Olanzapine 15mg Tablets

Product Introduction

Olanzapine 15mg is an atypical antipsychotic used for schizophrenia, bipolar mania, and maintenance treatment for olanzapine treatment. It affects dopamine and serotonin receptors to reduce psychotic symptoms, agitation, mania, and relapse risk. Other effects include sleepiness, dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, low blood pressure, tremor, and movement symptoms. Serious risks include neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, seizures, severe hyperglycemia, pancreatitis, low white blood cells, and increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis. Follow-up should include weight, waist, glucose, lipids, movement symptoms, mood, and adherence.

How to use

Take Olanzapine 15mg exactly as prescribed, usually once daily. Do not stop suddenly or adjust dose without psychiatric review.

How it works

Olanzapine modulates dopamine and serotonin receptor activity, helping reduce psychosis, mania, agitation, and relapse risk.

Common side effects

Possible effects include sleepiness, weight gain, increased appetite, dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, and tremor. Serious concerns include high blood sugar, lipid changes, tardive dyskinesia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, seizures, and low white blood cells.

Important information

Review diabetes, lipids, weight, seizures, dementia-related psychosis, liver disease, glaucoma, prostate issues, pregnancy, breastfeeding, alcohol, sedatives, smoking changes, and CNS depressants.