Meltolan RD 20mg Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Olanzapine 20 mg
Manufacturer
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET is used in the management of schizophrenia and severe manic episodes of bipolar disorders and its recurrence. It contains Olanzapine which belongs to group of medicines known as Antipsychotics. It works by blocking certain brain receptors for dopamine and serotonin, which helps to reduce symptoms like hallucinations and mood swings in conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Along with this management, your doctor might ask you to make certain lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet, regular exercise and quitting alcohol. Prior to the management, your doctor may want you to take several blood tests to understand the existing condition. Avoid consumption of alcohol during management with MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET as it can make you feel drowsy. MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients previously diagnosed with eye problems like glaucoma or dementia in elderly. Before taking MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET, 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. MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET should be used with caution among women who are pregnant. It is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women and in children and adolescents less than 18 years of age. MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients with dementia. The most common
Uses
OF MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLETIt is used in the management of the psychotic conditions such as: Schizophrenia Severe manic episodes of bipolar disorder and its recurrence
How It Works
MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET contains Olanzapine which belongs to antipsychotics that works by altering the activity of certain chemicals in the brain, particularly dopamine and serotonin. It blocks receptors for these chemicals, which helps to reduce symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and mood swings in conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. By balancing these neurotransmitters, olanzapine helps stabilize mood, improve thinking, and reduce agitation.
Directions for Use
For Tablet: Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine For Mouth Dissolving or Orally disintegrating tablet: Place the medicine in
Side Effects
some blood cells, weight gain, sleepiness and feeling dizzy. USES OF MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLETIt is used in the management of the psychotic conditions such as: Schizophrenia Severe manic episodes of bipolar disorder and its recurrence HOW MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET WORKSMELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET contains Olanzapine which belongs to antipsychotics that works by altering the activity of certain chemicals in the brain, particularly dopamine and serotonin. It blocks receptors for these chemicals, which helps to reduce symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and mood swings in conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. By balancing these neurotransmitters, olanzapine helps stabilize mood, improve thinking, and reduce agitation. DIRECTIONS FOR USE For Tablet: Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine For Mouth Dissolving or Orally disintegrating tablet: Place the medicine inside your mouth and allow it to dissolve completely. Do not swallow or chew the medicine For Dispersible Tablet (DT): Drop the medicine in a glass of water and allow it to dissolve. Consume the mixture once the medicine dissolves completely Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition Continue to take MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET for the stipulated duration prescribed by your doctor to achieve better results SIDE EFFECTS OF MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLETCommon side effects of MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET: weight gain sleepiness increases in levels of prolactin in the blood changes in the levels of some blood cells feel dizzy (with a slow heart rate), especially while getting up from a lying or sitting position restlessness, tremor, unusual movements constipation dry mouth rashes loss of strength, extreme tiredness, feeling more hungry swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet fever, joint pain sexual dysfunction seizures, muscle stiffness syndrome of restless legs, problems with speech (stuttering) memory loss or forgetfulness hair loss changes in breasts in males and females like an abnormal production of breast milk or abnormal growth Stop taking MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET 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 fever, faster breathing, sweating, muscle stiffness and drowsiness
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYUse with CautionMELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women. BREASTFEEDINGContraindicatedMELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it can pass through breast milk. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESUse with CautionDo not drive and use machines while taking MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET as it can make you feel drowsy. ALCOHOLContraindicatedDo not drink alcohol while taking MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET as it can make you feel drowsy. KIDNEYUse with CautionMELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. LIVERUse with CautionMELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. ALLERGYContraindicatedDo not take MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET if you are allergic to Olanzapine or any other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASEUse with CautionMELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart disease. USE IN PEDIATRICSContraindicatedMELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age. USE IN GERIATRICSConsult your doctorMELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Constant monitoring on blood pressure, blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels is recommended in elderly patients. It is not suitable for elders with dementia. OTHERSIt is not recommended for use if you: have been previously diagnosed with eye problems such as certain kinds of glaucoma have dementia (especially in elderly patients) Before taking the medicine, inform your doctor if you: you or your family has a history of blood clots or blood disorders have a stroke or mini stroke have Parkinson’s disease have prostate problems, blocked intestine have diabetes have seizures have salt depletion because of prolonged severe diarrhea and vomiting are intolerant to some sugar have phenylketonuria (increase phenylalanine in blood)
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: diuretics antidepressants tranquillizers antiparkinsonian agents (Ex. carbamazepine, fluvoxamine, or ciprofloxacin) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are rapid beating of the heart, agitation, problems with speech, unusual movements (especially of the face or tongue), reduced level of consciousness, acute confusion, seizures. SYNOPSIS Drug : Olanzapine Pharmacological Category : Antipsychotics Therapeutic Indication : Schizophrenia, Manic episodes, Bipolar disorder Dosage Forms : Tablet, Orally disintegrating tablet, Mouth dissolving Tablet MORE INFORMATION
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about Meltolan RD 20mg Tablet 10'S.
Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET?
Yes, avoid alcohol while taking MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET since it may cause more drowsiness.
Can I stop taking MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET?
Do not stop taking MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET just because you feel better. It is important that you should take for as long as your doctor tells you. If you suddenly stop taking MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET symptoms such as sweating, unable to sleep, tremor, anxiety or nausea and vomiting might occur.
Is MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET a sleeping pill?
No. MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET is an antipsychotic used to manage schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder). It causes episodes of depression, mania, and other abnormal moods.
Can MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET be taken during pregnancy?
MELTOLAN RD 20MG TABLET 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.
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Last Updated
18 Nov 2024