Oxalitero
Oxalitero Products are primarily used for
Mania, Schizophrenia
About Oxalitero Products
Oxalitero Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Oxalitero are Increased appetite, Increased liver enzymes, Constipation, Extrapyramidal symptoms, Weakness, Increased glucose level in blood, Anticholinergic effects, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Weight gain, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Increased prolactin level in blood, Altered blood lipid level.
How Oxalitero Products work
Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and behavior.
Patient Concerns about Oxalitero Products
Frequently asked questions about Oxalitero Products
Frequently asked questions about Olanzapine
Q. Can Oxalitero 100mg Injection be used for anxiety?
The treatment of anxiety with Oxalitero 100mg Injection is not an approved indication. Oxalitero 100mg Injection has been studied for the 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.
Q. Is Oxalitero 100mg Injection a sleeping pill?
No, Oxalitero 100mg Injection is not a sleeping pill. It belongs to the atypical antipsychotic class of medicines. It is used to treat schizophrenia and mania.
Q. Can Oxalitero 100mg Injection be taken during pregnancy?
Oxalitero 100mg Injection should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be given if the benefits outweigh the risks. Using Oxalitero 100mg Injection during the 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 feeding.
Q. Can I stop taking Oxalitero 100mg Injection if I feel better?
You should not stop taking Oxalitero 100mg Injection without consulting your doctor. This is because sudden discontinuation of the medicine may cause unpleasant side effects, which include sweating, unable to sleep, tremors, anxiety or nausea, and vomiting. To avoid such effects, your doctor will reduce the dose gradually before stopping the treatment.
Q. Does smoking or alcohol interfere with the working of Oxalitero 100mg Injection?
Yes, smoking interferes with the working of Oxalitero 100mg Injection, causing an increase in its metabolism. One should avoid alcohol while taking Oxalitero 100mg 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.
Q. Can Oxalitero 100mg Injection be used for anxiety?
The treatment of anxiety with Oxalitero 100mg Injection is not an approved indication. Oxalitero 100mg 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.
Q. Is Oxalitero 100mg Injection a sleeping pill?
No, Oxalitero 100mg 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. Oxalitero 100mg Injection also helps with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder). It is a disease that causes episodes of depression, mania, and other abnormal moods.
Q. How long does it take for Oxalitero 100mg Injection to kick in?
Oxalitero 100mg Injection may start showing initial improvement within 1-2 week of starting. However, for full benefits it may take about 4-6 weeks. You should continue taking it and consult your doctor in case you feel that Oxalitero 100mg Injection is not helping you.
Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Oxalitero 100mg Injection?
Oxalitero 100mg 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.
Q. Can Oxalitero 100mg Injection be taken during pregnancy?
Oxalitero 100mg Injection should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be given if benefits outweigh the risk. Using Oxalitero 100mg 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.
Q. Can I stop taking Oxalitero 100mg Injection if I am better?
You should not stop taking Oxalitero 100mg 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.
Q. Does smoking or alcohol interfere with working of Oxalitero 100mg Injection?
Yes, smoking interferes with working of Oxalitero 100mg Injection causing an increase in its metabolism. One should avoid alcohol while taking Oxalitero 100mg 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.
Products for Oxalitero
Oxalitero 100mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹3562.5
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Oxalitero 50mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹2008.13
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