Olansys F 5mg/20mg 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. Olansys F 5mg/20mg Tablet prevents the occurrence of these symptoms.
Olansys F 5mg/20mg Tablet consists of two medicines, namely: Fluoxetine and Olanzapine. Olansys F 5mg/20mg Tablet works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. The key action of Olansys F 5mg/20mg 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 Olansys F 5mg/20mg 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 Olansys F 5mg/20mg 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 Olansys F 5mg/20mg 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. Olansys F 5mg/20mg 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.