Olafast 5Mg Tablet 10's

Introduction About OLAFAST 5MG TABLET

OLAFAST 5MG TABLET is used in the management of schizophrenia and severe m
episodes of bipolar disorders and its recurrence. It contains Olanzapine which
belongs to group of medicines known as Antipsychotics. It works by blocking
certain brain receptors for dopamine and serotonin, which helps to reduce
symptoms like hallucinations and mood swings in conditions like schizophrenia
and bipolar disorder.

Along with this management, your doctor might ask you to make certain lifestyle
changes, such as eating a healthy diet, regular exercise and quitting alcohol.
Prior to the management, your doctor may want you to take several blood tests to
understand the existing condition. Avoid consum
management with OLAFAST 5MG TABLET as it can make you feel drowsy. OLAFAST 5MG
TABLET is not recommended for use in patients previously diagnosed with eye
problems like glaucoma or dementia in elderly. Before taking OLAFAST 5MG TABLET,
inform your doctor if you have a history of blood clotting, stroke, Parkinson’s
disease, prostate, intestine, heart, liver or kidney disease, diabetes, and
seizures.

OLAFAST 5MG TABLET should be used with caution among women who are pregnant. It
is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women and in children and
adolescents less than 18 years of age. OLAFAST 5MG TABLET should be used with
caution in elderly patients with dementia. The most common side effects are
changes in the levels of some blood cells, weight gain, sleepiness and feeling
dizzy.

Uses Of OLAFAST 5MG TABLET

It is used in the management of the psychotic conditions such as:

• Schizophrenia
• Severe m

How OLAFAST 5MG TABLET Works

OLAFAST 5MG TABLET contains Olanzapine which belongs to antipsychotics that
works by altering the activity of certain chemicals in the brain, particularly
dopamine and serotonin. It blocks receptors for these chemicals, which helps to
reduce symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and mood swings in conditions
like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. By balancing these neurotransmitters,
olanzapine helps stabilize mood, improve thinking, and reduce agitation.

How to use OLAFAST 5MG TABLET

• For Tablet: Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine
• For Mouth Dissolving or Orally disintegrating tablet: Place the medicine inside your mouth and allow it to dissolve completely. Do not swallow or chew the medicine
• For Dispersible Tablet (DT): Drop the medicine in a glass of water and allow it to dissolve. Consume the mixture once the medicine dissolves completely
• Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition
• Continue to take OLAFAST 5MG TABLET for the stipulated duration prescribed by your doctor to achieve better results

Side Effects Of OLAFAST 5MG TABLET

Common side effects of OLAFAST 5MG TABLET:

• weight gain
• sleepiness
• increases in levels of prolactin in the blood
• changes in the levels of some blood cells
• feel dizzy (with a slow heart rate), especially while getting up from a lying or sitting position
• restlessness, tremor, unusual movements
• constipation
• dry mouth
• rashes
• loss of strength, extreme tiredness, feeling more hungry
• swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet
• fever, joint pain
• sexual dysfunction
• seizures, muscle stiffness
• syndrome of restless legs, problems with speech (stuttering)
• memory loss or forgetfulness
• hair loss
• changes in breasts in males and females like an abnormal production of breast milk or abnormal growth

Stop taking OLAFAST 5MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you
experience any of the following side effects:

• unusual movement of face or tongue
• blood clots in the veins especially in the legs (swelling, pain, and redness in the leg), which may travel through blood vessels to the lungs causing chest pain and difficulty in breathing
• fever, faster breathing, sweating, muscle stiffness and drowsiness

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

Use with CautionOLAFAST 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women.

!### Breastfeeding

ContraindicatedOLAFAST 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it can
pass through breast milk.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Use with CautionDo not drive and use machines while taking OLAFAST 5MG TABLET as it can make you
feel drowsy.

!### Alcohol

ContraindicatedDo not drink alcohol while taking OLAFAST 5MG TABLET as it can make you feel
drowsy.

!### Kidney

Use with CautionOLAFAST 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease.

!### Liver

Use with CautionOLAFAST 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not take OLAFAST 5MG TABLET if you are allergic to Olanzapine or any other
ingredients of this medicine.

!### Heart Disease

Use with CautionOLAFAST 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart disease.

!### Use In Pediatrics

ContraindicatedOLAFAST 5MG TABLET is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18
years of age.

!### Use In Geriatrics

Consult your doctorOLAFAST 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Your doctor
will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body
weight and disease condition. Constant monitoring on blood pressure, blood sugar
levels and cholesterol levels is recommended in elderly patients. It is not
suitable for elders with dementia.

Others

It is not recommended for use if you:

• have been previously diagnosed with eye problems such as certain kinds of glaucoma
• have dementia (especially in elderly patients)

Before taking the medicine, inform your doctor if you:

• you or your family has a history of blood clots or blood disorders
• have a stroke or mini stroke
• have Parkinson’s disease
• have prostate problems, blocked intestine
• have diabetes
• have seizures
• have salt depletion because of prolonged severe diarrhea and vomiting
• are intolerant to some sugar
• have phenylketonuria (increase phenylal

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking OLAFAST 5MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of
the following medicine:

• diuretics
• antidepressants
• tranquillizers
• antiparkinsonian agents (Ex. carbamazepine, fluvoxamine, or ciprofloxacin)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of OLAFAST 5MG TABLET, consult
your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are
rapid beating of the heart, agitation, problems with speech, unusual movements
(especially of the face or tongue), reduced level of consciousness, acute
confusion, seizures.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Olanzapine
Pharmacological Category	:	Antipsychotics
Therapeutic Indication	:	Schizophrenia, M
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Orally disintegrating tablet, Mouth dissolving Tablet

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FAQs About OLAFAST 5MG TABLET

Q: Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking OLAFAST 5MG TABLET?

A: Yes, avoid alcohol while taking OLAFAST 5MG TABLET since it may cause more
drowsiness.

Q: Can I stop taking OLAFAST 5MG TABLET?

A: Do not stop taking OLAFAST 5MG TABLET just because you feel better. It is
important that you should take for as long as your doctor tells you. If you
suddenly stop taking OLAFAST 5MG TABLET symptoms such as sweating, unable to
sleep, tremor, anxiety or nausea and vomiting might occur.

Q: Is OLAFAST 5MG TABLET a sleeping pill?

A: No. OLAFAST 5MG TABLET is an antipsychotic used to manage schizophrenia and
bipolar disorder (m
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Q: Can OLAFAST 5MG TABLET be taken during pregnancy?

A: OLAFAST 5MG TABLET should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be
given if benefits outweigh the risk. Using it in last 3 months of pregnancy may
cause unwanted symptoms in the unborn baby like shaking, muscle stiffness and/or
weakness, sleepiness, agitation, breathing problems, and difficulty in feeding.