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Olaford Plus is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. The alternative uses of Olaford Plus have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Olaford Plus depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Olaford Plus have been listed ahead. These side effects of Olaford Plus are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Olaford Plus's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Olaford Plus has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Olaford Plus related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Tardive Dyskinesia, Depression must refrain from the use of Olaford Plus since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Olaford Plus contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Olaford Plus with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Olaford Plus is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Olaford 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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Is the use of Olaford Plus safe for pregnant women?
Olaford Plus may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Olaford Plus again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Olaford Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Olaford 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 Olaford Plus on the Kidneys?
Olaford Plus does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olaford Plus on the Liver?
Side effects of Olaford Plus rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Olaford Plus on the Heart?
Olaford Plus is rarely harmful for the heart.
Olaford 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 Olaford Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olaford Plus habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Olaford Plus.
Interaction between Food and Olaford Plus
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Olaford Plus to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olaford Plus
Consumption of alcohol and Olaford Plus together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Olaford Plus is not a controlled substance. It is a prescription drug belongs to the class of medications called antidepressant. A controlled drug is one whose manufacture, use and possession are regulated by the government, eg narcotics. Narcotics are the natural products like opium and its derivatives, heroin, coca leaf and cannabis, synthetic drugs like pethidine and methadone, codeine, morphine. These are also prescription drugs and must be taken cautiously as these can cause an addiction.
Olaford 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. Olaford 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, Olaford Plus can cause weight loss. It is a common side effect of this drug. Few people may experience this effect after consuming this drug. People should monitor their weight, eat healthily and include at least 30 mins of exercising in a day. In spite of all efforts if you experience weight loss then discuss with your doctor.
Yes, Olaford Plus can be given with modafinil. This is because people suffering from major depression also struggle with residual symptoms like persistent fatigue and excessive sleepiness. Modafinil helps overcome these residual symptoms and also improves the overall mood of a patient. Modafinil also helps people to improve their functionality at work.
No, Olaford Plus is non-habit forming and non-addictive when taken as prescribed by the doctor. However, since it lessens the depression, a user may feel good about himself and then he might take more doses and take doses more frequently to enhance that feeling of well-being. Gradually, this might lead to dependence. Therefore, it is imperative that one takes Olaford Plus strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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