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33.20

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Schizophrenia Mania

COMPOSITION:
Olanzapine (5mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

OLANEX 5MG TABLET may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

OLANEX 5MG TABLET may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

OLANEX 5MG TABLET is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

OLANEX 5MG TABLET may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

OLANEX 5MG TABLET is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of OLANEX 5MG TABLET is recommended.

Liver

OLANEX 5MG TABLET is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of OLANEX 5MG TABLET may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Olanzapine   5mg

Uses of Olanex Tablet
OLANEX 5MG TABLET is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and mania.

How to use Olanex Tablet
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. OLANEX 5MG TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Olanex Tablet works
OLANEX 5MG TABLET is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness, Weight gain, Increased prolactin level in blood, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing).

Expert advice for Olanex Tablet

Do not take olanzapine tablet if you are allergic to olanzapine or any other ingredient in the medicine.Do not drive or operate machinery immediately after taking olanzapine as it may cause drowsiness.
Avoid taking olanzapine if you have mental illnesses like suicidal thoughts, depression; or suffering from fits (epilepsy), Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer disease or dementia.
Do not start or continue taking olanzapine, if you are suffering from diabetes; heart problems, high blood pressure or high cholesterol; breathing problems, increased pressure inside the eye that causes visual problems (glaucoma) or other eye related problems.
Do not drink alcohol while taking olanzapine as it may cause drowsiness.