Meltolan 20mgtab
Information About Meltolan 20mgtab
About Meltolan 20mgtab
Medicine Brand MELTOLAN 20MGTAB is manufactured by ALKEM and mainly contents the generic drug Olanzapine.
Pakaging
1
Active Ingredients For Meltolan 20mgtab
Olanzapine 20 mg
Diseases List For Which Meltolan 20mgtab Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Schizophrenia Acute mixed or manic episodes in bipolar disorder
Other Significations For Meltolan 20mgtab
This Medication an antipsychotic agent prescribed for depression and psychoses
Precautions To Be Taken Before Meltolan 20mgtab
Carbamazepine Tegretol can reduce blood concentrations of olanzapine possibly necessitating higher doses of olanzapine Other drugs that may also reduce blood levels of olanzapine areomeprazole Prilosec and rifampin Smoking may reduce blood concentrations of olanzapine Ciprofloxacin Cipro diltiazem Cardizem Dilacor Tiazac erythromycin and fluvoxamine Luvox may have the opposite effect that is they may increase blood levels of olanzapine and the dose of olanzapine may need to be reduced Olanzapine can causeorthostatic hypotension a drop in blood pressure upon standing up that may cause dizziness or even fainting Taking olanzapine with eitherdiazepam Valium other related benzodiazepines or alcohol can exaggerate the orthostatic hypotension caused by olanzapine
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Meltolan 20mgtab
Can We Take Meltolan 20mgtab During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Meltolan 20mgtab
Can We Use Meltolan 20mgtab During Lactation
Lactation Class L5 Studies in breastfeeding mothers have demonstrated that there is significant and documented risk to the infant based on human experience or it is a medication that has a high risk of causing significant damage to an infant The risk of using the drug in breastfeeding women clearly outweighs any possible benefit from breastfeeding The drug is contraindicated in women who are breastfeeding an infant
Side Effects Of Meltolan 20mgtab
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity