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Olaford is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Schizophrenia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Olaford have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Olaford depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Olaford side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Olaford normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Olaford's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Olaford has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Olaford related warnings section.
Olaford can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Olaford in conditions like Tardive Dyskinesia, Depression. Other contraindications of Olaford have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Olaford have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Olaford, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Olaford 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Olaford is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Olaford safe for pregnant women?
Olaford can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Olaford, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Olaford safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Olaford may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Olaford should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Olaford on the Kidneys?
Olaford is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Olaford on the Liver?
Side effects of Olaford rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Olaford on the Heart?
Olaford has very mild side effects on the heart.
Olaford 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 Olaford unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olaford habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Olaford has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Olaford as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Olaford is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Olaford works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Olaford
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Olaford to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olaford
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Olaford as it can have severe side effects.
No, Olaford and Klonopin (clonazepam) should not be taken together at the same time because Olaford is a derivative of benzodiazepines and clonazepam belongs to the benzodiazepine class as well. Using both of these drugs together can cause increased sedation. If you are taking them together then you are advised to consult with your doctor before consuming these two medicines together.
Take Olaford as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with bone marrow depression, diabetes mellitus, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Yes, Olaford is a derivative of benzodiazepines (sedatives). It is an antipsychotic drug that belongs to the class of drug known as a thiobenzodiazepine.
Yes, Olaford may be helpful for treating anxiety in those individuals who do not respond to conventional therapy. However, this drug is only approved for the treatment of schizophrenia, Bipolar I Disorder (manic or mixed episodes) and to control the agitation associated with schizophrenia and mania.
Olaford is a brand name of olanzapine and it comes in the form of tablet, injection, and sachet. It is an atypical antipsychotic agent which belongs to the class of drug known as a thiobenzodiazepine. Olaford is a prescription drug used for the treatment of schizophrenia, Bipolar I Disorder (manic or mixed episodes) and to control the agitation associated with schizophrenia and mania.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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