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Treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders; treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes in bipolar disorder; maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder (as prescribed).

Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic that modulates brain neurotransmitters, mainly by antagonizing dopamine (D2) and serotonin (5-HT2A) receptors. This helps reduce symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and mood instability.

Take exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Place the mouth-dissolving tablet on the tongue and allow it to dissolve; swallow with saliva (water may be taken if needed). Can be taken with or without food; take at the same time each day. Do not stop abruptly without medical advice.

Sleepiness/sedation,weight gain,increased appetite,dizziness,dry mouth,constipation,orthostatic hypotension,fatigue,tremor,restlessness (akathisia),increased blood sugar,increased cholesterol/triglycerides

Prescription-only antipsychotic. May cause significant weight gain and metabolic changes (high blood sugar/diabetes, high lipids); periodic monitoring of weight, glucose and lipids is advised. Can cause drowsiness—avoid driving/operating machinery until effects are known. Risk of orthostatic hypotension, falls, and rarely neuroleptic malignant syndrome and tardive dyskinesia—seek urgent care for high fever, muscle stiffness, confusion, or uncontrolled movements. Use with caution in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis (increased risk of stroke and death), liver disease, seizure disorder, cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, and prostate enlargement/urinary retention.

Alcohol and other CNS depressants (additive sedation),benzodiazepines (especially injectable forms; increased cardiorespiratory risk),antihypertensives (increased hypotension),dopamine agonists/levodopa (reduced effect),carbamazepine/phenytoin (may reduce olanzapine levels),fluvoxamine (may increase olanzapine levels),smoking/tobacco (may reduce olanzapine levels),QT-prolonging medicines (caution)

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and light. Keep in original blister until use and keep out of reach of children.

Olanzapine MD 2.5 mg (generic),Olanex MD 2.5 (Sun Pharma),Oleanz MD 2.5 (Cipla),Oliza MD 2.5 (Intas),Olapin MD 2.5 (Ranbaxy/other)