Manufacturer: Tripada Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Olanzapine(5mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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OLAPAD 5MG TABLET contains Olanzapine which belongs to the group of medicines called Antipsychotics. It is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (hearing, seeing or sensing things which are not there, mistaken beliefs, unusual suspiciousness, may also feel depressed, anxious), moderate to severe manic episodes (symptoms of excitement or euphoria) and to prevent recurrence of these symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder (also called manic depression) is a mental disorder characterized by alternative episodes of mania (sudden unusual and extreme sense of happiness) and depression.
Along with this treatment, your doctor might ask you to make certain lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet, regular exercise and quitting alcohol. Prior to the treatment, your doctor may want you to take several blood tests to understand your existing condition. Avoid consumption of alcohol during treatment with OLAPAD 5MG TABLET as it can make you feel drowsy.
OLAPAD 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients previously diagnosed with eye problems like glaucoma or dementia in the elderly. Before taking OLAPAD 5MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have history of blood clotting, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, prostate, intestine, heart, liver or kidney disease, diabetes, and seizures.
OLAPAD 5MG TABLET should be used with caution among women who are pregnant. Consult your doctor before taking it. OLAPAD 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women and in children less than 18 years of age. OLAPAD 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients with dementia as it can cause death. The most common side effects of taking OLAPAD 5MG TABLET are changes in the levels of some blood cells, weight gain, sleepiness and feeling dizzy.
OLAPAD 5MG TABLET exerts its action primarily on certain chemical messengers in the nervous system (dopamine and serotonin). It blocks the action of dopamine allowing for normal dopamine neurotransmission which leads to a decrease in positive symptoms in patients like hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized speech, thought, and behavior. It also blocks the action of serotonin, helping in the decrease of negative symptoms like poor speech, being unable to express emotions, low motivation, and poor attention.
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.
COMMON
Weight gain
Sleepiness
Increases in levels of prolactin in the blood, changes in the levels of some blood cells, circulating fats and liver enzymes
Feel dizzy (with a slow heart rate), especially while getting up from a lying or sitting position
Increases in the level of sugars in the blood and urine and of uric acid and creatine phosphokinase in the blood
Restlessness, tremor, unusual movements (dyskinesias)
Constipation, dry mouth
Rashes
Loss of strength, extreme tiredness, feeling more hungry
Water retention leading to swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet
Fever, joint pain
Sexual dysfunctions (decreased libido in males and females or erectile dysfunction in males)
UNCOMMON
Hypersensitivity (swelling in the mouth and throat, itching, rash)
Worsening of diabetes, at times associated with ketoacidosis (ketones in the blood, urine) or coma
Seizures, muscle stiffness (even eye movements)
Syndrome of restless legs, problems with speech (stuttering)
Slow heart rate
Sensitivity to sunlight
Bleeding from the nose
Abdominal distension
Drooling
Memory loss or forgetfulness
Lack of ability to urinate
Hair loss
Absence or decrease in menstrual periods
Changes in breasts in males and females like an abnormal production of breast milk or abnormal growth
RARE
Lowering of normal body temperature
Abnormal rhythms of the heart
Sudden unexplained death
Inflammation of the pancreas with severe stomach pain and fever
Liver disease(jaundice)
Muscle disease presenting as aches and pains and painful erection
Elderly patients with dementia may suffer from stroke, pneumonia, urinary incontinence, tiredness, visual hallucinations, rise in body temperature, redness of the skin and trouble walking. Some fatal cases have been reported in elderly
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 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Do not drink alcohol while taking OLAPAD 5MG TABLET as it can make you feel drowsy.
OLAPAD 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it can pass through breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking it.
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 crush or chew the medicine.
Keep OLAPAD 5MG TABLET out of reach from children
Do not store above 30°C
If you miss a dose, please consult your doctor.
If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of OLAPAD 5MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are rapid beating of the heart, agitation, problems with speech, unusual movements (especially of the face or tongue), reduced level of consciousness, acute confusion, seizures, and coma.
For Tablet: Take OLAPAD 5MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
For Orally disintegrating tablet: Place OLAPAD 5MG TABLET inside your mouth and allow it to dissolve completely. Do not swallow or chew the medicine.
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Continue to take OLAPAD 5MG TABLET for the stipulated duration prescribed by your doctor to achieve better results.
Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking OLAPAD 5MG TABLET?
Yes, one should avoid alcohol while taking OLAPAD 5MG TABLET since it may cause more drowsiness.
Can I stop taking OLAPAD 5MG TABLET?
Do not stop taking OLAPAD 5MG TABLET just because you feel better. It is important that you carry on the treatment for as long as your doctor tells you. If you suddenly stop taking OLAPAD 5MG TABLET symptoms such as sweating, unable to sleep, tremor, anxiety or nausea and vomiting might occur.
