Olanex 5mg Instab 10'S

Introduction About OLANEX

OLANEX is used in the management of schizophrenia and severe m
bipolar disorders and its recurrence. It contains a medicine called Olanzapine
which is an Antipsychotic agent. It works by blocking certain brain receptors
for dopamine and serotonin, which helps 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 your existing condition. Avoid consum
management with OLANEX as it can make you feel drowsy.

OLANEX is not recommended for use in patients previously diagnosed with eye
problems like glaucoma or dementia in the elderly. Before taking OLANEX, inform
your doctor if you have history of blood clotting, stroke, Parkinson’s disease,
prostate, intestine, heart, liver or kidney disease, diabetes, and seizures.

OLANEX should be used with caution among women who are pregnant. Consult your
doctor before taking it. OLANEX is not recommended for use in breastfeeding
women and in children less than 18 years of age. OLANEX should be used with
caution in elderly patients with dementia as it can cause death. The most common
side effects of taking OLANEX are changes in the levels of some blood cells,
weight gain, sleepiness and feeling dizzy.

Uses Of OLANEX

Used in the management of the following psychotic conditions such as

• Schizophrenia (seeing, hearing, or sensing things that are not real, mistaken beliefs, unusual suspiciousness, becoming withdrawn, feeling sad, anxious or tensed)
• Severe m

How OLANEX Works

OLANEX contains Olanzapine which is an antipsychotic medication that works by
altering the activity of certain chemicals in the brain, particularly dopamine
and serotonin. It blocks receptors for these chemicals, which helps 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 OLANEX

For Tablet:Take OLANEX as advised by your physician. 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
OLANEX for the stipulated duration prescribed by your doctor to achieve better
results.

Side Effects Of OLANEX

Common

• weight gain
• sleepiness
• increases in levels of prolactin in the blood, changes in the levels of some blood cells, circulating fats and liver enzymes
• feel dizzy (with a slow heart rate), especially while getting up from a lying or sitting position
• increases in the level of sugars in the blood and urine and of uric acid and creatine phosphokinase in the blood
• restlessness, tremor, unusual movements (dyskinesias)
• constipation, dry mouth
• rashes
• loss of strength, extreme tiredness, feeling more hungry
• water retention leading to swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet
• fever, joint pain
• sexual dysfunctions (decreased libido in males and females or erectile dysfunction in males)

Uncommon

• hypersensitivity (swelling in the mouth and throat, itching, rash)
• worsening of diabetes, at times associated with ketoacidosis (ketones in the blood, urine) or coma
• seizures, muscle stiffness (even eye movements)
• syndrome of restless legs, problems with speech (stuttering)
• slow heart rate
• sensitivity to sunlight
• bleeding from the nose
• abdominal distension
• drooling
• memory loss or forgetfulness
• lack of ability to urinate
• hair loss
• absence or decrease in menstrual periods
• changes in breasts in males and females like an abnormal production of breast milk or abnormal growth

Rare

• lowering of normal body temperature
• abnormal rhythms of the heart
• sudden unexplained death
• inflammation of the pancreas with severe stomach pain and fever
• liver disease(jaundice)
• muscle disease presenting as aches and pains and painful erection
• elderly patients with dementia may suffer from stroke, pneumonia, urinary incontinence, tiredness, visual hallucinations, rise in body temperature, redness of the skin and trouble walking. Some fatal cases have been reported in elderly

Stop taking OLANEX 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
• a combination of fever, faster breathing, sweating, muscle stiffness and drowsiness

How To Manage Side Effects

!### Constipation

Eat plenty of fiber rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and cereals and
drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly. Consult your doctor if your
symptom gets worse or persist.

!### Dizziness Or Drowsiness

Lie down until dizziness is resolved, then get up slowly. Get adequate rest.
Drink plenty of water and other fluids. Avoid coffee, cigarettes, alcohol, and
drugs. Consult your doctor if your symptom gets worse or persist.

!### Dry Mouth

Sip water regularly and other sugar free liquids. Do not use alcohol-containing
mouthwashes because they can make your mouth dry, use the one that is used only
for dry mouth. Limit your caffeine intake. Avoid smoking or using tobacco
products. Consult your doctor if your symptom gets worse or persist.

!### Stomach Pain

Try to rest and relax. Try to have smaller and more frequent meals and have them
slowly. Keep a heat pad on your stomach. Consult your doctor if your symptom
gets worse or persist.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

Use with CautionOLANEX should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before
taking it.

!### Breastfeeding

ContraindicatedOLANEX is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it can pass through
breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Use with CautionDo not drive and use machines while taking OLANEX as it can make you feel
drowsy.

!### Alcohol

ContraindicatedDo not drink alcohol while taking OLANEX as it can make you feel drowsy.

!### Kidney

Use with CautionOLANEX should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your
doctor before taking OLANEX.

!### Liver

Use with CautionOLANEX should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your
doctor before taking OLANEX.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not take OLANEX if you are allergic to Olanzapine.

!### Heart Disease

Use with CautionOLANEX should be used with caution in patients with heart disease. Consult your
doctor before taking OLANEX.

!### Use In Pediatrics

ContraindicatedOLANEXis not recommended for children under 18 years of age. Consult your doctor
before taking OLANEX.

!### Use In Geriatrics

Monitoring requiredOLANEX 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 such patients. It is not suitable for
elders with dementia. Consult your doctor before taking OLANEX.

Others

OLANEX is not recommended for use if you:

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

Before taking OLANEX, inform your doctor if you:

• you or your family has a history of blood clots or blood disorders
• have stroke or mini stroke (temporary symptoms of stroke)
• have Parkinson’s disease
• have prostate problems, blocked intestine (paralytic ileus)
• have diabetes
• have seizures
• may have salt depletion because of prolonged severe diarrhea and vomiting
• are intolerant to some sugars

have phenylketonuria (increase phenylal

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking OLANEX, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following
medicine:

• diuretics (water tablets)
• antidepressants or medicines for anxiety or to help you sleep (tranquillizers)
• Antiparkinsonian drugs (Ex. carbamazepine, fluvoxamine, or ciprofloxacin)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of OLANEX, 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,
etc.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Olanzapine
Pharmacological Category	:	Antipsychotics
Therapeutic Indication	:	Schizophrenia, m
Dosage Forms	:	Orally disintegrating tablet

More Information

Storage

• Keep OLANEX out of reach from children
• Do not store above 30°C

FAQs About OLANEX

Q: Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking OLANEX?

A: Yes, one should avoid alcohol while taking OLANEX since it may cause more
drowsiness.

Q: Can I stop taking OLANEX?

A: Do not stop taking OLANEX just because you feel better. It is important that
you carry on the management for as long as your doctor tells you. If you
suddenly stop taking OLANEX symptoms such as sweating, unable to sleep, tremor,
anxiety or nausea and vomiting might occur.

Q: Is OLANEX a sleeping pill?

A: No, OLANEX is an antipsychotic used to manage schizophrenia and bipolar
disorder (m
and other abnormal moods.

Q: Can OLANEX be taken during pregnancy?

A: OLANEX 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.