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Oligen 5 Tablet MD 10.0 tablet md in 1 strip

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Oligen 5 Tablet MD is a product of Altura Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd.

Composition: Olanzapine (5mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 55.31

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All Details About Oligen 5 Tablet MD

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Oligen 5 Tablet MD

Description:

Oligen 5 Tablet MD is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania.

Oligen 5 Tablet MD may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include dryness in the mouth, constipation, muscle rigidity, and restlessness. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

However, this medicine may increase your weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels but, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect. You should be cautious as in rare cases it may cause serious side effects like very high blood sugar levels or seizures.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Oligen 5 Tablet MD may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Oligen

  • Increased appetite
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Constipation
  • Extrapyramidal symptoms
  • Weakness
  • Weight gain
  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Increased prolactin level in blood
  • Reviseed blood lipid level
  • Increased glucose level in blood
  • Anticholinergic effects
  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Oligen 5 Tablet MD.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Oligen 5 Tablet MD may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Oligen 5 Tablet MD is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Oligen 5 Tablet MD may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Oligen 5 Tablet MD is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Oligen 5 Tablet MD is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Oligen 5 Tablet MD is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Oligen 5 Tablet MD may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Can Oligen 5 Tablet MD be used for anxiety?

The treatment of anxiety with Oligen 5 Tablet MD is not an approved indication. Oligen 5 Tablet MD has been studied for treatment of anxiety disorders but the results have not been very convincing. However, it can be used along with anxiolytics in anxiety disorders for better results.

Is Oligen 5 Tablet MD a sleeping pill?

No, Oligen 5 Tablet MD is not a sleeping pill. It belongs to the atypical antipsychotic class of medicines. It is used to treat schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions. Oligen 5 Tablet MD also helps with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder). It is a disease that causes episodes of depression, mania, and other abnormal moods.

How long does it take for Oligen 5 Tablet MD to kick in?

Oligen 5 Tablet MD may start showing initial improvement within 1-2 week of starting. However, for full benefits it may take about 4-6 weeks. You should continue taking it and consult your doctor in case you feel that Oligen 5 Tablet MD is not helping you.

What is the most important information that I should know about Oligen 5 Tablet MD?

Oligen 5 Tablet MD can cause serious side effects which include increased risk of death in elderly people who are confused, have memory loss and have lost touch with reality (dementia-related psychosis). It is important to know that it may increase blood sugar levels in diabetics and also in patients who never had diabetes. Furthermore, it may cause weight gain and high fat levels in the blood which is more common in teenagers.

Can Oligen 5 Tablet MD be taken during pregnancy?

Oligen 5 Tablet MD should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be given if benefits outweigh the risk. Using Oligen 5 Tablet MD during last 3 months of pregnancy may cause unwanted symptoms in the unborn baby. These symptoms include shaking, muscle stiffness and/or weakness, sleepiness, agitation, breathing problems, and difficulty in feeding.

Can I stop taking Oligen 5 Tablet MD if I am better?

You should not stop taking Oligen 5 Tablet MD without consulting your doctor. This is because sudden discontinuation of the medicine may cause unpleasant side effects which include sweating, unable to sleep, tremor, anxiety or nausea, and vomiting. To avoid such effects, your doctor will reduce the dose gradually before stopping the treatment.

Does smoking or alcohol interfere with working of Oligen 5 Tablet MD?

Affirmative, smoking interferes with working of Oligen 5 Tablet MD causing an increase in its metabolism. One should avoid alcohol while taking Oligen 5 Tablet MD since it may cause more drowsiness. However, if you are a smoker then your doctor may increase your dose depending on your response to treatment.

Can Oligen 5 Tablet MD be used for anxiety?

The treatment of anxiety with Oligen 5 Tablet MD is not an approved indication. Oligen 5 Tablet MD has been studied for treatment of anxiety disorders but the results have not been very convincing. However, it can be used along with anxiolytics in anxiety disorders for better results.

Is Oligen 5 Tablet MD a sleeping pill?

No, Oligen 5 Tablet MD is not a sleeping pill. It belongs to the atypical antipsychotic class of medicines. It is used to treat schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions. Oligen 5 Tablet MD also helps with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder). It is a disease that causes episodes of depression, mania, and other abnormal moods.

How long does it take for Oligen 5 Tablet MD to kick in?

Oligen 5 Tablet MD may start showing initial improvement within 1-2 week of starting. However, for full benefits it may take about 4-6 weeks. You should continue taking it and consult your doctor in case you feel that Oligen 5 Tablet MD is not helping you.

What is the most important information that I should know about Oligen 5 Tablet MD?

Oligen 5 Tablet MD can cause serious side effects which include increased risk of death in elderly people who are confused, have memory loss and have lost touch with reality (dementia-related psychosis). It is important to know that it may increase blood sugar levels in diabetics and also in patients who never had diabetes. Furthermore, it may cause weight gain and high fat levels in the blood which is more common in teenagers.

Can Oligen 5 Tablet MD be taken during pregnancy?

Oligen 5 Tablet MD should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be given if benefits outweigh the risk. Using Oligen 5 Tablet MD during last 3 months of pregnancy may cause unwanted symptoms in the unborn baby. These symptoms include shaking, muscle stiffness and/or weakness, sleepiness, agitation, breathing problems, and difficulty in feeding.

Can I stop taking Oligen 5 Tablet MD if I am better?

You should not stop taking Oligen 5 Tablet MD without consulting your doctor. This is because sudden discontinuation of the medicine may cause unpleasant side effects which include sweating, unable to sleep, tremor, anxiety or nausea, and vomiting. To avoid such effects, your doctor will reduce the dose gradually before stopping the treatment.

Does smoking or alcohol interfere with working of Oligen 5 Tablet MD?

Affirmative, smoking interferes with working of Oligen 5 Tablet MD causing an increase in its metabolism. One should avoid alcohol while taking Oligen 5 Tablet MD since it may cause more drowsiness. However, if you are a smoker then your doctor may increase your dose depending on your response to treatment.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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