Jolymek is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Jolymek safe for pregnant women?
Jolymek can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Jolymek, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Jolymek safe during breastfeeding?
Jolymek should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Jolymek on the Kidneys?
Jolymek does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Jolymek on the Liver?
Jolymek is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Jolymek on the Heart?
Side effects of Jolymek rarely affect the heart.
Jolymek should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Jolymek unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Jolymek habit forming or addictive?
Jolymek is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Jolymek you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Jolymek only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Jolymek works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Jolymek
Jolymek may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Jolymek
Consuming Jolymek with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, you can take Jolymek and celexa (citalopram) together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with celexa then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Jolymek is safe to use, if it is taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dry mouth and dizziness. If you experience above-mentioned side after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Take Jolymek as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Jolymek may be helpful for treating anxiety in those individuals who do not respond to conventional therapy. However, this drug is only approved for the treatment of schizophrenia, Bipolar I Disorder (manic or mixed episodes) and to control the agitation associated with schizophrenia and mania.
Jolymek is a brand name of olanzapine and it comes in the form of tablet, injection, and sachet. It is an atypical antipsychotic agent which belongs to the class of drug known as a thiobenzodiazepine. Jolymek is a prescription drug used for the treatment of schizophrenia, Bipolar I Disorder (manic or mixed episodes) and to control the agitation associated with schizophrenia and mania.
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