Oxalitero 100mg Injection
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Product introduction
Oxalitero 100mg Injection is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania.
Oxalitero 100mg Injection is used to treat schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease (a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement and balance) in whom other medicines have not worked.
Oxalitero 100mg Injection is used to treat schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease (a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement and balance) in whom other medicines have not worked.
Uses of Oxalitero Injection
Benefits of Oxalitero Injection
In Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Oxalitero 100mg Injection helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.
In Treatment of Mania
Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Oxalitero 100mg Injection helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Oxalitero 100mg Injection will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.
Side effects of Oxalitero Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Oxalitero
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Dryness in mouth
- Weight gain
- Increased prolactin level in blood
- Constipation
- Restlessness
- Tremors
- Muscle stiffness
How to use Oxalitero Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Oxalitero 100mg Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Oxalitero 100mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Oxalitero 100mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Oxalitero 100mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Oxalitero 100mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Oxalitero 100mg Injection is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Oxalitero 100mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Oxalitero 100mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Oxalitero 100mg Injection works well in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
- It is less likely to cause heart and movement problems as compared to other similar medicines.
- It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see full effects on thoughts and mood. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Oxalitero 100mg Injection can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Do not stop taking Oxalitero 100mg Injection without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Thienobenzodiazepine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Atypical Antipsychotics
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can Oxalitero 100mg Injection be used for anxiety?
The treatment of anxiety with Oxalitero 100mg Injection is not an approved indication. Oxalitero 100mg Injection has been studied for treatment of anxiety disorders but the results have not been very convincing. However, it can be used along with anxiolytics in anxiety disorders for better results.
Is Oxalitero 100mg Injection a sleeping pill?
No, Oxalitero 100mg Injection is not a sleeping pill. It belongs to the atypical antipsychotic class of medicines. It is used to treat schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions. Oxalitero 100mg Injection also helps with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder). It is a disease that causes episodes of depression, mania, and other abnormal moods.
What is the most important information that I should know about Oxalitero 100mg Injection?
Oxalitero 100mg Injection can cause serious side effects which include increased risk of death in elderly people who are confused, have memory loss and have lost touch with reality (dementia-related psychosis). It is important to know that it may increase blood sugar levels in diabetics and also in patients who never had diabetes. Furthermore, it may cause weight gain and high fat levels in the blood which is more common in teenagers.
Can Oxalitero 100mg Injection be taken during pregnancy?
Oxalitero 100mg Injection should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be given if benefits outweigh the risk. Using Oxalitero 100mg Injection during last 3 months of pregnancy may cause unwanted symptoms in the unborn baby. These symptoms include shaking, muscle stiffness and/or weakness, sleepiness, agitation, breathing problems, and difficulty in feeding.
Can I stop taking Oxalitero 100mg Injection if I am better?
You should not stop taking Oxalitero 100mg Injection without consulting your doctor. This is because sudden discontinuation of the medicine may cause unpleasant side effects which include sweating, unable to sleep, tremor, anxiety or nausea, and vomiting. To avoid such effects, your doctor will reduce the dose gradually before stopping the treatment.
Does smoking or alcohol interfere with working of Oxalitero 100mg Injection?
Yes, smoking interferes with working of Oxalitero 100mg Injection causing an increase in its metabolism. One should avoid alcohol while taking Oxalitero 100mg Injection since it may cause more drowsiness. However, if you are a smoker then your doctor may increase your dose depending on your response to treatment.
Is Oxalitero 100mg Injection injection dangerous?
When Oxalitero 100mg Injection injection is given, the medicine is usually released slowly over a period of time. However, in some cases, it may be released quickly which can cause Post-injection Delirium Sedation Syndrome (PDSS) as a serious side effect, which most likely occurs within the first three hours of injection. Therefore, you will be required to be in hospital for at least 3 hours after Oxalitero 100mg Injection injection.
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Country of origin: India
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