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Composition :

OLANZAPINE-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Index Pharma

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About Indolan 10 MD Tablet

Indolan 10 MD 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.

Indolan 10 MD 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 Indolan 10 MD 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.

Indolan 10 MD 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 Indolan 10 MD Tablet . This medicine is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.

Uses of Indolan 10 MD Tablet

Indolan 10 MD Tablet is used in the treatment of Schizophrenia and Manic depression (bipolar disorder). The detailed uses of Indolan 10 MD Tablet are as follows:<br/>• Bipolar Disorder Management: Indolan 10 MD 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: Indolan 10 MD 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: Indolan 10 MD 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

  • Indolan 10 MD 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

Indolan 10 MD 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 Indolan 10 MD Tablet Works

Indolan 10 MD 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

What if I have taken an overdose of Indolan 10 MD 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

Indolan 10 MD 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 Indolan 10 MD Tablet . Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before starting this medicine. Indolan 10 MD 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 Indolan 10 MD Tablet may decrease your mental alertness, making you feel dizzy or drowsy. Indolan 10 MD 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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How does the drug interact with Indolan 10 MD Tablet:
Co-administration of Ketorolac together with Indomethacin may increase the risk of side effects in the gastrointestinal tract such as inflammation, bleeding, and ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Indolan 10 MD Tablet with Ketorolac is not recommended, as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Indolan 10 MD Tablet:
Co-administration of Indomethacin with Cidofovir can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Indolan 10 MD Tablet with Cidofovir is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be used if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, decreased hunger, increased or decreased urination, weight gain or loss that occurs suddenly, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, cramping in the muscles, weakness, confusion, and irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Indolan 10 MD Tablet:
Taking Indomethacin with Everolimus can increase the risk of kidney damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Everolimus and Indomethacin together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, increased or decreased urination, weight gain or loss that occurs suddenly, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, cramping in the muscles, fatigue, weakness, disorientation, confusion, and irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Indolan 10 MD Tablet:
Taking leflunomide together with indomethacin may raise the risk of liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, indomethacin can be taken with Leflunomide, if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, exhaustion, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, light stools, and skin or eye yellowing, decreased hunger, consult a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Indolan 10 MD Tablet:
Using Indomethacin with Adefovir dipivoxil can increase the risk of kidney damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Indolan 10 MD Tablet with Adefovir dipivoxil can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you have nausea, vomiting, decreased hunger, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, swelling, breathing difficulty, bone pain, muscle cramps, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Indolan 10 MD Tablet:
Taking Indomethacin with Etodolac can increase the risk of side effects (inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Etodolac and Indomethacin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Indolan 10 MD Tablet:
Co-administration of Indomethacin with Ibrutinib can increase the likelihood and seriousness of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Indolan 10 MD Tablet with Ibrutinib together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Indolan 10 MD Tablet:
Taking lithium with indomethacin may significantly increase the blood levels of lithium.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Indolan 10 MD Tablet with Lithium together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, diarrhoea, vomiting, muscle weakness, muscle incoordination, shaking of hands and legs, blurred vision, ringing in the ear, excessive thirst, and increased urination consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Indolan 10 MD Tablet:
The combined use of Indolan 10 MD Tablet and Ibuprofen can increase the risk of side effects in the gastrointestinal tract such as inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and rarely, perforation.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Indolan 10 MD Tablet and Ibuprofen together can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Indolan 10 MD Tablet:
Coadministration of Indomethacin and Apixaban may raise the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Indomethacin and Apixaban may cause an interaction, it is still possible to take it if your doctor advises you to. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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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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ANTIPSYCHOTICS
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Alcohol

Unsafe

It is advised to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Indolan 10 MD Tablet . Alcohol intake and Indolan 10 MD Tablet may cause increased dizziness and drowsiness. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Indolan 10 MD 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 Indolan 10 MD Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to conceive. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before prescribing Indolan 10 MD Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Indolan 10 MD Tablet is excreted into the breast milk; hence it is not recommended for a nursing mother. Inform your doctor before taking Indolan 10 MD Tablet if you are a breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Unsafe

Indolan 10 MD 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 Indolan 10 MD 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

Indolan 10 MD 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

Indolan 10 MD Tablet is used to treat schizophrenia and manic depression (bipolar disorder).

Indolan 10 MD Tablet contains Olanzapine which works by balancing the chemical messengers like dopamine and serotonin located in the brain, improving mood, behaviour and thoughts.

Indolan 10 MD 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, Indolan 10 MD 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 Indolan 10 MD 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 Indolan 10 MD Tablet if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before prescribing Indolan 10 MD Tablet .

Indolan 10 MD 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 Indolan 10 MD Tablet .

Indolan 10 MD 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 Indolan 10 MD 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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