Olanzapine Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Olanzapine-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Olanzapine brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Olanzapine

Pronunciation : oh lan' za peen

ICD Code : Y49.5 Therapeutic Classification : Psychotherapeutics

Brand Names or Trade Names of Olanzapine

India :

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International :

Zyprexa

Why is Olanzapine Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an atypical antipsychotic, prescribed for schizophrenia. It changes the activity of certain natural substances in the brain.

When should Olanzapine not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Olanzapine?

PO- Adult – The recommended initial dose is 5 to 10 mg once a day. Maintenance: 10 mg/day to 20 mg/day.
Adolescents- The recommended starting dose is 2.5 or 5 mg/day.

How should Olanzapine be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Olanzapine?

• 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.

♦Patient may develop Post-injection Delirium Sedation Syndrome (PDSS) within 3 hours after administration of this medication.

What are the side effects of Olanzapine?

Body as a Whole - Weakness, back pain, accidental injury and chest pain.
Central Nervous System - Drowsiness, tremor, depression, dizziness, speech disorder, memory loss, tingling, confusion, emotion and incoordination.
Heart - High blood pressure and fast heart rate.
Gastrointestinal - Dry mouth, increased appetite/thirst, constipation and increased salivation.
Metabolic - Weight gain and swelling in the extremities.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing and lung inflammation.
Skin - Increased sweating, pimples and dry skin.
Eye - Abnormal vision.
Genitourinary - Painful menstrual period and vaginal infection.