Oleanz Plus is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Oleanz Plus also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Oleanz Plus. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Oleanz Plus can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Oleanz Plus normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Oleanz Plus is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Oleanz Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Oleanz Plus related warnings section.
Oleanz Plus can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Oleanz Plus in conditions like Tardive Dyskinesia, Depression. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Oleanz Plus contraindications section.
Additionally, Oleanz Plus may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Oleanz Plus is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Oleanz Plus is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Oleanz Plus safe for pregnant women?
Oleanz Plus can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Oleanz Plus right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Oleanz Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Oleanz Plus should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Oleanz Plus on the Kidneys?
Oleanz Plus does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oleanz Plus on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Oleanz Plus on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Oleanz Plus on the Heart?
Oleanz Plus is rarely harmful for the heart.
Oleanz Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oleanz Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oleanz Plus habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Oleanz Plus is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Oleanz Plus
Some foods when eaten with Oleanz Plus can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oleanz Plus
Consuming Oleanz Plus with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Oleanz Plus is the brand name for fluoxetine. It belongs to a class of drug known as an antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). It is available in the form of tablet, capsule, syrup, and suspension. Oleanz Plus is used for the management of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (recurring disturbing thoughts with a compulsion to repeat some act), panic disorder (sudden bouts of extreme fear), and premenstrual dysphoric syndrome (irritability, mood swings, bloating and breast tenderness before a menstrual cycle. It is also used to treat depression in people who do not respond to other antidepressant medications such as olanzapine. In addition, it is used to treat depression in people who also show symptoms of bipolar disorder (a manic-depressive disorder in which there are bouts of depression, mania, and abnormal mood) with olanzapine.
Yes, Oleanz Plus causes tiredness but this occurs only in a few cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, it is safe to take Oleanz Plus as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. However, in some people, it may cause some side effects like difficulty in falling or staying asleep, anxiety, nervousness, dry mouth, uncontrolled shaking of a body part, difficulty in concentrating, and memory. If you suffer from any of these side effects, please talk to your doctor immediately.
No, it is not recommended that Oleanz Plus should be taken at night as it disturbs sleep in the early phase of the treatment. Thus, it is mostly recommended to take it in the morning or noon.
Oleanz Plus is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It selectively inhibits the reuptake of serotonin which increases the concentration of serotonin in the central nervous system (CNS) that helps maintain mental balance. This results in many functional changes and alleviation of depression.
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