Description
Oleanz Plus Tablet is a prescription medicine used for the management of depression and certain psychiatric disorders. It combines Fluoxetine (20mg), an SSRI antidepressant, with Olanzapine (5mg), an atypical antipsychotic, to improve mood, reduce depressive symptoms, and stabilize psychiatric conditions.
Uses:
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Treatment of treatment-resistant depression (TRD)
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Management of bipolar depression
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Helps stabilize mood, reduce depressive episodes, and improve social functioning
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Adjunct therapy in psychiatric disorders as prescribed by a specialist
How to Use:
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Take the tablet orally as prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily.
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Can be taken with or without food.
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Swallow whole; do not crush, chew, or break the tablet.
Dosage:
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Dose is individualized based on condition, severity, and patient response.
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Do not adjust or stop the medication without consulting your doctor.
Precautions:
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Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, liver, kidney, or heart problems.
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Use with caution in patients with seizure disorders or low blood pressure.
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Avoid alcohol while taking this medication.
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Consult your doctor if pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy.
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May increase risk of serotonin syndrome if combined with other serotonergic drugs.
Possible Side Effects:
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Drowsiness, weight gain, or dizziness
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Nausea, dry mouth, or constipation
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Rare: extrapyramidal symptoms, metabolic changes, allergic reactions, or increased suicidal thoughts
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