Supral Plus Tablet

Supral Plus Tablet is used to treat certain mood disorders like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. It can also be used in combination with other medications to treat depression. Supral Plus Tablet is a medicine containing a combination of Fluoxetine and Olanzapine.

It is an antipsychotic drug that helps improve the mental condition of patients suffering from hallucinations too. All these symptoms occur due an imbalance of chemicals in the brain. This medication is prescribed only to adults and children above the age of 13.

Supral Plus Tablet should be always taken under the supervision of a doctor. Never use it without the approval of your doctor. Also, it is important to take the recommended doses regularly. If you have missed a dose, take it as quickly as possible. However, if it’s already near the time for the next dose, skip it. Don’t take two doses as it will result in undesirable effects on your body.

Certain precautions must be observed before taking Supral Plus Tablet. Elderly patients suffering from dementia shouldn’t use this medication. Also, people suffering from high blood sugar should take a doctor’s opinion before using this medication.

Patient should to inform to their doctor if they have any history of:

• Blood clotting issues
• Liver disease
• Kidney issues.

Supral Plus Tablet might also cause certain side effects. Common side effects are: weight gain (especially among young adults), headache, dizziness, problems with speech or memory, tremors or shaking, dry mouth, stomach pain, constipation etc. These conditions usually go away on their own. However, if the symptoms are severe, it is advisable to consult with your doctor.

Some rare but serious side effects also occur due to this medication. These symptoms are: uncontrolled muscle moments, swelling of hands or feet, hallucinations, fever, swollen gums, painful mouth sores, liver problem, yellowing eyes and skin, stiff muscles etc. If any of these symptoms arise, immediately take medical help.

Supral Plus Tablet should be stored at room temperature. It should be kept away from the reach of children or pets. Any form of allergies must be mentioned to the doctor as well. Also, it is advisable to avoid alcohol during the treatment period.

• Bipolar Disorder

• Depression

• Allergy

  Avoid if you have a known allergy to Supral Plus Tablet or any other Beta-lactam antibiotics.

• Sleepiness

• Dizziness

• Loss Of Libido

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Dryness In Mouth

• Weight Gain

• Orthostatic Hypotension

• Muscle Stiffness

• Restlessness

• Tremor

• Delayed Ejaculation

• Low Sexual Desire

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect lasts for an average duration of 20 to 40 hours after onset of action.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect can be observed within 5 to 8 hours of oral administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Insufficient data is available for the use of this medicine in pregnant women. Use this medicine only if clearly needed under the supervision of the doctor.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Avoid breastfeeding if you are taking this medicine. Take this medicine only if clearly needed. However, monitoring of undesired effects is necessary.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is found to be unsafe to take alcohol while your are prescribed with this medicine.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It cause sleepiness and dizziness, thus affect the ability of the patient taking this medicine.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  As limited data is available, hence it is probably safe to be taken by patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Does this affect liver function?

  As limited data is available, hence it is probably safe to be taken by patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose and follow the regular schedule.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

This medication is prescribed to patients suffering from schizophrenia, acute mania and bipolar I disorder associated with mixed episodes. The mechanism of action of the latter two are still unknown, where it is assumed to work by mediating its antagonism effects through a combination of Dopamine and type 2 serotonin site.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Patients should not use Supral Plus Tablet in combination with Acarbose, Amlodipine, Cetirizine, Diazepam, Tramadol and Atropine.

• Interaction with Food

  You should take Supral Plus Tablet before food. If you are advised to take this medicine after food, then sufficient time gap should be maintained in order to avoid undesired effects.

• Interaction with Disease

  It is strictly advised to patients who suffer from Dementia, Tardive Dyskinesia, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Central Nervous System Depression, Diabetes and Seizure disorders should not use Supral Plus Tablet.

• Ques : What is Supral Plus Tablet?

  Ans : Supral Plus Tablet is a medicine containing a combination of Fluoxetine and Olanzapine.

• Ques : What is the use of Supral Plus Tablet?

  Ans : The primary use of this medication is treat patients with bipolar depression. Other than this, it is also used to treat patients with psychological disorders.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Supral Plus Tablet?

  Ans : This medication has some commonly reported side effects. Some of these side-effects may be serious. These are Sleepiness, Dizziness, Loss Of Libido, Nausea, Vomiting, Dryness In Mouth, Weight Gain, Orthostatic Hypotension, Muscle Stiffness, Restlessness, Tremor, Delayed Ejaculation, Low Sexual Desire.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Supral Plus Tablet?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure Supral Plus Tablet remains unreachable to children and pets. Proper disposal of the expired and unused medications is important to avoid health problems.

• Ques : Is there any special dietary instruction which I should follow?

  Ans : Continue your normal diet unless your doctor asks you to change.

• Ques : What if I do not get better after using Supral Plus Tablet?

  Ans : Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.