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Elanza Plus, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Elanza Plus also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Elanza Plus. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Elanza Plus as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Elanza Plus are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Elanza Plus has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Elanza Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Elanza Plus related warnings section.
Elanza Plus is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Tardive Dyskinesia, Depression as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Elanza Plus are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Elanza Plus with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Elanza Plus is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Elanza Plus is used to treat the following -
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Elanza Plus is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Elanza Plus safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Elanza Plus. It is best to stop taking Elanza Plus immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Elanza Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Elanza Plus 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 Elanza Plus on the Kidneys?
Elanza Plus does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Elanza Plus on the Liver?
Elanza Plus is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Elanza Plus on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Elanza Plus on the heart have been reported.
Elanza Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Elanza Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Elanza Plus habit forming or addictive?
Elanza Plus does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Elanza Plus
Elanza Plus may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Elanza Plus
Taking alcohol with Elanza Plus can be dangerous.
Elanza Plus is the brand name for fluoxetine. It belongs to a class of drug known as an antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). It is available in the form of tablet, capsule, syrup, and suspension. Elanza Plus is used for the management of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (recurring disturbing thoughts with a compulsion to repeat some act), panic disorder (sudden bouts of extreme fear), and premenstrual dysphoric syndrome (irritability, mood swings, bloating and breast tenderness before a menstrual cycle. It is also used to treat depression in people who do not respond to other antidepressant medications such as olanzapine. In addition, it is used to treat depression in people who also show symptoms of bipolar disorder (a manic-depressive disorder in which there are bouts of depression, mania, and abnormal mood) with olanzapine.
No, it is not recommended that Elanza Plus should be taken at night as it disturbs sleep in the early phase of the treatment. Thus, it is mostly recommended to take it in the morning or noon.
Yes, it is safe to take Elanza Plus as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. However, in some people, it may cause some side effects like difficulty in falling or staying asleep, anxiety, nervousness, dry mouth, uncontrolled shaking of a body part, difficulty in concentrating, and memory. If you suffer from any of these side effects, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, Elanza Plus can be given with modafinil. This is because people suffering from major depression also struggle with residual symptoms like persistent fatigue and excessive sleepiness. Modafinil helps overcome these residual symptoms and also improves the overall mood of a patient. Modafinil also helps people to improve their functionality at work.
Elanza Plus is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It selectively inhibits the reuptake of serotonin which increases the concentration of serotonin in the central nervous system (CNS) that helps maintain mental balance. This results in many functional changes and alleviation of depression.
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