Treatment of Mania|Treatment of Schizophrenia

In Treatment of Mania Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania.Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT may be taken with or without food. However it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose take it as soon as you remember. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.Some common side effects of this medicine include dryness in the mouth constipation muscle rigidity and restlessness. Initially this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.However this medicine may increase your weight blood sugar and cholesterol levels but modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect. You should be cautious as in rare cases it may cause serious side effects like very high blood sugar levels or seizures.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT is recommended. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Thienobenzodiazepine Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS

Treatment of Mania|Treatment of Schizophrenia

Dizziness | Sleepiness | Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing) | Dryness in mouth | Weight gain | Increased prolactin level in blood | Constipation | Muscle stiffness | Restlessness | Tremors

UNSAFE

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

UNSAFE

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Q. Can Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT be used for anxiety?::: The treatment of anxiety with Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT is not an approved indication. Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT has been studied for treatment of anxiety disorders but the results have not been very convincing. However it can be used along with anxiolytics in anxiety disorders for better results.| Q. Is Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT a sleeping pill?::: No Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT is not a sleeping pill. It belongs to the atypical antipsychotic class of medicines. It is used to treat schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking loss of interest in life and strong or inappropriate emotions. Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT also helps with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder). It is a disease that causes episodes of depression mania and other abnormal moods.| Q. How long does it take for Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT to kick in?::: Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT may start showing initial improvement within 1-2 week of starting. However for full benefits it may take about 4-6 weeks. You should continue taking it and consult your doctor in case you feel that Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT is not helping you.| Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT?::: Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT can cause serious side effects which include increased risk of death in elderly people who are confused have memory loss and have lost touch with reality (dementia-related psychosis). It is important to know that it may increase blood sugar levels in diabetics and also in patients who never had diabetes. Furthermore it may cause weight gain and high fat levels in the blood which is more common in teenagers.| Q. Can Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT be taken during pregnancy?::: Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be given if benefits outweigh the risk. Using Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT during last 3 months of pregnancy may cause unwanted symptoms in the unborn baby. These symptoms include shaking muscle stiffness and/or weakness sleepiness agitation breathing problems and difficulty in feeding.| Q. Can I stop taking Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT if I am better?::: You should not stop taking Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT without consulting your doctor. This is because sudden discontinuation of the medicine may cause unpleasant side effects which include sweating unable to sleep tremor anxiety or nausea and vomiting. To avoid such effects your doctor will reduce the dose gradually before stopping the treatment.| Q. Does smoking or alcohol interfere with working of Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT?::: Yes smoking interferes with working of Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT causing an increase in its metabolism. One should avoid alcohol while taking Olanzip 2.5mg Tablet DT since it may cause more drowsiness. However if you are a smoker then your doctor may increase your dose depending on your response to treatment.