Tolaz LA 300mg/vial Convenience Kit belongs to a group of medicines called 'atypical antipsychotics,' primarily used to treat schizophrenia and manic or mixed episodes of bipolar I disorder. Schizophrenia is a mental condition in which you may feel, hear or see things that are not there (hallucinations), believe things that are not true, and feel unusually suspicious or confused. Bipolar I disorder is a serious brain disorder where you experience extreme mood swings (variance in thinking) and frequent mood and behaviour changes.

Tolaz LA 300mg/vial Convenience Kit contains 'Olanzapine' that works by restoring the balance of chemical messengers in the brain and improves thinking mood, and behaviour. Tolaz LA 300mg/vial Convenience Kit improves mental clarity and lessens hallucinations. It is used to treat schizophrenia-related agitation and the manic phases of bipolar disorder.

Tolaz LA 300mg/vial Convenience Kit will be administered by a health care professional; do not self-administer. Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, stomach pain, back pain, runny/stuffy nose, cough, increased appetite, weight gain, and redness/pain/swelling at the injection site. These side effects are not common for everyone. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor. 

Tolaz LA 300mg/vial Convenience Kit is not recommended for treatment in patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis. Inform your doctor beforehand if you have a history of allergic reactions to Olanzapine, Alzheimer's disease, liver or kidney diseases, heart problems, breathing problems, high cholesterol, glaucoma, diabetes, breast cancer, enlarged prostate, and fits before taking this medicine. If you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving Tolaz LA 300mg/vial Convenience Kit. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Tolaz LA 300mg/vial Convenience Kit as it can make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or operate machinery after using Tolaz LA 300mg/vial Convenience Kit since it can make you sleepy. Olanzapine is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years of age; however, please seek medical advice.

Tolaz LA 300mg/vial Convenience Kit is used to treat manic episodes of bipolar I disorder and agitation in schizophrenia. It contains 'Olanzapine,' which belongs to the class of atypical antipsychotics. It works by restoring the balance of chemical messengers in the brain. It is also known to improve thinking, mood, and behaviour. It helps in clear thinking and relieves psychotic symptoms like hallucinations.

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Headache 
• Dry mouth
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Stomach pain
• Back pain
• Runny/stuffy nose
• Cough
• Increased appetite
• Weight gain
• Redness/pain/swelling at the injection site

Tolaz LA 300mg/vial Convenience Kit is not recommended for use in patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any allergic reactions, liver or kidney diseases, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, heart problems, breathing problems, high cholesterol, glaucoma, diabetes, bowel problems, sleep apnea, low white blood cell count, breast cancer, enlarged prostate, or fits before starting Tolaz LA 300mg/vial Convenience Kit. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before starting this medicine. Tolaz LA 300mg/vial Convenience Kit is not recommended during breastfeeding. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might lead to increased side effects like dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Tolaz LA 300mg/vial Convenience Kit may decrease your mental alertness, making you feel dizzy or drowsy. Tolaz LA 300mg/vial Convenience Kit is not recommended for people below 18 years of age as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Tolaz LA 300mg/vial Convenience Kit may interact with opioid pain relievers (codeine, hydrocodone), anti-anxiety drugs (alprazolam, diazepam), muscle relaxants (carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), anti-allergic drugs (cetirizine), common cold medicines (diphenhydramine), acidity treating drugs (cimetidine, antacids), fits medicines (carbamazepine), antidepressants (fluvoxamine, fluoxetine), and anticoagulants (warfarin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Do not consume alcohol while being treated with Tolaz LA 300mg/vial Convenience Kit, as it could lead to increased dizziness and drowsiness.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using Tolaz LA 300mg/vial Convenience Kit, let your doctor know if you have allergic reactions to medicines, liver/kidney/heart diseases or other medical histories. Tolaz LA 300mg/vial Convenience Kit is not recommended in Dementia-Related Psychosis.

• CODEINE
• HYDROCODONE
• ALPRAZOLAM
• DIAZEPAM
• CARISOPRODOL
• CYCLOBENZAPRINE
• CETIRIZINE
• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• CIMETIDINE
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• FLUVOXAMINE
• FLUOXETINE
• WARFARIN

• Maintain proper weight by following a healthy diet.
• Exercise regularly as it helps in less cognitive decline and brain volume loss.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Try to avoid stress by practising meditation or yoga.
• Include fruits and vegetables in your diet as they contain antioxidants.
• Eat nutritious food as it helps in cognitive stimulation.
• Limit foods with high cholesterol and saturated fats.
• Cut down on sugar, salt and processed foods.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Follow a healthy lifestyle as it helps in improving overall health and possibly protects the brain.

• Let your doctor know that you are taking Tolaz LA 300mg/vial Convenience Kit if you are undergoing any medical tests.
• Weight gain has been noticed in patients who use Olanzapine; hence, regular weight monitoring is recommended.
• Orthostatic hypotension is also recorded in patients using this medicine. Hence caution is recommended in patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. 
• Tolaz LA 300mg/vial Convenience Kit may affect blood glucose levels; hence it is advised to monitor blood sugar levels regularly while using Tolaz LA 300mg/vial Convenience Kit. 
• Timely monitoring of the cholesterol/triglyceride levels and Prolactin hormone levels is advised for the patient while using this medicine.

Schizophrenia: It is a condition in which the person may see, hear or feel things that are not there, believe things that are not true, or feel unusually suspicious or confused. Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders, movement disorders, disorganised thinking, loss of interest, lack of emotions, etc. Schizophrenia is triggered by physical, genetic, psychological, and environmental factors. Patients suffering from this disease may require lifelong treatment. Treatment involves a combination of medications, psychotherapy and care services.

Bipolar I disorder: It is a serious brain disorder in which a person goes through unusual mood changes (mood swings) and frequent changes in his/her behaviour and thinking. The symptoms may last at least seven days (most of the day, nearly every day), or the manic symptoms are so severe that the person needs immediate hospital care. Treatment involves mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and sometimes sedative-hypnotics.