INTRODUCTION:
In Treatment of Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Oliza 15 Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life. In Treatment of Mania Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Oliza 15 Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Oliza 15 Tablet will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.
Uses / Indications:
Treatment of Schizophrenia | Treatment of Mania
BENEFITS/INSTRUCTION:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Oliza 15 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side Effects:
Sleepiness | Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing) | Dryness in mouth | Weight gain | Increased prolactin level in blood | Constipation | Muscle stiffness | Restlessness | Tremors
How to use:
Treatment of Schizophrenia | Treatment of Mania
How it works:
Oliza 15 Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and behavior.
Pregnancy interaction:
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
LACTATION INTERACTION:
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alcohol Interaction:
UNSAFE
DRIVING INTERACTION:
UNSAFE
Interactions / Warnings:
- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Oliza 15 Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Oliza 15 Tablet 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 - Oliza 15 Tablet 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 - Oliza 15 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Oliza 15 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Oliza 15 Tablet is recommended. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Oliza 15 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Oliza 15 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Faq for medicine:
Q. Can Oliza 15 Tablet be used for anxiety?::: The treatment of anxiety with Oliza 15 Tablet is not an approved indication. Oliza 15 Tablet 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 Oliza 15 Tablet a sleeping pill?::: No, Oliza 15 Tablet 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. Oliza 15 Tablet 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 Oliza 15 Tablet to kick in?::: Oliza 15 Tablet 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 Oliza 15 Tablet is not helping you.| Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Oliza 15 Tablet?::: Oliza 15 Tablet 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 Oliza 15 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?::: Oliza 15 Tablet should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be given if benefits outweigh the risk. Using Oliza 15 Tablet 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 Oliza 15 Tablet if I am better?::: You should not stop taking Oliza 15 Tablet 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 Oliza 15 Tablet?::: Yes, smoking interferes with working of Oliza 15 Tablet causing an increase in its metabolism. One should avoid alcohol while taking Oliza 15 Tablet 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.
Description:
Oliza 15 Tablet 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. Oliza 15 Tablet 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.
Expert advice:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Oliza 15 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Medicine interaction:
Always consult a healthcare professional before using any medication. If you have specific questions about a particular medicine, please consult a pharmacist or a doctor for personalized advice
USE OF:
Treatment of Schizophrenia | Treatment of Mania
Liver Interaction:
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
KIDNEY INTERACTION:
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
IF MISS:
If you miss a dose of Oliza 15 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
SAFETY ADVICE:
- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Oliza 15 Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Oliza 15 Tablet 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 - Oliza 15 Tablet 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 - Oliza 15 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Oliza 15 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Oliza 15 Tablet is recommended. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Oliza 15 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Oliza 15 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
PRIMARY USE:
Treatment of Schizophrenia | Treatment of Mania
FACT BOX:
Chemical Class::Thienobenzodiazepine Derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::NEURO CNS|Action Class::Atypical Antipsychotics
Q & A:
Q. Can Oliza 15 Tablet be used for anxiety?::: The treatment of anxiety with Oliza 15 Tablet is not an approved indication. Oliza 15 Tablet 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 Oliza 15 Tablet a sleeping pill?::: No, Oliza 15 Tablet 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. Oliza 15 Tablet 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 Oliza 15 Tablet to kick in?::: Oliza 15 Tablet 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 Oliza 15 Tablet is not helping you.| Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Oliza 15 Tablet?::: Oliza 15 Tablet 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 Oliza 15 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?::: Oliza 15 Tablet should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be given if benefits outweigh the risk. Using Oliza 15 Tablet 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 Oliza 15 Tablet if I am better?::: You should not stop taking Oliza 15 Tablet 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 Oliza 15 Tablet?::: Yes, smoking interferes with working of Oliza 15 Tablet causing an increase in its metabolism. One should avoid alcohol while taking Oliza 15 Tablet 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.
MANUFACTURER ADDRESS:
Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
