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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Oleanz Plus Tablet is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression). It contains Fluoxetine and Olanzapine which work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as drowsiness, lightheadedness, restlessness, irritability, tremors, dry mouth, constipation, and increased appetite. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Oleanz Plus Tablet

Oleanz Plus Tablet belongs to the class of antipsychotics used in the treatment of schizophrenia or psychosis and bipolar disorder (manic depression). Schizophrenia is characterized by symptoms of hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not real) and delusions (wrong beliefs). Manic episodes of excitement or depression characterize bipolar disorder. Oleanz Plus Tablet prevents the occurrence of these symptoms. 

Oleanz Plus Tablet consists of two medicines, namely: Fluoxetine and Olanzapine. Oleanz Plus Tablet works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. The key action of Oleanz Plus Tablet is to block some of the dopamine receptors in the brain and to correct the overactivity of dopamine. On the other hand, it also affects other brain neurotransmitters, such as serotonin (5-HT), which may lead to its beneficial effects. Altogether Oleanz Plus Tablet may help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life.

You are suggested to take $ame for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Common side-effects of Oleanz Plus Tablet are drowsiness, lightheadedness, restlessness, irritability, tremor, dry mouth, constipation, increased appetite, extreme fatigue, decreased libido, swelling of the hands or feet, or weight gain. Inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Do not take Oleanz Plus Tablet if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients present in this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have a medical history of dementia, glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), stroke, heart diseases, diabetes, liver or kidney disease, Parkinson’s disease (brain disorder), epilepsy (seizures), prostate problems, a blocked intestine (Paralytic ileus), and blood disorders. Oleanz Plus Tablet may increase blood glucose levels, so inform your doctor immediately if you have symptoms such as increased thirst or urination. It may also cause weight gain and increase fat levels in the body.

Uses of Oleanz Plus Tablet

Treatment of Schizophrenia (mental illness), bipolar disorder (manic depression).

Directions for Use

Swallow the medicines as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Oleanz Plus Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia or psychosis and bipolar disorder (manic depression). Oleanz Plus Tablet works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. The key action of Oleanz Plus Tablet is to block some of the dopamine receptors in the brain and to correct the overactivity of dopamine. On the other hand, it also affects other brain neurotransmitters, such as serotonin (5-HT), which may lead to its beneficial effects. Altogether Oleanz Plus Tablet may help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life.

How Oleanz Plus Tablet Works

Oleanz Plus Tablet consists of two medicines, namely: Fluoxetine and Olanzapine. Oleanz Plus Tablet works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. The key action of Oleanz Plus Tablet is to block some of the dopamine receptors in the brain and to correct the overactivity of dopamine. On the other hand, it also affects other brain neurotransmitters, such as serotonin (5-HT), which may lead to its beneficial effects. Altogether Oleanz Plus Tablet may help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Oleanz Plus Tablet

Take Oleanz Plus Tablet only as prescribed by the physician. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include fast/irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, seizures, and fainting. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Oleanz Plus Tablet if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients present in this medicine or have a medical history of eye problems such as glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye). Before taking Oleanz Plus Tablet , talk to your doctor if you or your family have a history of blood clots, stroke, or heart diseases and if you are above 65 years and have a history of dementia (memory loss). Oleanz Plus Tablet may cause weight gain and increase blood glucose and cholesterol levels. Inform your doctor if you are previously diagnosed with diabetes, liver or kidney disease, Parkinson’s disease (brain disorder), epilepsy, prostate problems, a blocked intestine (Paralytic ileus) or blood disorders.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Oleanz Plus Tablet:
Taking Oleanz Plus Tablet with Potassium chloride can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Oleanz Plus 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 Oleanz Plus Tablet:
Taking Oleanz Plus 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 Oleanz Plus 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.
OlanzapinePotassium citrate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Oleanz Plus Tablet:
Taking Oleanz Plus 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 Oleanz Plus 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 Oleanz Plus Tablet:
When Ropinirole is taken with Oleanz Plus Tablet, it may reduce the effectiveness of ropinirole.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ropinirole with Oleanz Plus 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.
OlanzapineRemifentanil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Oleanz Plus Tablet:
Combining Oleanz Plus Tablet with Remifentanil can cause central nervous system depression such as Oleanz Plus Tablet can lead to serious side effects including respiratory distress, intestinal obstruction, fecal impaction.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Oleanz Plus Tablet and Remifentanil together can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you experience any symptoms like feeling tired, having trouble breathing, feeling dizzy or drowsy, difficulty focusing, taking pain or cough medications, constipation, blockage in your intestines, difficulty passing stool, hard or dry stool, less frequent bowel movements, stomach problems, feeling sick, feeling bloated, having stomach pain, or swelling contact the doctor immediately. you should avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how they affect you and do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
OlanzapineViloxazine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Oleanz Plus Tablet:
The combined use of Viloxazine and Oleanz Plus Tablet can increase the blood levels of Oleanz Plus Tablet and side effects of viloxazine

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Viloxazine and Oleanz Plus Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, increased appetite, weight gain, increased blood sugar, low blood pressure (especially at the start of treatment or after a dose increase), blood pressure increases, priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity), irregular heart rhythm, and seizures, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
OlanzapinePethidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Oleanz Plus Tablet:
Combining Oleanz Plus Tablet with Pethidine can cause central nervous system depression such as Oleanz Plus Tablet can lead to serious side effects including respiratory distress, intestinal obstruction, fecal impaction.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Oleanz Plus Tablet and Pethidine together can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you experience any symptoms like feeling tired, having trouble breathing, feeling dizzy or drowsy, difficulty focusing, taking pain or cough medications, constipation, blockage in your intestines, difficulty passing stool, hard or dry stool, less frequent bowel movements, stomach problems, feeling sick, feeling bloated, having stomach pain, or swelling contact the doctor immediately. you should avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how they affect you and do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Oleanz Plus Tablet:
Co-administration of Tetrabenazine and Oleanz Plus Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm and the severity of side effects associated with Oleanz Plus Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Tetrabenazine and Oleanz Plus 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.
OlanzapineEnoxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Oleanz Plus Tablet:
The combined use of Enoxacin and Oleanz Plus Tablet can increase the blood levels and side effects of Oleanz Plus Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Enoxacin and Oleanz Plus Tablet can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, increased appetite, weight gain, priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity), irregular heart rhythm, and seizures, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Oleanz Plus Tablet:
Using Morphine together with Oleanz Plus Tablet can increase the risk of central nervous system depression (a physiological state that can result in a decreased rate of breathing, decreased heart rate, and loss of consciousness).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Oleanz Plus Tablet and Morphine together can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in judgment contact a doctor immediately. You should avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Monitor your mood. Keep track of your mood regularly, including factors such as sleep, medicine, and activities that can impact your mood. 

  • Exercise daily. Exercise is nice to relieve tension. It can also avoid the weight gain that can be a side effect of your bipolar medication.

  • You may also practice calming techniques such as meditation and deep breathing exercises.

  • Sleep well. Having enough sleep will help to stabilize your mood.

  • Eat a healthy diet. Certain foods may affect your mood more than others. Consider keeping a food log to track what you eat and how certain foods make you feel. Talk to your doctor or nutritionist about foods that may help stabilize your mood.

  • Stay optimistic. It will take time for your symptoms to improve after you start bipolar therapy, but you will feel relaxed knowing that you will get better and that the worst is most definitely behind you.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIPSYCHOTICS
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Patients taking Oleanz Plus Tablet should avoid taking alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Oleanz Plus Tablet should be used in pregnant women only when prescribed by a doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Oleanz Plus Tablet should not be given to breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Unsafe

Oleanz Plus Tablet causes drowsiness. So, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery after taking Oleanz Plus Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Oleanz Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases.

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Kidney

Caution

Oleanz Plus Tablet should be used in patients with kidney diseases only when prescribed by a doctor. Dose adjustments and regular monitoring of electrolytes may be required as it may alter electrolyte levels in the body.

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Children

Unsafe

Oleanz Plus Tablet should not be prescribed in children below 12 years of age.

Have a query?

FAQs

Oleanz Plus Tablet is used to treat schizophrenia (mental illness) and bipolar disorder (manic depression). It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Oleanz Plus Tablet can decrease anxiety, irritability or agitation. However, you should consult a doctor before using Oleanz Plus Tablet for any condition.

Long-term use of Oleanz Plus Tablet may cause dyskinesia (a movement disorder) in some cases. However, your doctor will prescribe this medication if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Oleanz Plus Tablet can be used to treat mood disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression. However, you should not take this medication without a doctor’s advice.

Oleanz Plus Tablet may cause decreased libido in men and women. It can cause erectile dysfunction in men as it can alter testosterone levels. Consult a doctor if you experience erectile dysfunction after taking Oleanz Plus Tablet .

Stopping Oleanz Plus Tablet abruptly can cause withdrawal symptoms, and stopping it too early could make your illness come back. Please consult your doctor if you want to stop taking Oleanz Plus Tablet .

Oleanz Plus Tablet may cause severe side effects, such as memory loss and loss of contact with reality. It is important to know that it may raise blood sugar levels in diabetics and in patients who have never had diabetes. It can also induce weight gain and high blood fat levels which are more common in adolescents.

No, Oleanz Plus Tablet is not a sleeping pill. It is an antipsychotic medication used in the treatment of schizophrenia or psychosis and bipolar disorder (manic depression).

Oleanz Plus Tablet should be used by pregnant women only when prescribed by a doctor. Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

Do not discontinue Oleanz Plus Tablet without consulting your doctor as stopping Oleanz Plus Tablet suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms. To treat your condition effectively, keep taking Oleanz Plus Tablet for the prescribed duration.

Avoid smoking as it might interfere with the working of Oleanz Plus Tablet . Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with Oleanz Plus Tablet as it may cause increased drowsiness.

Common side-effects of Oleanz Plus Tablet are drowsiness, lightheadedness, restlessness, irritability, tremors, dry mouth, constipation, increased appetite, extreme fatigue, decreased libido, swelling of the hands or feet, or weight gain. Inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063
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