Olanzapine is used for: Schizophrenia; Bipolar disorder; Agitation; Mania.
Recorded in the NepalDoc medicine catalog for Olanzapine.
Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic indicated: As oral formulation for the: Treatment of schizophrenia. Adults: Efficacy was established in three clinical trials in patients with schizophrenia: two 6-week trials and one maintenance trial.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Olanzapine. Full label: DailyMed.
Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic indicated: As oral formulation for the: Treatment of schizophrenia. Adults: Efficacy was established in three clinical trials in patients with schizophrenia: two 6-week trials and one maintenance trial. Adolescents (ages 13-17): Efficacy was established in one 6-week trial in patients with schizophrenia. The increased potential (in adolescents compared with adults) for weight gain and dyslipidemia may lead clinicians to consider prescribing other drugs first in adolescents. Acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder and maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Olanzapine. Full label: DailyMed.
Schizophrenia in adults Oral: Start at 5 mg to 10 mg once daily; Target: 10 mg/day within several days Schizophrenia in adolescents Oral: Start at 2.5 mg to 5 mg once daily; Target: 10 mg/day Bipolar I Disorder (manic or mixed episodes) in adults Oral: Start at 10 mg or 15 mg once daily Bipolar I Disorder (manic or mixed episodes) in adolescents Oral: Start at 2.5 mg to 5 mg once daily…
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Olanzapine — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
None with olanzapine monotherapy. When using olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination, also refer to the Contraindications section of the package insert for Symbyax. For specific information about the contraindications of lithium or valproate, refer to the Contraindications section of the package inserts for these other products. None with olanzapine monotherapy. When using olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination, also refer to the Contraindications section of the package insert for Symbyax ®.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Olanzapine. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
When using olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination, also refer to the Warnings and Precautions section of the package insert for Symbyax. Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis: Increased risk of death and increased incidence of cerebrovascular adverse events (e.g., stroke, transient ischemic attack).
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Olanzapine — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
When using olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination, also refer to the Adverse Reactions section of the package insert for Symbyax.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Olanzapine — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
68 brands · 15 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Olanzapine guide →
16.2 Storage and Handling Store olanzapine orally disintegrating tablets, USP at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Olanzapine.
What is Olimelt 15?
Olimelt 15mg Tablet is a Olanzapine medicine made by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It comes as 15mg Tablet.
What is Olimelt 15 used for?
Olanzapine is used for Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Agitation, Mania.
What is the generic name of Olimelt 15?
The generic name of Olimelt 15 is Olanzapine.
Which brands of Olanzapine are available in Nepal?
68 brands of Olanzapine are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 15 makers — including Anzipin 10mg Tablet, Anzipin 2.5mg Tablet, Anzipin 5mg Tablet, Anzipin 7.5mg Tablet, Deprex 10mg Tablet, Deprex 5mg Tablet.
What are the side effects of Olanzapine?
When using olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination, also refer to the Adverse Reactions section of the package insert for Symbyax.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. A catalog listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
