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Olans MD-20 Tablet is an antipsychotic medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This medication helps to improve mood, behavior, and thoughts by preventing the effects of dopamine and serotonin, two chemical messengers in the brain. Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, restlessness, tremors/shakiness, stomach upset, dry mouth, constipation, increased appetite, fatigue, and weight gain.

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Composition :

OLANZAPINE-20MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Saanso Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Olans MD-20 Tablet

Olans MD-20 Tablet is used to treat schizophrenia and manic depression (bipolar disorder). Schizophrenia is a mental condition in which the person may feel, hear or see things that are not there (hallucinations), believe things that are not true, and feel unusually suspicious or confused. Manic depression, or bipolar disorder, is a serious brain disorder in which a person experiences extreme mood swings (variance in thinking) and frequent mood and behavioural changes.

Olans MD-20 Tablet contains 'Olanzapine' that works by restoring the balance of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) in the brain and improves thinking mood, and behaviour. It helps in clear thinking and decreases hallucinations. It is used for treating manic episodes of bipolar disorder and agitation in schizophrenia.

Take Olans MD-20 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, restlessness, tremors/shakiness, stomach upset, dry mouth, constipation, increased appetite, fatigue, decreased libido, swelling of the hands or feet, and weight gain. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Olans MD-20 Tablet is not recommended for treatment in patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis. Inform your doctor beforehand if you have a history of allergic reactions to Olanzapine, Alzheimer's disease, liver or kidney diseases, heart problems, breathing problems, high cholesterol, glaucoma, diabetes, breast cancer, enlarged prostate, or fits before starting this medicine. If you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or a breastfeeding mother, inform your doctor before starting Olans MD-20 Tablet . This medicine is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.

Uses of Olans MD-20 Tablet

Olans MD-20 Tablet is used in the treatment of Schizophrenia and Manic depression (bipolar disorder). The detailed uses of Olans MD-20 Tablet are as follows:<br/>• Bipolar Disorder Management: Olans MD-20 Tablet is frequently used to help stabilize mood and lessen the frequency of mood swings by treating the manic and depressed episodes linked to bipolar disorder.<br/>• Treatment for Schizophrenia: This drug helps people with schizophrenia manage symptoms like delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking, which helps them live healthier lives.<br/>• Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Olans MD-20 Tablet may be recommended to treat the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, allowing patients to feel less stressed and anxious.<br/>• Adjunctive Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder: Olans MD-20 Tablet is sometimes used as an adjuvant treatment to help people with major depressive disorder who are not responding well to conventional antidepressants.<br/>

Directions for Use

  • Olans MD-20 Tablet can be taken with food to help reduce the risk of stomach upset.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Take the medicine and place it on your tongue. Let it disperse/dissolve in your oral cavity, and swallow it.
  • Do not touch the medicine with wet hands
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.
  • It dissolve rapidly when placed on the tongue. There is no need to take the medicine with water.

Medicinal Benefits

Olans MD-20 Tablet is used to treat schizophrenia and manic depression (bipolar disorder). It effectively treats manic episodes of bipolar disorder and agitation in schizophrenia. It contains 'Olanzapine,' which belongs to the class of atypical antipsychotics. It works by restoring the balance of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) in the brain. It is also known to improve thinking, mood, and behaviour. It helps in clear thinking and relieves psychotic symptoms like hallucinations.

How Olans MD-20 Tablet Works

Olans MD-20 Tablet contains Olanzapine that works by restoring the balance of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) in the brain and improves thinking mood, and behaviour. It helps in clear thinking and decreases hallucinations. It is used for treating manic episodes of bipolar disorder and agitation in schizophrenia.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Olans MD-20 Tablet out of the sight and reach of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Olans MD-20 Tablet

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, slurred speech, agitation, fast heartbeat, uncontrolled sudden movements, and coma. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Olans MD-20 Tablet is not recommended for treatment in patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any allergic reactions, liver or kidney diseases, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, heart problems, breathing problems, high cholesterol, glaucoma, diabetes, bowel problems, breathing problem during sleep (sleep apnea), low white blood cell count, breast cancer, enlarged prostate, or fits before starting Olans MD-20 Tablet . Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before starting this medicine. Olans MD-20 Tablet is not recommended during breastfeeding. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might lead to increased side effects like dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Olans MD-20 Tablet may decrease your mental alertness, making you feel dizzy or drowsy. Olans MD-20 Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years of age as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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OlanzapinePotassium citrate
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OlanzapinePotassium citrate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Olans MD-20 Tablet:
Taking Olans MD-20 Tablet with Potassium citrate can increase the irritant effects of potassium on your stomach and upper intestine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Olans MD-20 Tablet and Potassium citrate is not recommended as it leads to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like severe abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, and/or black, tarry stools, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Olans MD-20 Tablet:
Taking Olans MD-20 Tablet with Potassium chloride can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Olans MD-20 Tablet and Potassium chloride is not recommended as it leads to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like severe abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, and/or black, tarry stools, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Olans MD-20 Tablet:
Taking Olans MD-20 Tablet with Pramipexole can increase the risk and severity of side effects and reduce the effectiveness of Pramipexole.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Olans MD-20 Tablet and Pramipexole is not recommended as it leads to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. If you experience any symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, and lightheadedness, contact a doctor immediately. Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery, and be careful while getting up from a sitting or lying position. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Olans MD-20 Tablet:
When Ropinirole is taken with Olans MD-20 Tablet, it may reduce the effectiveness of ropinirole.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ropinirole with Olans MD-20 Tablet is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as drowsiness, low blood pressure, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
How does the drug interact with Olans MD-20 Tablet:
Using ketamine together with Olans MD-20 Tablet may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, excessive sedation, and respiratory depression, impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of ketamine of Olans MD-20 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. If you experience any symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Avoid alcohol and activities requiring mental alertness such as driving, operating hazardous machinery, or engaging in potentially hazardous activities until you know how the medications affect you. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Olans MD-20 Tablet:
Coadministration of metoclopramide with Olans MD-20 Tablet can increase the risk of uncontrolled movement disorders.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Olans MD-20 Tablet with metoclopramide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like muscle spasms or movements that you can't stop or control, such as lip smacking, chewing, puckering, frowning or scowling, tongue thrusting, teeth clenching, jaw twitching, blinking, eye-rolling, shaking or jerking of arms and legs, tremor, jitteriness, restlessness, pacing, and foot tapping, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Olans MD-20 Tablet:
Co-administration of Tetrabenazine and Olans MD-20 Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm and the severity of side effects associated with Olans MD-20 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Tetrabenazine and Olans MD-20 Tablet can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like muscle spasms or movements that you can't stop or control, such as lip smacking, chewing, frowning or scowling, tongue thrusting, teeth clenching, jaw twitching, blinking, eye-rolling, shaking or jerking of arms and legs, tremor, restlessness, and foot tapping, fever, heat intolerance, excessive sweating, stiffness, difficulty moving or swallowing, sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and fast or pounding heartbeats, contact your doctor immediately. Avoid activities requiring mental alertness, such as driving or operating machinery, until you know how these medications affect you and do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Olans MD-20 Tablet:
When used together, Midazolam and Olans MD-20 Tablet can cause low blood pressure, shallow breathing, weak pulse, muscle weakness, drowsiness, dizziness and slurred speech.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining of Olans MD-20 Tablet and Midazolam can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you experience any symptoms consult the doctor immediately. Avoid activities requiring mental alertness until you know how these medications will affect you and do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OlanzapineEsketamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olans MD-20 Tablet:
Using esketamine together with Olans MD-20 Tablet can increase side effects such as drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking, judgment, reaction speed, and motor coordination.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of esketamine and Olans MD-20 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. If you experience any symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until the next day after a restful sleep and do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
OlanzapineIomeprol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olans MD-20 Tablet:
The combined use of Iomeprol and Olans MD-20 Tablet can increase the risk of seizures as Iomeprol be injected directly into the spine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Olans MD-20 Tablet with Iomeprol can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you have seizures or a head injury, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain proper weight by following a healthy diet.
  • Exercise regularly as it helps in less cognitive decline and brain volume loss.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Try to avoid stress by practising meditation or yoga.
  • Include fruits and vegetables in your diet as they contain antioxidants.
  • Eat nutritious food as it helps in cognitive stimulation.
  • Limit foods with high cholesterol and saturated fats.
  • Cut down on sugar, salt and processed foods.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Follow a healthy lifestyle as it helps in improving overall health and possibly protects the brain.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

It is advised to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Olans MD-20 Tablet . Alcohol intake and Olans MD-20 Tablet may cause increased dizziness and drowsiness. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Olans MD-20 Tablet is a pregnancy category C drug. Using antipsychotic drugs during the third trimester of pregnancy can cause muscle problems in newborn babies. Please inform your doctor before taking Olans MD-20 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to conceive. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before prescribing Olans MD-20 Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Olans MD-20 Tablet is excreted into the breast milk; hence it is not recommended for a nursing mother. Inform your doctor before taking Olans MD-20 Tablet if you are a breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Unsafe

Olans MD-20 Tablet may make you feel dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive if you are not mentally alert or experience any symptoms that affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please inform your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns.

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Kidney

Caution

Please inform your doctor before using Olans MD-20 Tablet if you suffer from severe kidney impairment. Your doctor may adjust the dose if necessary based on your condition.

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Children

Unsafe

Olans MD-20 Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy is not established.

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FAQs

Olans MD-20 Tablet is used to treat schizophrenia and manic depression (bipolar disorder).

Olans MD-20 Tablet contains Olanzapine which works by balancing the chemical messengers like dopamine and serotonin located in the brain, improving mood, behaviour and thoughts.

Olans MD-20 Tablet may make you sweat less and can likely cause heart stroke. Hence, limiting activities that cause overheating, like an exercise in hot weather or using hot tubs, is advised. Drink plenty of fluids and dress lightly.

No, Olans MD-20 Tablet is not a sleeping aid. It's an antipsychotic medication used to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, not insomnia. If you need help with sleep, consult your healthcare provider or pharmacist for appropriate guidance and treatment.

Do not stop taking Olans MD-20 Tablet suddenly; otherwise, your symptoms may return. If you need to stop taking olanzapine, your doctor will help you come off it by gradually reducing your dose. This will help prevent withdrawal symptoms.

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Please inform your doctor before taking Olans MD-20 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before prescribing Olans MD-20 Tablet .

Olans MD-20 Tablet should be used with caution in the medical history of allergic reactions, liver or kidney diseases, heart problems, breathing problems, Alzheimer's disease, high cholesterol, glaucoma, diabetes, stomach/intestinal problems, breathing problem during sleep (sleep apnea), low white blood cell count, breast cancer, enlarged prostate, or fits. Please let your doctor know if you have any other medical problems before starting Olans MD-20 Tablet .

Olans MD-20 Tablet may cause dizziness or drowsiness. To ensure your safety, avoid driving or operating machinery if you're not mentally alert or experiencing symptoms that affect your concentration.

The common side effects of the Olans MD-20 Tablet are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, sores in the mouth and throat, pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet, pain, itching, redness, swelling, blisters, or sores in the place where the medication was injected, hair loss, pain, weakness, loss in ability to taste food. However, these symptoms vanish as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms become worse, please consult a doctor for relief.

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