Olzap 5 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Olzap 5 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Olzap 5 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Olzap 5 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Olzap 5 is recommended.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Olzap 5 is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Olzap 5 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Olzap 5mg Tablet
Introduction
Olzap 5 is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania.
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Uses of Olzap 5
Schizophrenia
Mania
Side effects of Olzap 5
Common
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Dryness in mouth
Weight gain
Increased prolactin level in blood
Constipation
Muscle stiffness
Restlessness
Tremor
How to use Olzap 5
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. Olzap 5 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Olzap 5 works
Olzap 5 is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and behavior.
Quick Tips
Olzap 5 works well in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
It is less likely to cause heart and movement problems as compared to other similar medicines.
It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see full effects on thoughts and mood. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Olzap 5 can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Do not stop taking Olzap 5 without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.
Brief Description
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: 1...
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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 dos...
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Initial: 5 mg daily.
Contraindication
Angle-closure glaucoma; lactation. IM: History of CVS disease, heart surgery.
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Patient w/ cerebrovascular disease or conditions predisposing to hypotension, benign prostatic hyperplasia, paralytic ileus, DM, Parkinson's disease, ...
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