
- Manufacturer : Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Composition : Fluoxetine 20mg, Olanzapine 5mg
- Generally Prescribed For : Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Premenstrual Dysmorphic Disorder
- Estimated Price : ₹78.00 For 10 Tablets Strip
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Uses of Fostera 20 mg/5 mg Tablet
Fostera 20 mg/5 mg Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Premenstrual Dysmorphic Disorder
Side effects of Fostera 20 mg/5 mg Tablet
The most common side effects of Fostera 20 mg/5 mg Tablet are – Headache, Asthenia, Insomnia, Anxiety, Drowsiness, Nausea, Diarrhea, Decreased Appetite, Dizziness, Tremor, Fatigue, Vomiting, Constipation, Dry Mouth, Abdominal Pain, Nasal Congestion, Diaphoresis, Rash, Flushed Skin, Light-Headedness, Impaired Concentration
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while using Fostera 20 mg/5 mg Tablet
Do not use Fostera 20 mg/5 mg Tablet if you are allergic to – Fluoxetine, Olanzapine
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Fostera 20 mg/5 mg Tablet.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
How Fostera 20 mg/5 mg Tablet works
Fostera 20 mg/5 mg Tablet contains – Fluoxetine, Olanzapine
Fluoxetine it works by blocking the absorption of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain.
Olanzapine may achieve antipsychotic effects by antagonizing dopamine and serotonin receptors. Anticholinergic effects may result from competitive binding to and antago-nism of the muscarinic receptors M1 through M5.
Dosage of Fostera 20 mg/5 mg Tablet
The dosage of Fostera 20 mg/5 mg Tablet depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Overdose of Fostera 20 mg/5 mg Tablet
If you forget to take a dose of Fostera 20 mg/5 mg Tablet, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Breastfeeding
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Kidney
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Alternate Brands
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Bolanz Plus 20mg/5mg Tablet ( Bondane Pharma )
₹75.00 10 Tablets Strip Tablets Strip
Oleanz Plus 20mg/5mg Tablet ( Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. )
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Interaction
Drug :- NSAIDS, antiplatelets, anticoagulants may increase risk of bleeding. Alcohol, other CNS depressants may increase CNS depression. MAOIs may produce serotonin syndrome and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. May increase concentration/toxicity of phenytoin, tricyclic antidepressants.
Herbs :- Gotu kola, kava kava, St. John's wort, valerian may increase CNS depression. St. John's wort may increase effects, risk of serotonin syndrome.
Lab Values :- May decrease serum sodium. May increase AST, ACT.