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Olandus Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Schizophrenia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Olandus Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Olandus Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Olandus Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Olandus Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Olandus Injection is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Olandus Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Olandus Injection related warnings section.
Olandus Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Tardive Dyskinesia, Depression are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Olandus Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Olandus Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Olandus Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Olandus Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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.
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Is the use of Olandus Injection safe for pregnant women?
Olandus may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Olandus again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Olandus Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Olandus may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Olandus should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Olandus Injection on the Kidneys?
Olandus does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olandus Injection on the Liver?
Olandus has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Olandus Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Olandus rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olandus Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olandus Injection habit forming or addictive?
Olandus Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Olandus Injection can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Olandus Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Olandus Injection can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Olandus Injection
Some foods when eaten with Olandus Injection can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olandus Injection
Consumption of alcohol and Olandus Injection together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Olandus is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It helps in improving thoughts, stabilizing mood, and behavior in schizophrenia.
Yes, Olandus might help with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) in those patients who are unresponsive to the conventional treatment. Scientific data suggests that it might improve the mood symptoms in the treatment of unresponsive OCD patients.
Yes, Olandus can treat the depression (treatment-resistant) in adults. It is used in combination with fluoxetine to treat depression in those individuals who do not respond to conventional therapy.
Yes, Olandus might cause mania. It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind mania is unknown. If you are experiencing any unusual changes in personality, behavior (aggression), and thoughts. Then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.
Yes, Olandus may cause weight gain. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of weight gain is not known but it is presumed that it occurs due to increased food intake caused by increased appetite. Hence you are advised to keep monitoring your weight from time to time and exercise daily to maintain a healthy weight.
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