Polo 40mg Injection
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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.
Polo 40mg Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse, typically in a hospital or clinical setting. Make sure to follow all your doctor’s instructions. Get the injection in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This medication must not 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, increased appetite, sleepiness, hard or infrequent stools, 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 these side effects. 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
In 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.
In 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
- Increased appetite
- Increased liver enzymes
- Constipation
- Extrapyramidal symptoms
- Low energy
- Weakness
- Hard stool
- Weight gain
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Increased prolactin level in blood
- Altered blood lipid level
- Increased glucose level in blood
- Anticholinergic effects
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
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. It blocks dopamine (D₂) and serotonin (5-HT₂A) receptors in the brain, helping to balance these chemicals and reduce symptoms of schizophrenia and mania. Additionally, it interacts with other receptors, such as histamine and adrenergic receptors, which may contribute to its sedative effects.
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
CAUTION
Polo 40mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Polo 40mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Polo 40mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Polo 40mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Polo Injection?
If you miss a dose of Polo 40mg Injection, consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Polo 40mg Injection is less likely to cause heart and movement problems as compared to other similar medicines.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration, as Polo 40mg Injection can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Polo 40mg Injection 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, 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Thienobenzodiazepine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Atypical Antipsychotics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Polo with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Domperidone with Olanzapine.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p
Patient concerns
FAQs
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 the 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 and mania.
Can Polo 40mg Injection be taken during pregnancy?
Polo 40mg Injection should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be given if the benefits outweigh the risks. Using Polo 40mg Injection during the 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 feeding.
Can I stop taking Polo 40mg Injection if I feel 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, tremors, 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 the working of Polo 40mg Injection?
Yes, smoking interferes with the 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.
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.
How long does it take for Polo 40mg Injection to kick in?
Polo 40mg Injection may start showing initial improvement within 1-2 week of starting. However, for full benefits it may take about 4-6 weeks. You should continue taking it and consult your doctor in case you feel that Polo 40mg Injection is not helping you.
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.
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