz Forte tablet, take it as soon as possible. If you remember missing a dose when it's already time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose and take the next one. Do not take both doses together as it can cause an overdose. Talk to your doctor if you have missed many doses simultaneously.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
The Oleanz Forte tablet contains two active ingredients: fluoxetine and olanzapine. Fluoxetine is an antidepressant medication. It increases the activity and levels of serotonin in the brain by blocking its reuptake by nerve cells. Serotonin is a natural chemical substance in the brain responsible for stabilising mood, causing good feelings, and improving behaviour. It can also help in sleeping, eating, and digestion.
Olanzapine is an antipsychotic medication. It works by acting on dopamine and serotonin receptors. This medication balances the levels of these two chemical substances, balancing mood and improving thinking and behaviour.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- If you have taken fluoxetine, an ingredient in this tablet in the last five weeks, inform your doctor. It can stay in the body for a long time and cause major side effects.
- This medicine can increase bleeding if you use blood thinners and medicines such as aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.
- If you have taken antidepressant medication in the last 14 days, Oleanz Forte tablets can interact to cause fatal reactions.
- If you are currently using antiepileptics (seizure medicines), antipsychotics, antiarrhythmics (heart medicine), Oleanz Forte tablets can decrease the removal of these medicines.
- If you are using medicines that increase serotonin levels in the body, Oleanz Forte can cause serotonin toxicity.
- Do not take medicines that cause drowsiness with Oleanz Forte, such as anti-allergy medicines, cold or cough medicines, certain pain relievers, sleeping pills, etc.
Interactions with food items
- While consuming an Oleanz Forte tablet, do not eat Tyramine rich foods such as cheese, milk, meat, bananas, soy, excess chocolate, chicken liver, canned figs, etc. It can cause serious side effects and a sudden increase in blood pressure.
- Avoid grapefruit and its juice. It can lead to potentially serious side effects.
- Do not use cigarettes or tobacco products. They can alter the effectiveness of the Oleanz Forte tablet.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:OLEANZ FORTE
Manufacturer Name:SUN PHARMA
Address:<p>1. 90, Delhi - Jaipur Road, Sector 32, Gurugram, Haryana 122001</p>
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Oleanz Forte Strip Of 10 Tablets will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
References:
- Olanzapine/Fluoxetine: A review of its use in patients with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder [Internet]. CNS drugs. U.S. National Library of Medicine; [cited 2022 Jan 20]
- Olanzapine and fluoxetine combination therapy for treatment-resistant depression: Review of efficacy, safety, and study design issues [Internet]. Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment. Dove Medical Press; 2009 [cited 2022 Jan 20]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 2022 Jan 20]. Available from:
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