Tolaz MD 5mg Tablet 10'S

Introduction About TOLAZ MD

TOLAZ MD is used in the management of schizophrenia and severe m
bipolar disorders and its recurrence. It contains Olanzapine which belongs to
group of medicines known as Antipsychotics. It works by blocking certain brain
receptors for dopamine and serotonin, which helps to reduce symptoms like
hallucinations and mood swings in conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar
disorder.

Along with this management, your doctor might ask you to make certain lifestyle
changes, such as eating a healthy diet, regular exercise and quitting alcohol.
Prior to the management, your doctor may want you to take several blood tests to
understand the existing condition. Avoid consum
management with TOLAZ MD as it can make you feel drowsy. TOLAZ MD is not
recommended for use in patients previously diagnosed with eye problems like
glaucoma or dementia in elderly. Before taking TOLAZ MD, inform your doctor if
you have a history of blood clotting, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, prostate,
intestine, heart, liver or kidney disease, diabetes, and seizures.

TOLAZ MD should be used with caution among women who are pregnant. It is not
recommended for use in breastfeeding women and in children and adolescents less
than 18 years of age. TOLAZ MD should be used with caution in elderly patients
with dementia. The most common side effects are changes in the levels of some
blood cells, weight gain, sleepiness and feeling dizzy.

Uses Of TOLAZ MD

It is used in the management of the psychotic conditions such as:

• Schizophrenia
• Severe m

How TOLAZ MD Works

TOLAZ MD contains Olanzapine which belongs to antipsychotics that works by
altering the activity of certain chemicals in the brain, particularly dopamine
and serotonin. It blocks receptors for these chemicals, which helps to reduce
symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and mood swings in conditions like
schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. By balancing these neurotransmitters,
olanzapine helps stabilize mood, improve thinking, and reduce agitation.

How to use TOLAZ MD

• For Tablet: Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine
• For Mouth Dissolving or Orally disintegrating tablet: Place the medicine inside your mouth and allow it to dissolve completely. Do not swallow or chew the medicine
• For Dispersible Tablet (DT): Drop the medicine in a glass of water and allow it to dissolve. Consume the mixture once the medicine dissolves completely
• Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition
• Continue to take TOLAZ MD for the stipulated duration prescribed by your doctor to achieve better results

Side Effects Of TOLAZ MD

Common side effects of TOLAZ MD:

• weight gain
• sleepiness
• increases in levels of prolactin in the blood
• changes in the levels of some blood cells
• feel dizzy (with a slow heart rate), especially while getting up from a lying or sitting position
• restlessness, tremor, unusual movements
• constipation
• dry mouth
• rashes
• loss of strength, extreme tiredness, feeling more hungry
• swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet
• fever, joint pain
• sexual dysfunction
• seizures, muscle stiffness
• syndrome of restless legs, problems with speech (stuttering)
• memory loss or forgetfulness
• hair loss
• changes in breasts in males and females like an abnormal production of breast milk or abnormal growth

Stop taking TOLAZ MD and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any
of the following side effects:

• unusual movement of face or tongue
• blood clots in the veins especially in the legs (swelling, pain, and redness in the leg), which may travel through blood vessels to the lungs causing chest pain and difficulty in breathing
• fever, faster breathing, sweating, muscle stiffness and drowsiness

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

Use with CautionTOLAZ MD should be used with caution in pregnant women.

!### Breastfeeding

ContraindicatedTOLAZ MD is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it can pass
through breast milk.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Use with CautionDo not drive and use machines while taking TOLAZ MD as it can make you feel
drowsy.

!### Alcohol

ContraindicatedDo not drink alcohol while taking TOLAZ MD as it can make you feel drowsy.

!### Kidney

Use with CautionTOLAZ MD should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease.

!### Liver

Use with CautionTOLAZ MD should be used with caution in patients with liver disease.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not take TOLAZ MD if you are allergic to Olanzapine or any other ingredients
of this medicine.

!### Heart Disease

Use with CautionTOLAZ MD should be used with caution in patients with heart disease.

!### Use In Pediatrics

ContraindicatedTOLAZ MD is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

!### Use In Geriatrics

Consult your doctorTOLAZ MD should be used with caution in elderly patients. Your doctor will
decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body
weight and disease condition. Constant monitoring on blood pressure, blood sugar
levels and cholesterol levels is recommended in elderly patients. It is not
suitable for elders with dementia.

Others

It is not recommended for use if you:

• have been previously diagnosed with eye problems such as certain kinds of glaucoma
• have dementia (especially in elderly patients)

Before taking the medicine, inform your doctor if you:

• you or your family has a history of blood clots or blood disorders
• have a stroke or mini stroke
• have Parkinson’s disease
• have prostate problems, blocked intestine
• have diabetes
• have seizures
• have salt depletion because of prolonged severe diarrhea and vomiting
• are intolerant to some sugar
• have phenylketonuria (increase phenylal

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking TOLAZ MD, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the
following medicine:

• diuretics
• antidepressants
• tranquillizers
• antiparkinsonian agents (Ex. carbamazepine, fluvoxamine, or ciprofloxacin)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of TOLAZ MD, consult your
doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are rapid
beating of the heart, agitation, problems with speech, unusual movements
(especially of the face or tongue), reduced level of consciousness, acute
confusion, seizures.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Olanzapine
Pharmacological Category	:	Antipsychotics
Therapeutic Indication	:	Schizophrenia, M
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Orally disintegrating tablet, Mouth dissolving Tablet

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FAQs About TOLAZ MD

Q: Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking TOLAZ MD?

A: Yes, avoid alcohol while taking TOLAZ MD since it may cause more drowsiness.

Q: Can I stop taking TOLAZ MD?

A: Do not stop taking TOLAZ MD just because you feel better. It is important
that you should take for as long as your doctor tells you. If you suddenly stop
taking TOLAZ MD symptoms such as sweating, unable to sleep, tremor, anxiety or
nausea and vomiting might occur.

Q: Is TOLAZ MD a sleeping pill?

A: No. TOLAZ MD is an antipsychotic used to manage schizophrenia and bipolar
disorder (m
and other abnormal moods.

Q: Can TOLAZ MD be taken during pregnancy?

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