(Olanzapine 2.5/5mg Mouth Dissolving Tablet)
(Olanzapine 2.5/5mg Mouth Dissolving Tablet)
Olpine 5mg Tablet 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.
How it works
Olanzapine is a thienobenzodiazepine classified as an atypical or second-generation antipsychotic agent.2 The second-generation antipsychotics were introduced in the 90s and quickly gained traction due to their impressive efficacy, reduced risk for extrapyramidal side effects and reduced susceptibility to drug-drug interactions.
Indications
Olpine 5mg Tablet 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.
Dosage
Initial dose: 5 to 10 mg orally once a day Target dose: 10 mg orally once a day within the first several days; further dose adjustments, if needed, should occur at intervals of not less than 1 week in 5 mg increments/decrements. Maximum dose: 20 mg orally once a day
Side Effects
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, constipation, and blurred vision. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to Olanzapine in OLPINE MD Pregnant & lactating women
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