Tolaz 10mg Injection is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania.
Tolaz 10mg Injection may be taken with or without food. 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 medicine 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.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dryness in the mouth, constipation, muscle rigidity, and restlessness. 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. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
However, this medicine may increase your weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels but, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect. You should be cautious as in rare cases it may cause serious side effects like very high blood sugar levels or seizures.
Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Tolaz 10mg Injection helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Tolaz 10mg Injection will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.
In Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Tolaz 10mg Injection helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.
Side effects of Tolaz Injection
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 Tolaz
Sleepiness
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Increased prolactin level in blood
Dizziness
Dryness in mouth
Weight gain
Constipation
Restlessness
Tremors
Muscle stiffness
How to use Tolaz Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Tolaz Injection works
Tolaz 10mg Injection is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and behavior.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tolaz 10mg Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tolaz 10mg 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tolaz 10mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tolaz 10mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tolaz 10mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Tolaz 10mg Injection is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tolaz 10mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tolaz 10mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Tolaz Injection?
If you miss a dose of Tolaz 10mg Injection, consult your doctor.
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Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart... More
Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart... More
Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart... More
Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart... More
suffering from dementia and scrizofania doctor has given tolaz md 5 but detoriation in condition day by day senses are not working problem in hearing and seeing also
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Dementia involves damage of nerve cells in the brain, which can occur in several areas of the brain. Dementia affects people differently, depending on the area of the brain affected. Most types of dementia can't be cured, but there are ways to manage the behavioural symptoms. Schizophrenia is a chronic problem caused by Neuro chemical disturbance in brain. It is characterised by fear, odd experiences and distorted thought pattern. Treatment is with antipsychotic medicines which may need to continue throughout life. A neurological and psychiatric evaluation is required to make a rehabilitation plan for such patients.
Sometime I feel to die by sucide I don't know why , I don't like my life and my city Rajkot .i feel good in Jamnagar what should I have to do, I already taking Tolaz dt 5
Suffering from Depression and Mania, what should be done
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Bipolar Affective Disorder is a chronic problem caused by Neuro chemical disturbance in brain. It is characterised by excessive mood swings leading to disruption in routine life. Treatment is with mood stabilizer medicines and antipsychotic medicines which may need to continue throughout life. Please see a psychiatrist for further guidance.
Mania is a component of Bipolar Affective Disorder. Bipolar Affective Disorder is a chronic problem caused by Neuro chemical disturbance in brain. It is characterised by excessive mood swings leading to disruption in routine life. Treatment is with mood stabilizer medicines and antipsychotic medicines which may need to continue throughout life. Please see a psychiatrist for further guidance.
Dear sir I am 17 years old having height of 174 centimetre and weight of 54 kg. I eat normally 44 chapatis and a little bit of rice please help me in making my health condition a bit good
Megha Mukhija
Dietetics/Nutrition
Hi PATIENT confirm the no. Of chappati you have mentioned. Thanks Megha Mukhija Health Mania
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The treatment of anxiety with Tolaz 10mg Injection is not an approved indication. Tolaz 10mg 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.
Is Tolaz 10mg Injection a sleeping pill?
No, Tolaz 10mg 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. Tolaz 10mg Injection also helps with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder). It is a disease that causes episodes of depression, mania, and other abnormal moods.
What is the most important information that I should know about Tolaz 10mg Injection?
Tolaz 10mg 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.
Can Tolaz 10mg Injection be taken during pregnancy?
Tolaz 10mg Injection should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be given if benefits outweigh the risk. Using Tolaz 10mg 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.
Can I stop taking Tolaz 10mg Injection if I am better?
You should not stop taking Tolaz 10mg Injection without consulting your doctor. This is because sudden discontinuation of the medicine may cause unpleasant side effects which include sweating, unable to sleep, tremor, anxiety or nausea, and vomiting. To avoid such effects, your doctor will reduce the dose gradually before stopping the treatment.
Does smoking or alcohol interfere with working of Tolaz 10mg Injection?
Yes, smoking interferes with working of Tolaz 10mg Injection causing an increase in its metabolism. One should avoid alcohol while taking Tolaz 10mg Injection since it may cause more drowsiness. However, if you are a smoker then your doctor may increase your dose depending on your response to treatment.
Is Tolaz 10mg Injection injection dangerous?
When Tolaz 10mg Injection injection is given, the medicine is usually released slowly over a period of time. However, in some cases, it may be released quickly which can cause Post-injection Delirium Sedation Syndrome (PDSS) as a serious side effect, which most likely occurs within the first three hours of injection. Therefore, you will be required to be in hospital for at least 3 hours after Tolaz 10mg Injection injection.
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