Olanzapin Orion
Olanzapin Orion is an antipsychotic medicine used to treat conditions like schizophrenia and manic episodes in bipolar disorder.
Form
tabletti
Strength
20 mg
Active Ingredient
Olanzapine
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose, usually between 5-20 mg per day.
Method
Take one tablet once a day, at the same time each day, with or without food. Swallow it whole with water.
Important
The maximum recommended daily dose is 20 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Weight gain
- •Drowsiness
- •Increased levels of a hormone called prolactin in the blood
- •Dizziness or feeling faint, especially when standing up
- •Changes in blood tests (including blood cells, fats, sugar, and liver enzymes)
- •Increased appetite
- •Restlessness
- •Tremor (shaking)
- •Constipation
- •Dry mouth
- •Rash
- •Weakness or severe tiredness
- •Swelling of hands, ankles, or feet due to fluid retention
- •Fever
- •Joint pain
- •Sexual problems, like decreased sex drive or erection problems
RARE
- •New or worsening diabetes, sometimes with severe complications like ketoacidosis or coma
- •Seizures (fits), especially if you have a history of them
- •Muscle stiffness or spasms (including eye movements)
- •Restless legs syndrome (an uncomfortable urge to move your legs)
- •Speech difficulties or stuttering
- •Slow heart rate
- •Increased sensitivity to sunlight
- •Nosebleed
- •Bloating of the abdomen
- •Drooling
- •Memory loss or forgetfulness
- •Urinary problems (like incontinence or difficulty urinating)
- •Hair loss
- •Missed or reduced menstrual periods and breast changes in men and women (e.g., abnormal milk production or breast enlargement)
- •Low body temperature
- •Serious heart problems, including abnormal heart rhythm
- •Inflammation of the pancreas (causing severe stomach pain, fever, vomiting)
- •Liver disease, with yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)
- •Muscle disease with unexplained aches and pains
- •Prolonged or painful erection
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to olanzapine or any other ingredients. Seek medical help if you get a rash, itching, or swelling of your face/lips.
- Do not take if you have certain eye problems like glaucoma.
- This medicine can make you drowsy. Do not drive or operate machines. Avoid alcohol, as it can increase drowsiness.
- It is not recommended for elderly patients with dementia due to serious side effects.
- You may gain weight and have changes in blood sugar and fat levels. Your doctor will check these regularly.
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- This medicine can sometimes cause unusual movements of the face or tongue. Tell your doctor if this happens.
- If you get a high fever, fast breathing, sweating, stiff muscles, or feel very sleepy, contact your doctor right away.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor. Do not breastfeed while taking this medicine.