Olanzapin Sandoz
Olanzapin Sandoz is a medicine used to treat schizophrenia and manic episodes, and to prevent these symptoms from returning in bipolar disorder.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
20 mg
Active Ingredient
Olanzapine
Manufacturer
Sandoz A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you the right dose, usually between 5 mg and 20 mg per day.
Method
Take one tablet once a day by mouth with water, with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 20 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Weight gain
- •Drowsiness
- •Increased prolactin levels in blood
- •Dizziness or fainting, slow heartbeat (especially when standing up from lying or sitting)
- •Changes in blood cell counts and fat levels
- •Temporary increase in liver enzymes, especially at the start of treatment
- •Increased blood and urine sugar levels
- •Increased uric acid and creatine phosphokinase levels in blood
- •Increased appetite
- •Restlessness
- •Tremor
- •Unusual movements (dyskinesia), especially of the face or tongue
- •Constipation
- •Dry mouth
- •Rash
- •Weakness
- •Severe tiredness
- •Fluid retention, which may cause swelling of the hands, ankles or feet
- •Fever
- •Joint pain
- •Sexual problems, such as decreased sex drive in men and women, or erection problems in men
RARE
- •Blood clots, especially in the legs (swelling, pain, redness), possibly leading to chest pain and breathing difficulties. Seek medical help immediately if you notice these symptoms.
- •Syndrome with fever, fast breathing, sweating, stiff muscles, and drowsiness. Seek medical help immediately if this happens.
- •Hypersensitivity (e.g., swelling of the mouth and throat, itching, rash)
- •Onset or worsening of diabetes, sometimes with ketoacidosis (ketones in blood and urine) or coma
- •Seizures (convulsions), generally in patients with a history of epilepsy
- •Muscle stiffness and spasms (including eye movements)
- •Restless legs syndrome (unpleasant sensations and an urge to move the legs at rest)
- •Speech difficulties
- •Stuttering
- •Slow heartbeat
- •Sensitivity to sunlight
- •Nosebleed
- •Bloated stomach
- •Drooling
- •Memory loss or forgetfulness
- •Urinary incontinence, difficulty urinating
- •Hair loss
- •Absent or reduced menstrual periods
- •Breast changes in men and women, such as abnormal milk production or breast enlargement
- •Decrease in normal body temperature
- •Abnormal heart rhythm
- •Sudden, unexplained death
- •Inflammation of the pancreas, causing severe stomach pain, fever, and vomiting
- •Liver disease, causing yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes
- •Muscle disease, causing unexplained muscle pain and aches
- •Prolonged or painful erection
- •Severe allergic reactions, such as DRESS syndrome (flu-like symptoms, facial rash, widespread rash, high fever, swollen lymph nodes, increased liver enzymes, increased eosinophils). Seek medical help immediately if you notice these symptoms.
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to olanzapine or any other ingredients.
- Do not use if you have certain eye problems, like glaucoma (high pressure in the eye).
- This medicine is not recommended for elderly patients with dementia due to serious side effects.
- You might gain weight and experience high blood sugar or fat levels. Your doctor will monitor these with blood tests.
- Tell your doctor if you or your family have a history of blood clots, as this medicine can increase the risk.
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- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can make you very sleepy.
- This medicine can cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel sleepy.
- This medicine is not for patients under 18 years old.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor. Do not breastfeed while taking this medicine.
- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without your doctor's advice, as it can cause withdrawal symptoms like sweating, trouble sleeping, or nausea.
- Tell your doctor if you have had a stroke, Parkinson's disease, prostate problems, bowel paralysis, liver or kidney disease, blood disorders, heart disease, diabetes, or epilepsy. Also, if you know you have salt deficiency or use diuretics.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, especially medicines for Parkinson's disease, carbamazepine, fluvoxamine, or ciprofloxacin, as your dose of Olanzapin Sandoz may need to be adjusted.