Oliza Injection 1's

Schizophrenia (410)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Olanzapine 10 mg

Manufacturer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

INTRODUCTION ABOUT OLIZA INJECTIONOLIZA INJECTION is used in the management of Schizophrenia and its symptoms like rapid control of agitation and disturbed behaviour when oral therapy is not appropriate. It contains Olanzapine which belongs to the group of medicines called Antipsychotics. Avoid consumption of alcohol during management with OLIZA INJECTION as it can make you feel drowsy. 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. OLIZA INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients previously diagnosed with eye problems like glaucoma. Before receiving OLIZA INJECTION, 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. OLIZA INJECTION should be used with caution among women who are pregnant. It is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. This medicine is not recommended for use in children. OLIZA INJECTION is not recommended in elderly patients above 75 years of age with dementia. The most common

Uses

OF OLIZA INJECTION Used in the management of Schizophrenia and its symptoms like rapid control of agitation and disturbed behaviour when oral therapy is not appropriate

How It Works

OLIZA INJECTION exerts its action primarily on dopamine and serotonin. It blocks the action of dopamine which leads to a decrease in symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized speech, thought, and behavior. It also blocks the action of serotonin helping in decrease of symptoms like poor speech, unable to express emotions, low motivation, and poor attention.

Directions for Use

OLIZA INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the muscle in buttock region. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects

receiving OLIZA INJECTION are changes in the levels of some blood cells, weight gain, sleepiness and feeling dizzy. USES OF OLIZA INJECTION Used in the management of Schizophrenia and its symptoms like rapid control of agitation and disturbed behaviour when oral therapy is not appropriate HOW OLIZA INJECTION WORKSOLIZA INJECTION exerts its action primarily on dopamine and serotonin. It blocks the action of dopamine which leads to a decrease in symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized speech, thought, and behavior. It also blocks the action of serotonin helping in decrease of symptoms like poor speech, unable to express emotions, low motivation, and poor attention. DIRECTIONS FOR USEOLIZA INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the muscle in buttock region. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF OLIZA INJECTIONCommon side effects of OLIZA INJECTION: weight gain sleepiness pain at the site of injection 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 (dyskinesias) constipation, abdominal distension dry mouth rashes loss of strength, extreme tiredness, feeling more hungry swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet fever, joint pain sexual dysfunctions (decreased libido in males and females or erectile dysfunction in males) syndrome of restless legs, problems with speech (stuttering) memory loss or forgetfulness changes in breasts in males and females like an abnormal production of breast milk or abnormal growth Stop receiving OLIZA INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: excessive sleepiness, dizziness, confusion, disorientation, difficulty talking and walking, muscle stiffness or shaking, weakness, irritability, aggression, anxiety, increase in blood pressure, or convulsions unusual movement of face or tongue blood clots in the veins, especially in the legs (swelling, pain, and redness in the legs), which may travel through blood vessels to the lungs, causing chest pain and difficulty in breathing a combination of fever, faster breathing, sweating, muscle stiffness and drowsiness

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYUse with CautionOLIZA INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women. BREASTFEEDINGContraindicatedOLIZA INJECTION 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 after receiving OLIZA INJECTION as it can make you feel drowsy. ALCOHOLContraindicatedDo not drink alcohol while receiving OLIZA INJECTION as it can make you feel drowsy. KIDNEYUse with CautionOLIZA INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. LIVERUse with CautionOLIZA INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. ALLERGYContraindicatedBefore receiving OLIZA INJECTION inform your doctor if you are allergic to Olanzapine or any other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASEUse with CautionOLIZA INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with heart disease, heart attack, sick sinus syndrome (abnormal heart rhythms), unstable angina or low blood pressure. USE IN PEDIATRICSContraindicatedOLIZA INJECTION is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age. USE IN GERIATRICSConsult your doctorOLIZA INJECTION is not recommended for elderly patients above 75 years of age, especially patients with dementia. It should be used with caution in patients above 65 years of age. Consult your doctor before receiving OLIZA INJECTION. OTHERSOLIZA INJECTION is not recommended for use if you: have an allergic reaction such as rash, itching, a swollen face, swollen lips or shortness of breath have been previously diagnosed with eye problems such as certain kinds of glaucoma have dementia (especially in elderly patients) Before receiving OLIZA INJECTION, inform your doctor if you: or your family has a history of blood clots or blood disorders have stroke/mini stroke (temporary symptoms of stroke) have Parkinson’s disease have prostate problems have blocked intestine have diabetes have seizures may have salt depletion because of prolonged severe diarrhea and vomiting

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before receiving OLIZA INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: diuretics antidepressants tranquillizers benzodiazepines Parkinson’s disease (Ex. carbamazepine, fluvoxamine) Antibiotics (Ex. ciprofloxacin) Overdosage: OLIZA INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms like rapid beating of the heart, agitation, problems with speech, unusual movements (especially of the face or tongue), reduced level of consciousness, acute confusion, seizures. contact your doctor immediately. SYNOPSIS Drug : Olanzapine Pharmacological Category : Antipsychotics Therapeutic Indication : Schizophrenia Dosage Forms : Injection, Tablet, Dispersible Tablet

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions and answers about Oliza Injection 1's.

Q

Does alcohol interfere with working of OLIZA INJECTION?

A

Yes, avoid consumption of alcohol while receiving OLIZA INJECTION, as it may cause drowsiness and worsen your existing condition.

Q

What will happen with an overdose of OLIZA INJECTION?

A

Since it will be administered by your doctor or nurse, it is unlikely to cause an overdose. Overdosage of OLIZA INJECTION can cause rapid beating of the heart, aggression, problems with speech, unusual movements and reduced level of consciousness, acute confusion, seizures, a combination of fever, faster breathing, sweating, muscle stiffness, and sleepiness, slower breathing, aspiration, high or low blood pressure and abnormal rhythms of the heart.

Q

Is OLIZA INJECTION a sleeping medicine?

A

No. It is an antipsychotic used to manage schizophrenia and its symptoms like rapid control of agitation and disturbed behaviour when oral therapy is not appropriate.

Q

Can I receive OLIZA INJECTION during pregnancy?

A

OLIZA INJECTION should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be given if benefits outweigh the risks. Using it in the 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

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