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Indications & Uses
Olapine is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Dosage Schizophrenia, combination therapy for Mania, Bipolar Disorder: The initial dose is 5-10 mg once daily. Daily dosage may subsequently be adjusted on the basis of individual clinical status within the range of 5-20 mg daily. Dosage greater than 10 mg daily only after reassessment. Maximum dose is 20 mg daily.Monotherapy for Mania: Initially 15 mg once daily. Daily dosage may subsequently be adjusted on the basis of individual clinical status within the range of 5-20 mg daily. Dosage greater than 15 mg only after reassessment. Maximum dose is 20 mg daily.
Side Effects
Very common side effects include drowsiness and weight gain. Other effects that may occur include increased appetite, raised blood sugar and triglyceride levels, dizziness, restlessness (akathisia), Parkinson's-like symptoms, abnormal movements (dyskinesia), a drop in blood pressure on standing up (orthostatic hypotension), mild and temporary anticholinergic effects such as constipation and dry mouth, weakness, swelling (edema), and increased sensitivity to sunlight.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Olzap should be used cautiously in patients with a history of seizures or with conditions that predispose to seizures. It should also be used cautiously in patients with low white blood cell and/or neutrophil counts from any cause, drug induced bone marrow suppression or toxicity from radiation therapy or chemotherapy, hypereosinophilic conditions, or impaired liver function, as well as in those taking hepatotoxic medicines, centrally acting drugs, or medicines known to prolong the QT interval, particularly in elderly patients. Patients should be warned about operating hazardous machinery, including driving.
Contraindications
Olanzapine should not be used by anyone who has a known hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients, or by patients who are at risk of narrow-angle glaucoma.