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Olanzine film coated tablets 5mg — Description, Dosage, Side Effects | PillsCard
OTC
Olanzine film coated tablets 5mg
Tablet
INN: OLANZAPINE
Data updated: 2026-04-11
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Tablet
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Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Europe B.V. (NL)
ATC Code
N05AH03
Source
CBG
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Olanzapine, sold under the brand nameZyprexaamong others, is anatypical antipsychoticprimarily used to treatschizophreniaandbipolar disorder.It is also sometimes usedoff-labelin cancer patients for treatment ofchemotherapy-induced nausea and vomitingand as anappetite stimulant.For schizophrenia, it can be used for both new-onset disease and long-term maintenance.It is takenby mouthor byinjection into a muscle.
Common side effects includefeeling tired,dizziness,constipation,dry mouth, andrestlessness.Other side effects includelow blood pressure with standing,allergic reactions,neuroleptic malignant syndrome,diabetes mellitus,seizures, andtardive dyskinesia.In older people withdementia, its use increases the risk of death.Use in the later part ofpregnancymay result in amovement disorderin the baby for some time after birth.Although its mechanism of action is not entirely clear, it is known to blockdopamineandserotonin receptors.
Olanzapine was patented in 1991 and approved for medical use in the United States in 1996.It is available as ageneric medication.In 2023, it was the 167th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 3million prescriptions.It is on theWorld Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.
⚠️ Warnings
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver, stomach problems, enlarged prostate, increased eye pressure, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), lung disease, suicidal thoughts, heart attack, irregular heartbeat, seizures, obesity, breast cancer, difficulty in swallowing, high/low blood pressure, sugar, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication.
• Avoid alcohol consumption.
• Drink adequate fluids to avoid becoming over heated or dehydration; otherwise it may cause heat stroke.
• It may raise blood sugar with increased thirsty, drowsiness or confusion; if it so consult with your doctor.
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Patient may develop Post-injection Delirium Sedation Syndrome (PDSS) within 3 hours after administration of this medication.