OLPAZ 10
Tablet
Dose Type
Olanzapine 10mg
Generic Name
Quest Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Manufactured By
Information
OLPAZ 10 is an antipsychotic medicine used to treat Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by abnormal behavior, false beliefs, confused thinkings, hearing voices that others do not hear etc) and bipolar disorder (a mental disorder that causes periods of depressive episodes and elevated moods).
Therapeutic Class
Atypical antipsychotic
Dose and Direction of Use
Swallow the tablet whole by mouth. You can take it with or without food but it is better to take at a fixed time. Don't crush, chew or break the tablet. Follow the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor.
Mode of Action
It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and behavior.
Uses
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Schizophrenia(a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal) It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.
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Mania (helps calm the mood and relax the nerves and stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. )
Contraindications
Don't use this medicine if you have:
- Hypersensitivity to this medicine
Precautions and Warning
- Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding woman before taking this medicine to understand the risk and benefit ratio.
- Talk to your doctor about past medical history like kidney problem, heart problem or liver problem before taking this medicine
- Don't double the dose for the missed one.
- Complete the prescribed dose and duration of medicine. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- It may cause dizziness or drowsiness so avoid any activity that requires concentration unless you know how the medicine acts on you.
- Avoid drinking alcohol as it can worsen the side effects.
- It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.