Tolaz LA 405mg/vial Convenience Kit (Olanzapine 450mg)
$46.00 – $126.00
Country of Origin | India |
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Dosage Form | Injection |
Generic Name | Olanzapine |
Indication | Schizophrenia |
Manufacturer | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
Packaging | 1 Injection in 1 packet |
Composition | Olanzapine (405mg) |
Tolaz LA 405mg/vial Convenience Kit (Olanzapine 450mg) | |||
Pack Size | Price | Price/Unit | Add To Cart |
1 Injections | $46.00 (46/unit) | $46 | |
2 Injection/s | $89.00 (44.5/unit) | $44.5 | |
3 Injection/s | $126.00 (42/unit) | $42 |
INTRODUCTION
TOLAZ LA 405 MG INJECTION contains Olanzapine, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antipsychotics. It is used in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. The symptoms may include hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behaviour that impairs daily functioning and can be disabling.
Avoid consumption of alcohol during treatment with TOLAZ LA 405MG INJECTION as it can make you feel drowsy. Along with this treatment, your doctor might ask you to make certain lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet, regular exercise and quitting alcohol.
TOLAZ LA 405 MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients previously diagnosed with eye problems like glaucoma. Before receiving TOLAZ LA 405 MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have a history of blood clotting, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, prostate, intestine, heart, liver or kidney disease, diabetes, and seizures.
TOLAZ LA 405 MG INJECTION should be used with caution among women who are pregnant. Consult your doctor before receiving. TOLAZ LA 405 MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. TOLAZ LA 405MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in children. TOLAZ LA 405MG INJECTION is not recommended in elderly patients above 75 years of age with dementia.
The most common side effects of receiving TOLAZ LA 405MG INJECTION are changes in the levels of some blood cells, weight gain, sleepiness and feeling dizzy.
USES OF TOLAZ LA 405 MG INJECTION
- Treats schizophrenia
HOW TOLAZ LA 405 MG INJECTION WORKS
TOLAZ LA 405MG INJECTION exerts its action primarily on dopamine and serotonin. It blocks the action of dopamine which leads to a decrease in symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized speech, thought, and behavior. It also blocks the action of serotonin helping in decrease of symptoms like poor speech, unable to express emotions, low motivation, and poor attention.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
TOLAZ LA 405MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the muscle in buttock. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF TOLAZ LA 405 MG INJECTION
COMMON
- Weight gain
- Sleepiness
- Pain at the site of injection
- Increases in levels of prolactin in the blood, changes in the levels of some blood cells, circulating fats and liver enzymes
- Feel dizzy (with a slow heart rate), especially while getting up from a lying or sitting position
- Increases in the level of sugars in the blood and urine and of uric acid and creatine phosphokinase in the blood
- Restlessness, tremor, unusual movements (dyskinesias)
- Constipation, dry mouth
- Rashes
- Loss of strength, extreme tiredness, feeling more hungry
- Water retention leading to swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet
- Fever, joint pain
- Sexual dysfunctions (decreased libido in males and females or erectile dysfunction in males)
UNCOMMON
- Hypersensitivity (swelling in the mouth and throat, itching, rash)
- Worsening of diabetes, at times associated with ketoacidosis (ketones in the blood, urine)
- Seizures, muscle stiffness (even eye movements)
- Syndrome of restless legs, problems with speech (stuttering)
- Sensitivity to sunlight
- Bleeding from the nose
- Abdominal distension
- Drooling
- Memory loss or forgetfulness
- Lack of ability to urinate
- Hair loss
- Absence or decrease in menstrual periods
- Changes in breasts in males and females like an abnormal production of breast milk or abnormal growth
RARE
- Lowering of normal body temperature
- Abnormal rhythms of the heart
- Inflammation of the pancreas with severe stomach pain and fever
- Liver disease (jaundice)
- Muscle disease presenting as aches and pains and painful erection
Stop receiving TOLAZ LA 405MG INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- Excessive sleepiness, dizziness, confusion, disorientation, difficulty talking and walking, muscle stiffness or shaking, weakness, irritability, aggression, anxiety, increase in blood pressure, or convulsions and can lead to unconsciousness
- Unusual movement of face or tongue
- Blood clots in the veins, especially in the legs (swelling, pain, and redness in the legs), which may travel through blood vessels to the lungs, causing chest pain and difficulty in breathing
- A combination of fever, faster breathing, sweating, muscle stiffness and drowsiness
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Dizziness:
Lie down until dizziness is resolved, then get up slowly. Get adequate rest. Drink plenty of water and other fluids. Avoid coffee, cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs. Consult your doctor if your symptom gets worse or persist.
Dry mouth:
Sip water regularly and other sugar free liquids. Do not use alcohol-containing mouthwashes because they can make your mouth dry, use the one that is used only for dry mouth. Limit your caffeine intake. Avoid smoking or using tobacco products. Consult your doctor if your symptom gets worse or persist.
Constipation:
Eat plenty of fiber rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and cereals and drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly. Consult your doctor if your symptom gets worse or persist.
Stomach pain:
Try to rest and relax. Try to have smaller and more frequent meals and have them slowly. Keep a heat pad on your stomach. Consult your doctor if your symptom gets worse or persist.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
TOLAZ LA 405MG INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
BREASTFEEDING
TOLAZ LA 405MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it can pass through breast milk. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive and use machines after receiving TOLAZ LA 405 MG INJECTION as it can make you feel drowsy.
ALCOHOL
Do not drink alcohol while receiving TOLAZ LA 405 MG INJECTION as it can make you feel drowsy.
KIDNEY
TOLAZ LA 405MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before receiving TOLAZ LA 405MG INJECTION.
LIVER
TOLAZ LA 405MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before receiving TOLAZ LA 405MG INJECTION.
ALLERGY
Inform your doctor before receiving TOLAZ LA 405MG INJECTION if you are allergic to Olanzapine.
HEART DISEASE
TOLAZ LA 405MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with heart disease, heart attack, sick sinus syndrome (abnormal heart rhythms), unstable angina or low blood pressure. Consult your doctor before receiving TOLAZ LA 405 MG INJECTION.
OTHERS
TOLAZ LA 405MG INJECTION is not recommended for use if you:
- Have an allergic reaction such as rash, itching, a swollen face, swollen lips or shortness of breath
- Have been previously diagnosed with eye problems such as certain kinds of glaucoma (increased pressure in eye)
- Have dementia (especially in elderly patients)
Before receiving TOLAZ LA 405MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you:
- Or your family has a history of blood clots or blood disorders
- Have stroke/mini stroke (temporary symptoms of stroke)
- Have Parkinson’s disease
- Have prostate problems
- Have blocked intestine (paralytic ileus)
- Have diabetes
- Have seizures
- May have salt depletion because of prolonged severe diarrhea and vomiting
Use in pediatrics:
TOLAZ LA 405MG INJECTION is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age. Consult your doctor before receiving TOLAZ LA 405MG INJECTION.
Use in geriatrics:
TOLAZ LA 405MG INJECTION is not recommended for elderly patients above 75 years of age, especially patients with dementia. It should be used with caution in patients above 65 years of age. Consult your doctor before receiving TOLAZ LA 405MG INJECTION.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before receiving TOLAZ LA 405 MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- Diuretics (water tablets)
- Antidepressants or medicines for anxiety or to help you sleep (tranquillizers like benzodiazepines)
- Medicines for Parkinson’s disease (Ex. carbamazepine, fluvoxamine, or ciprofloxacin)
Overdosage:
TOLAZ LA 405 MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms like rapid beating of the heart, agitation, problems with speech, unusual movements (especially of the face or tongue), reduced level of consciousness, acute confusion, seizures. contact your doctor immediately.
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