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Generic: Olanzapine

Form: Tablet 10mg

Indication

Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Agitation, Mania

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral Schizophrenia Adult: 5-10 mg/day initially; if necessary, may be titrated upward in increments of 5 mg/day at intervals >1 week Maintenance: 10-20 mg/day; not to exceed 20 mg/day Bipolar Mania Used as monotherapy or in combination with lithium or valproate Monotherapy: 10-15 mg/day PO initially Adjunct to lithium or valproate: 10 mg/day PO initially Maintenance: 5-20 mg/day PO; not to exceed 20 mg/day Depression in bipolar disorder Use in combination with fluoxetine 5 mg in evening; adjusted to range of 5-12.5 mg/day; may be increased up to 20 mg/day in resistant depression Hepatic impairment: Initial: 5 mg daily.

Child Dose

Oral Bipolar I Disorder (Manic or Mixed Episodes) <13 years: Safety and efficacy not established 13-17 years: 2.5-5 mg/day PO initially; target dosage, 10 mg/day; adjust by increments/decrements of 2.5-5 mg; dosage range, 2.5-20 mg/day Schizophrenia <13 years: Safety and efficacy not established 13-17 years: 2.5-5 mg/day PO initially; target dosage, 10 mg/day; adjust by increments/decrements of 2.5-5 mg; dosage range, 2.5-20 mg/day

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: Initial: 5 mg daily.

Contraindication

Angle-closure glaucoma; lactation. IM: History of CVS disease, heart surgery.

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

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Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended.

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