OLIZA-20

Product Introduction
Oliza 20 Tablet is prescribed for managing schizophrenia, a mental condition that can lead to hallucinations, delusions, and disruptions in thinking and behavior. It is also used to treat episodes of mania.

You can take Oliza 20 Tablet with or without meals, but it’s best to take it at the same time each day to keep a steady level of the medication in your body. Follow your doctor’s instructions regarding dosage and duration. If you happen to miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Avoid stopping this medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor, as it can worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of Oliza 20 Tablet may include dry mouth, constipation, stiffness of muscles, and restlessness. At the beginning of treatment, you might experience a sudden drop in blood pressure when changing positions, so it’s advisable to get up slowly from sitting or lying down. This medicine can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you know how it affects you.

Oliza 20 Tablet can lead to weight gain, increased blood sugar, and raised cholesterol levels. Adopting a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and a balanced diet can help manage these side effects. In rare cases, serious issues like very high blood sugar or seizures may occur, so regular monitoring is important.

Uses of Oliza 20 Tablet

• Schizophrenia
• Mania

Benefits of Oliza 20 Tablet
In mania, which is marked by an extremely high or irritable mood, Oliza 20 Tablet helps stabilize mood and calm overactive nerves. This not only prevents future episodes but also improves social interactions and daily functioning, allowing a better quality of life.

Possible Side Effects
Most side effects are mild and go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Contact your doctor if they persist or cause concern.

• Increased appetite
• Weight gain
• Constipation
• Sleepiness
• Dizziness
• Muscle stiffness or tremors
• Weakness or fatigue
• Increase in blood glucose
• Altered cholesterol levels
• Rise in prolactin levels
• Anticholinergic effects like dry mouth or blurred vision
• Rarely, a decrease in certain white blood cells

How to Use
Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not crush or chew it. You may take it with or without food, but try to take it at the same time every day for best results.

How It Works
Oliza 20 Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic that balances the activity of dopamine and serotonin, two natural substances in the brain, improving mood, thought patterns, and behavior.

Safety Information

• Alcohol: Avoid alcohol while taking this medication as it can increase drowsiness and other side effects.
• Pregnancy: Use only if prescribed by your doctor. Limited human studies exist, but animal studies show potential risk to the unborn baby.
• Breastfeeding: Not recommended as the medicine may pass into breast milk and harm the infant.
• Driving: May cause dizziness or drowsiness, so avoid driving or tasks that require alertness until you know how the medicine affects you.
• Kidney health: Usually safe for patients with kidney problems; no dose changes are typically needed.
• Liver health: Generally safe but always consult your doctor for guidance.

Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s nearly time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take extra tablets to make up for the missed dose.