Lopez 5
Rx- Generic:
- Olanzapine
- Company:
- General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Strip (10 Tablet)
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৳ 2.52/unit
Pack: ৳ 25.20
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- This brand
- ৳ 2.52
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- ৳ 0.25
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At a glance
Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic used for schizophrenia and mania in bipolar disorder. It blocks dopamine and serotonin receptors to improve mood, thoughts and behavior.
Indications
- Schizophrenia and related psychoses (positive and negative symptoms)
- Acute manic or mixed episodes in bipolar disorder
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral):
- Schizophrenia: 5-10 mg/day (initial); increase by 5 mg/day weekly; maintenance: 10-20 mg/day; max 20 mg/day
- Mania (monotherapy): 10-15 mg/day (initial); 5-20 mg/day (maintenance)
- Mania (with lithium/valproate): 10 mg/day (initial); 5-20 mg/day (maintenance)
- Hepatic/Renal impairment: 5 mg/day (initial)
Pediatric Dose (13-17 years): 2.5-5 mg/day (initial); target 10 mg/day; range 2.5-20 mg/day
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Somnolence
- Weight gain
- Increased appetite
- Elevated glucose and triglyceride levels
- Dizziness
- Akathisia
- Parkinsonism
- Dyskinesia
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Constipation and dry mouth
- Asthenia, edema, photosensitivity
Precautions & warnings
- Do not stop suddenly (may worsen symptoms)
- Caution in history of seizures
- Caution in low leukocyte/neutrophil counts
- Caution in hepatic impairment
- Caution while driving (may cause drowsiness and dizziness)
- Avoid alcohol
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.