It is an anti-psychotic medicine, used to treat schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions) and bipolar disease.
olanzapine
This medication is given for the treatment of schizophrenia (mental disorder of interpreting reality abnormally).
Contradications
This medication is contraindicated in the case of narrow angle glaucoma (increased eye pressure in eye).
Side effects
The patient taking this medication may experience somnolence (sleepiness), weight gain, increased appetite, dizziness, peripheral edema (swelling of your legs or hands), leucopenia (decrease in the count of leucocytes), fatigue, orthostatic hypotension (drop in blood pressure that occurs when moving from a laying down position to a standing position). The patient also may experience raised prolactin, glucose, triglyceride, and cholesterol.
Expert Advice
This medication can be taken with or without meals. The tablet is to be placed on the tongue without breaking it and letting it dissolve with the saliva. Take sufficient amounts of fluids (2-3 liters per day) to maintain hydration.
Avoid taking alcohol, smoking and caffeine during therapy. During therapy change position slowly from sitting or lying to standing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
FAQs
What is the use of this medicine?
How long does it take to show improvement in the condition?
It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see full effects on thoughts and mood.
For how long is it used?
Keep taking it as prescribed.
Does it result in sleepiness and lethargy?
Yes, it does. Consult your doctor for further advice.
Does it have any effect on weight?
Yes, a weight gain is observed in patients using this medicine. It is therefore advised to eat healthy food and perform regular exercises to get rid of this unwanted change.
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