Olanzapin Ratiopharm
Olanzapin ratiopharm is an antipsychotic medicine used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Form
tabletti
Strength
7.5 mg
Active Ingredient
Olanzapine
Manufacturer
ratiopharm GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will prescribe the right dose for you, usually 5-20 mg per day.
Method
Take the tablets once a day by mouth with water, with or without food. Try to take them at the same time each day.
Important
The maximum dose is 20 mg per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Weight gain
- •Drowsiness
- •Dizziness or lightheadedness (especially when standing up)
- •Increased appetite
- •Restlessness
- •Tremor
- •Unusual movements (dyskinesia)
- •Constipation
- •Dry mouth
- •Rash
- •Weakness or severe tiredness
- •Swelling in hands, ankles, or feet (fluid retention)
- •Joint pain
- •Sexual problems, such as decreased libido or erectile dysfunction
RARE
- •Severe allergic reactions (e.g., swelling of mouth or throat, itching, rash)
- •Onset or worsening of diabetes, sometimes with ketoacidosis or coma
- •Seizures (especially if you have a history of them)
- •Muscle stiffness or spasms (including eye movements)
- •Slow heart rate
- •Sensitivity to sunlight
- •Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), with severe stomach pain, fever, and vomiting
- •Liver disease, causing yellowing of the skin or eyes
- •Prolonged and/or painful erection
- •Decreased body temperature
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to olanzapine or any other ingredients, or if you have certain types of glaucoma (high pressure in the eye).
- This medicine is not recommended for elderly patients with dementia due to serious side effects.
- This type of medicine can cause unusual movements, especially of the face or tongue. Tell your doctor if this happens.
- In rare cases, this medicine can cause a severe syndrome with fever, fast breathing, sweating, muscle stiffness, and drowsiness. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms.
- Weight gain, high blood sugar, and high fat levels (triglycerides and cholesterol) have been seen. Your doctor will monitor these regularly.
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- Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has a history of blood clots, as these medicines can be linked to their formation.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can make you very drowsy.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine. Small amounts of olanzapine can pass into breast milk.
- This medicine can cause drowsiness. If you feel drowsy, do not drive or use tools or machines.
- Olanzapin ratiopharm is not for patients under 18 years old.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category D
Avoid use in older adults. Anticholinergic. Sedative. For treatment of psychosis only. Increases the risk of cardiovascular events, QT prolongation and orthostatic hypotension. Increases risk of falls, extrapyramidal symptoms and cognitive impairment. Reduces the effectiveness of drugs for Alzheimer’s disease. (updated 15.1.2024)