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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Ozapin
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Ozapin uses
Ozapin information
This medication is a well-known drug used for the corrective treatment of neuro-psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia. Ozapin is also used for correcting mental disorders like acute mania or bipolar disorder, to be specific. This drug can also be coupled up with both divalproex and lithium, for combination therapy. Ozapin is a nascent member of the anti-psychotic group of drugs that affects the human psyche. Already an established choice of physicians and sufferers, Ozapin balances the chemicals naturally found in human brain to stabilize the agonizing symptoms of a schizophrenic. The popularity of this drug has increased in the recent times due to its better and faster actions in controlling and lessening symptoms like delusions, apathy, hallucinations, social alienation over traditional anti-psychotics drugs. Ozapin, is however, effective in treating other disorders as well.
Ozapin warnings
It is always advisable to consult your physician before taking the drug. Special care needs to be taken if you have problems pertaining to the liver or heart. Also ask your doctor whether it will be judicious or not to take this drug if you have chronic diseases like epilepsy, diabetes, enlarged prostrate, glaucoma or phenylketonuria syndromes. Listed in category C of FDA pregnancy, it is difficult to say for sure whether this drug is safe during pregnancy or not. So it is always better to consult a physician if anyone wants to use this drug during pre natal or breast-feeding stage.
Because of its nerve soothing factors, Ozapin sometimes may cause dizziness and hamper judgment, thinking, and motor skills. It can also interfere with body temperature regulation. So it is better to be very careful while driving. New users of Ozapin may experience a condition called Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome. The normally found symptoms of this condition are high fever, muscle rigidity, irregular pulse or blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, excessive perspiration, and changes in heart rhythm. Don't delay to see a doctor if any of these symptoms appear. Use of Ozapin in case of elderly women involves a risk of developing Tardive dyskinesia. This condition involves slow, rhythmical, involuntary movements. This problem, though more found in women, also surfaces in older adults. The use of this drug should be immediately stopped if any such symptom appears. Ozapin is also not advisable for children having phenylketonuria syndrome.
Ozapin may not work in harmony if you are already using any of the following drugs:
Carbamazepine
Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
Levodopa (Sinemet, Larodopa, Atamet, Stalevo)
Selegiline (Eldepryl)
Pramipexole (Mirapex)
Ropinirole (Requip)
Ozapin side effects
The most prominent side effects of the drug Ozapin include dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, fatigue, constipation, upset stomach, increased appetite, or mild trembling, weight gain etc. Consulting a physician is the best way out in such cases as there are tested alternatives to correct such side effects.
Ozapin can also give birth to serious side effects like severe abdominal pain, abnormal gait, irritation, anxiety, back pain, behavior problems, blood in urine, blurred vision, chest pain, cough, dehydration, fluctuating blood pressure, eye problems, feeling of well-being, fever, headache, hostility, indigestion, inflammation of the nasal passages and throat, insomnia, joint pain, movement disorders, muscle rigidity, nausea, nervousness, pain in arms and legs, rapid heartbeat, restlessness, abnormal dreams. Cases with decreased sex drive, dental pain, breathing trouble, emotional instability, involuntary movement, joint stiffness, menstrual irregularities, sleepiness, suicide attempts, sweating, swelling of arms and legs, thirst, twitching, urinary problems, vaginal infection, vomiting after usage of Ozapin are also abundant.
Cases with side effects like black bowel movements, stomach upset, abnormal ejaculation, bleeding, blood clots, breast pain, bone pain, breast growth in males, burping, chills, congestive heart failure, difficulty swallowing, dry eyes, dry skin, ear pain, change in taste sensation, enlarged abdomen, fever, hair loss, hangover feeling, heart attack, inability to control bowel movements, migraine, mouth sores, neck pain, neck rigidity, osteoporosis, pallor, rash, rectal bleeding, rheumatoid arthritis, ringing in the ears, sensitivity to light, stroke, sudden death, swelling of face, swollen gums, yeast infection are rare but cannot be ruled out. It is advisable to see a doctor if any such symptom appears.
Ozapin overdose
There is no denying the fact that Ozapin is a wonder drug. But to be on the safer side it is always better to consult a physician and be sure about what is the right dose for you. So far no serious cases of Ozapin overdose has been found. Overdose of the drug may not be detrimental to your existence but it can always cause fatal disorders. The symptoms of overdose generally include drowsiness and haltered speech. As soon as you feel that an overdose has been taken by mistake rush to a doctor for the corrective measures.
On the other hand, a missed dose of Ozapin does not cause harmful damages. But as soon as you notice that a dose is missed take the missed dose. But if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, just skip the earlier dose and take the scheduled one. Remember, a wonder drug can cause fatal effects if taken without care.
Ozapin usage guidelines
Always follow the doctor's prescription for the right usage guideline. Normally Ozapin tablets should be taken in with a full glass of water. Usually taken once a day, Ozapin can be taken with or without food. Ozapin is also available in an injectable form. For the right dose always consult your physician. Don't stop using this drug without consulting your physician.
If the doctor suggests certain regular diagnostic check up or blood tests for evaluating the progress and side effects of the drug, don't ignore doing that. Also to get the best results don't forget to store Ozapin at room temperature and keep away from moisture and heat.
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References
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- Dailymed."FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE; OLANZAPINE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "olanzapine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Ozapin?Depending on the reaction of the Ozapin after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Ozapin not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Ozapin addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Ozapin, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Ozapin consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
One visitor reported useful
How is the drug Ozapin useful in reducing or relieving the symptoms? How useful is it?According to the survey conducted by the website sdrugs.com, there are variable results and below are the percentages of the users that say the medicine is useful to them and that say it is not helping them much. It is not ideal to continue taking the medication if you feel it is not helping you much. Contact your healthcare provider to check if there is a need to change the medicine or if there is a need to re-evaluate your condition. The usefulness of the medicine may vary from patient to patient, depending on the other diseases he is suffering from and slightly depends on the brand name.
| Visitors | % | ||
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| Not useful | 1 | 100.0% | |
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No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported doses
What is the dose of Ozapin drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 1-5mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
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| 1-5mg | 1 | 100.0% | |
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The drugs are administered in various routes, like oral or injection form. They are administered before food or after food. How are you taking Ozapin drug, before food or after food?Click here to find out how other users of our website are taking it. For any doubts or queries on how and when the medicine is administered, contact your health care provider immediately.
| Visitors | % | ||
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| After food | 1 | 100.0% | |
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| 16-29 | 1 | 50.0% | |
| 1-5 | 1 | 50.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology