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Olitabs is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Schizophrenia. Other than this, Olitabs has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Olitabs is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Olitabs as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Olitabs go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Olitabs has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Olitabs's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Olitabs can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Olitabs in conditions like Tardive Dyskinesia, Depression. Some other conditions that can be affected by Olitabs are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Olitabs may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Olitabs is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Olitabs 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Olitabs safe for pregnant women?
Olitabs can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Olitabs, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Olitabs safe during breastfeeding?
Olitabs 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 Olitabs on the Kidneys?
Olitabs does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olitabs on the Liver?
Olitabs is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Olitabs on the Heart?
Olitabs has very mild side effects on the heart.
Olitabs should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olitabs unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olitabs habit forming or addictive?
Olitabs does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Olitabs as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Olitabs only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Olitabs works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Olitabs
When consumed with certain foods, Olitabs may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olitabs
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Olitabs as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, you can take Olitabs and celexa (citalopram) together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with celexa then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Olitabs contains olanzapine which is presumed to work by affecting the concentration of some chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin neurotransmitter) in the brain which helps in improving thoughts, stabilizing mood, and behavior.
Yes, Olitabs 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, Olitabs 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.
No, Olitabs is a prescription drug, so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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