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Olaped, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Schizophrenia. Other than this, Olaped has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Olaped is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Olaped side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Olaped are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Olaped's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. In addition, Olaped's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Olaped related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Tardive Dyskinesia, Depression must refrain from the use of Olaped since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Olaped contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Olaped with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Olaped is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Olaped 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Olaped is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Olaped safe for pregnant women?
Olaped may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Olaped again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Olaped safe during breastfeeding?
Olaped may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Olaped on the Kidneys?
Olaped is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Olaped on the Liver?
Olaped is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Olaped on the Heart?
Olaped may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Olaped 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 Olaped unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olaped habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Olaped.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Olaped. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Olaped only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Olaped can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Olaped
Olaped may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olaped
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Olaped as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Olaped may be helpful for treating anxiety in those individuals who do not respond to conventional therapy. However, this drug is only approved for the treatment of schizophrenia, Bipolar I Disorder (manic or mixed episodes) and to control the agitation associated with schizophrenia and mania.
Yes, Olaped may cause weight gain. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of weight gain is not known but it is presumed that it occurs due to increased food intake caused by increased appetite. Hence you are advised to keep monitoring your weight from time to time and exercise daily to maintain a healthy weight.
Olaped contains olanzapine which is presumed to work by affecting the concentration of some chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin neurotransmitter) in the brain which helps in improving thoughts, stabilizing mood, and behavior.
Take Olaped 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.
Yes, Olaped 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.
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