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Olpin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Olpin safe for pregnant women?
Olpin may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Olpin, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Olpin safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Olpin. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Olpin on the Kidneys?
Olpin is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Olpin on the Liver?
Olpin has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Olpin on the Heart?
Olpin has very mild side effects on the heart.
Olpin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olpin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olpin habit forming or addictive?
Olpin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Olpin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Olpin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Olpin is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Olpin
Taking Olpin with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olpin
Consumption of alcohol and Olpin together may have severe effects on your health.
Take Olpin as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with bone marrow depression, diabetes mellitus, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Olpin is a brand name of olanzapine and it comes in the form of tablet, injection, and sachet. It is an atypical antipsychotic agent which belongs to the class of drug known as a thiobenzodiazepine. Olpin is a prescription drug used for the treatment of schizophrenia, Bipolar I Disorder (manic or mixed episodes) and to control the agitation associated with schizophrenia and mania.
Yes, Olpin may cause drowsiness or sedation. It is a common side effect of this drug. It occurs because this drug affects the levels of chemical messengers in your brain. You are advised not to drive any vehicle or operate heavy machinery after taking this drug to avoid accidents
Yes, Olpin and Depakote (divalproex) can be taken together because no harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. Hence, it is safe to take Olpin along with Depakote.
Yes, Olpin might help with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) in those patients who are unresponsive to the conventional treatment. Scientific data suggests that it might improve the mood symptoms in the treatment of unresponsive OCD patients.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zyprexa Intramuscular (olanzapine)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zyprexa Relprevv (olanzapine)