Olisur 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.
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Is the use of Olisur safe for pregnant women?
Olisur may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Olisur again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Olisur safe during breastfeeding?
Olisur 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 Olisur on the Kidneys?
Using Olisur does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Olisur on the Liver?
Side effects of Olisur rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Olisur on the Heart?
Olisur is rarely harmful for the heart.
Olisur 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 Olisur unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olisur habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Olisur.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Olisur. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Olisur is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Olisur can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Olisur
When consumed with certain foods, Olisur may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olisur
Taking alcohol with Olisur can be dangerous.
Yes, you can take Olisur 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, Olisur may cause drowsiness or sedation. It is a common side effect of this drug. It occurs because this drug affects the levels of chemical messengers in your brain. You are advised not to drive any vehicle or operate heavy machinery after taking this drug to avoid accidents
No, Olisur does not cause diabetes but it might increase the risk of developing diabetes mellitus after long-term use in higher doses because this drug may increase the blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). Your doctor might monitor your blood sugar levels before starting and during the treatment.
Yes, Olisur 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.
Take Olisur as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with bone marrow depression, diabetes mellitus, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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