Polo 40mg Injection

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:10 AM (IST)

Polo 40mg Injection is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania.

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Contains

Olanzapine (40mg)

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Product introduction

Polo 40mg Injection may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include dryness in the mouth, constipation, muscle rigidity, and restlessness. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

However, this medicine may increase your weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels but, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect. You should be cautious as in rare cases it may cause serious side effects like very high blood sugar levels or seizures.

Uses of Polo Injection

Benefits of Polo Injection

Treatment of Mania
Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Polo 40mg Injection helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Polo 40mg Injection will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.

Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Polo 40mg Injection helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.

Side effects of Polo Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Polo

Sleepiness
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Increased prolactin level in blood
Dizziness
Dryness in mouth
Weight gain
Constipation
Restlessness
Tremors
Muscle stiffness

How to use Polo Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Polo Injection works

Polo 40mg Injection is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and behavior.

Quick tips

Polo 40mg Injection works well in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
It is less likely to cause heart and movement problems as compared to other similar medicines.
It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see full effects on thoughts and mood. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Polo 40mg Injection can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Do not stop taking Polo 40mg Injection without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Polo 40mg Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Polo 40mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Polo 40mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Polo 40mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Polo 40mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Polo 40mg Injection is recommended.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Polo 40mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Polo 40mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Can Polo 40mg Injection be used for anxiety?

The treatment of anxiety with Polo 40mg Injection is not an approved indication. Polo 40mg Injection has been studied for treatment of anxiety disorders but the results have not been very convincing. However, it can be used along with anxiolytics in anxiety disorders for better results.

Is Polo 40mg Injection a sleeping pill?

No, Polo 40mg Injection is not a sleeping pill. It belongs to the atypical antipsychotic class of medicines. It is used to treat schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions. Polo 40mg Injection also helps with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder). It is a disease that causes episodes of depression, mania, and other abnormal moods.

What is the most important information that I should know about Polo 40mg Injection?

Polo 40mg Injection can cause serious side effects which include increased risk of death in elderly people who are confused, have memory loss and have lost touch with reality (dementia-related psychosis). It is important to know that it may increase blood sugar levels in diabetics and also in patients who never had diabetes. Furthermore, it may cause weight gain and high fat levels in the blood which is more common in teenagers.

Can Polo 40mg Injection be taken during pregnancy?

Polo 40mg Injection should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be given if benefits outweigh the risk. Using Polo 40mg Injection during last 3 months of pregnancy may cause unwanted symptoms in the unborn baby. These symptoms include shaking, muscle stiffness and/or weakness, sleepiness, agitation, breathing problems, and difficulty in feeding.

Can I stop taking Polo 40mg Injection if I am better?

You should not stop taking Polo 40mg Injection without consulting your doctor. This is because sudden discontinuation of the medicine may cause unpleasant side effects which include sweating, unable to sleep, tremor, anxiety or nausea, and vomiting. To avoid such effects, your doctor will reduce the dose gradually before stopping the treatment.

Does smoking or alcohol interfere with working of Polo 40mg Injection?

Yes, smoking interferes with working of Polo 40mg Injection causing an increase in its metabolism. One should avoid alcohol while taking Polo 40mg Injection since it may cause more drowsiness. However, if you are a smoker then your doctor may increase your dose depending on your response to treatment.

Is Polo 40mg Injection injection dangerous?

When Polo 40mg Injection injection is given, the medicine is usually released slowly over a period of time. However, in some cases, it may be released quickly which can cause Post-injection Delirium Sedation Syndrome (PDSS) as a serious side effect, which most likely occurs within the first three hours of injection. Therefore, you will be required to be in hospital for at least 3 hours after Polo 40mg Injection injection.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Thienobenzodiazepine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Atypical Antipsychotics

References

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Patient concerns

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Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

please follow your prescription and if polo 40 is advised , stick to it

I am suffering from mania .what should i do.

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

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