Oltha 5 Mg Tablet 10
Oltha 5 MG Description
Oltha 5 mg belongs to the group of medications known as antipsychotics. It contains Olanzapine as its active ingredient and it is primarily used in the treatment of psychiatric conditions like bipola
r disorder, depression and schizophrenia. Olanzapine acts by regulating levels of chemical messengers like dopamine and serotonin in the brain. This activity helps to relieve symptoms of schizophrenia and manic depression. It also helps elevate mood and improves social behaviour. Oltha 5 mg should be consumed immediately upon removal from the pack. Oltha 5 mg is not recommended for patients below 13 years of age and old patients suffering from Dementia. Treatment with Oltha 5 mg in teenagers needs to be followed up with medical advice, psychological counselling and periodic checkups. The common side effects of Oltha 5 mg Tablet 10 may include headache, dry mouth and dizziness.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹33.25 |
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Contains | Olanzapine(5.0 Mg) |
Uses | Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Depression. |
Side effects | Dizziness, blurry vision, headache, chest pain, dry mouth. |
Therapy | ANTI-PSYCHOTICS |
Uses of Oltha 5 MG
- Oltha 5 mg is prescribed for treatment of psychiatric disorders like:
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar disorder
- Clinical depression
Contraindications of Oltha 5 MG
- Oltha 5 mg may not be prescribed if you have:
- Allergy to Olanzapine
- History of/or present Glaucoma (an eye condition)
- Heart conditions
- Dementia, especially with older adults (decreasing mental capacity to remember or process things)
- Diabetes
- Parkinson’s disease (neurological disorder that affects movements)
- Prescribed with caution in :
- Epilepsy (person having episodes of fits)
- Liver diseases
- Kidney disorders
- History of brain stroke
Side effects of Oltha 5 MG
- Oltha 5 mg can cause the following side effects:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Chest pain
- Dry mouth
- Sleepiness
Precautions and Warnings of Oltha 5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have an allergy to the medication (rashes, swelling on the face).
- Your side-effects become very severe with progressing days.
- You want to stop the medication.
- Talk to your doctor if Oltha 5 mg does not seem to work for you.
Mode of Action of Oltha 5 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Oltha 5 MG
- Oltha 5 mg is a tablet which can be taken before or after meals depending on the instructions given by your physician.
- The tablet should be taken immediately and placed on/below the tongue after removing it from the pack.
- Flip the metal foil to open the tablets. Do not try to remove the tablet by breaking through the pack.
- You may/may not follow it up with water.
Interactions of Oltha 5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Before starting on Oltha 5 mg, you have to inform your physician if you did take /are on any of following medications:
- Clonazepam, diazepam.
- Opioid analgesics like tramadol/codeine
- Antidepressants
- Dopamine agonists (bromocriptine, cabergoline)
- Ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin
- Seizure medications
- Ulcer medications
- Sleeping pills
- Tranquillisers
- Oltha may cause an interaction if consumed with any of the medicines mentioned above. The interaction between these two medicines can cause an adverse effect on the body. Additionally, in some cases, these medicines interact with each other decreasing the effectiveness of either....
Storage and disposal of Oltha 5 MG
Dosage of Oltha 5 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Divya Rohra
MBBS
Dr. Jagruti Jain
MBBS, MD, DNB, General Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How much time does Oltha 5 mg take to show results?
Q: Can I increase my dose of Oltha 5 mg if the current dose is not enough?
Q: Can I take Oltha 5 mg after meals?
References
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