Manufacturer: Tripada Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Olanzapine(10mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Olapad 10mg Tablet 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.
Olapad 10mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and behavior.
Olanzapine presents a linear pharmacokinetic profile and, after daily administration, it reaches steady-state in about a week. Under the administration of a normal dosage of olanzapine, the steady-state plasma concentration does not seem to exceed 150 ng/ml with an AUC of 333 ng/h/ml.
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 Olapad
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Dryness in mouth
Weight gain
Increased prolactin level in blood
Constipation
Muscle stiffness
Restlessness
Tremors
Stroke or 'mini' stroke (temporary symptoms of stroke)
Parkinson's disease.
Prostate problems.
A blocked intestine (paralytic ileus)
Liver or kidney disease.
Blood disorders.
Heart disease.
Diabetes.
Olapad 10mg Tablet 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.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Olapad 10mg Tablet.
Olapad 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
seeing, hearing, feeling or believing things that others do not, feeling unusually suspicious or having muddled thoughts (schizophrenia)
feeling agitated or hyperactive, very excited, elated, or impulsive (mania symptoms of bipolar disorder)
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: OLANZAPINE may interact with opioid pain relievers (codeine, hydrocodone), anti-anxiety drugs (alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), anti-allergic drugs (cetirizine), common cold medicines (diphenhydramine), stomach emptying drugs (metoclopramide), antidepressants (escitalopram, fluoxetine, sertraline), and antipsychotics (quetiapine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Do not consume alcohol while taking OLANZAPINE as it could lead to increased dizziness and drowsiness.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using OLANZAPINE, let your doctor know if you have 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. OLANZAPINE is not recommended in Dementia-Related Psychosis.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
CODEINE
HYDROCODONE
ALPRAZOLAM
LORAZEPAM
ZOLPIDEM
CARISOPRODOL
CYCLOBENZAPRINE
CETIRIZINE
DIPHENHYDRAMINE
METOCLOPRAMIDE
ESCITALOPRAM
FLUOXETINE
SERTRALINE
QUETIAPINE
Do not chew, crush or break it. Olapad 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Olapad 10mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Olapad 10mg Tablet 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 Olapad 10mg Tablet 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 Olapad 10mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Olapad 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Can Olapad 10mg Tablet be used for anxiety?
The treatment of anxiety with Olapad 10mg Tablet is not an approved indication. Olapad 10mg Tablet 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.
Q. Is Olapad 10mg Tablet a sleeping pill?
No, Olapad 10mg Tablet 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. Olapad 10mg Tablet also helps with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder). It is a disease that causes episodes of depression, mania, and other abnormal moods.
Q. How long does it take for Olapad 10mg Tablet to kick in?
Olapad 10mg Tablet 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 Olapad 10mg Tablet is not helping you.
Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Olapad 10mg Tablet?
Olapad 10mg Tablet 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.
