Olepra 5mg Tab

What it is used for: Schizophrenia.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: It is used to treat Schizophrenia and moderate to severe manic episodes, a condition with symptoms of excitement or euphoria.

How it works: Olanzapine is an atypical (second-generation) antipsychotic that exerts its action primarily on dopamine and serotonin receptors. It works on dopamine D2 receptors in the mesolimbic pathway as an antagonist, blocking dopamine from potential action at the post-synaptic receptor.

Active ingredient: Olanzapine.

Reported side effects: Unusual movement (a common side effect that may affect up to 1 in 10 people) mainly of the face or tongue; • Blood clots in the veins (an uncommon side effect that may affect up to 1 in 100 people) especially in the legs (symptoms include swelling, pain, and redness in the leg), which may travel through blood vessels to the lungs causing chest pain and difficulty in breathing. If you notice any of these symptoms seek medicaladvice immediately; • A combination of fever, faster breathing, sweating, muscle stiffness and drowsiness or sleepiness (the frequency of this side effect cannot be estimated from the available data).

Known drug interactions: Hepatotoxic drugs, CNS active drugs , alcohol , drugs that increase QTc interval , charcoal , smoking, CYP1A2 inducers or inhibitors ( particularly carbamazepine , fluvoxime , ciprofloxacin , nicotine ) , benzodiazepines , other CNS depressants , alcohol , dopaminergics.

Schizophrenia : Adults : The daily dose of Olanzapine is between 5 and 10 mg. Adjust weely by 5mg/day. Max : 20mg/day. Children : Not recommended . Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Active ingredient: Olanzapine. Labelled strength: 5mg.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Olepra Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: Germany.