Olanza-5 Tablet (Olazapine) x28

Olanza-5 Tablet contains 5mg of Olanzapine, a potent atypical antipsychotic medication. This prescription drug is primarily used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Olanza-5 helps manage various symptoms associated with these conditions by balancing certain neurotransmitters in the brain.

Uses

Olanza-5 Tablet (Olanzapine) is used to treat:

• Schizophrenia in adults and adolescents (13 years and older)
• Manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder
• Maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder
• Treatment-resistant depression (in combination with fluoxetine)
• Agitation associated with schizophrenia and bipolar I mania

Benefits

• Effectively manages positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia
• Reduces the frequency and severity of manic episodes in bipolar disorder
• Helps stabilize mood in bipolar patients
• May improve cognitive function in some patients
• Once-daily dosing for most indications
• Lower risk of extrapyramidal side effects compared to typical antipsychotics

How It Works

Olanzapine acts on multiple neurotransmitter systems in the brain, primarily as an antagonist of dopamine and serotonin receptors. This action helps to balance brain chemistry, reducing psychotic symptoms, mood disturbances, and agitation associated with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Duration of Action

Initial effects may be noticed within 1-2 weeks. Full therapeutic benefits typically develop over 4-6 weeks of consistent use. The medication maintains 24-hour coverage with once-daily dosing.

Dosage

Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

• Weight gain and increased appetite
• Drowsiness and dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Constipation More serious side effects, though less common, can include metabolic changes, tardive dyskinesia, and neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

Warning

Olanza-5 may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis. It’s not approved for this use. Patients with diabetes should monitor blood sugar levels closely. Regular monitoring of weight, lipid levels, and glucose is recommended for all patients.

Interaction

• Fluvoxamine (may increase olanzapine levels)
• Carbamazepine (may decrease olanzapine levels)
• CNS depressants (may enhance sedative effects)
• Smoking (may decrease olanzapine levels)
• Drugs that induce or inhibit CYP1A2 enzyme

Important Information

Take Olanza-5 as prescribed. Do not stop taking this medication abruptly without medical advice. It may take several weeks to see the full benefits of the medication. Avoid alcohol while taking Olanza-5. If you’re pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Keep all follow-up appointments for monitoring and dosage adjustments as needed. Report any unusual changes in mood, behavior, or suicidal thoughts to your healthcare provider immediately.