ZYPREXA tablet 5mg [Brand Name]

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Active ingredient
Olanzapine
Brand name medicine
ZYPREXA
Effects of this medicine

・This medicine acts on receptors for neurotransmitter in brain, and regulates the function of neurotransmitters.
・It is usually used to improve symptoms such as hallucination/delusion and anxiety or irritability, and to stabilize mood.
・It also improves manic symptoms such as uncontrollable excitation and behavior and depressive symptoms such as depressed mood in bipolar disorder.
・Besides these, this medicine is used in case of gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea and vomiting) associated with chemotherapy medicine (such as cisplatin) for cancer.
Dosing schedule (How to take this medicine)
・For schizophrenia: In general, for adults, start taking 1 to 2 tablets (5 to 10 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, once a day. The dosage is maintained on 2 tablets (10 mg) once a day, it may be adjusted according to your age and symptoms. However, the daily dosage is up to 4 tablets (20 mg).
・For treatment of manic symptoms in bipolar disorder: In general, for adults, start taking 2 tablets (10 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, once a day. The maintenance dosage may be adjusted according to your age and symptoms. However, the daily dosage is up to 4 tablets (20 mg).
・For treatment of depressive symptoms in bipolar disorder: In general, for adults, start taking 1 tablet (5 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, once a day, and then increase to 2 tablets (10 mg of the active ingredient) once a day at bedtime in either case. The dosage may be adjusted according to your age and symptoms. However, the daily dosage is up to 4 tablets (20 mg).
・For gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea and vomiting) associated with chemotherapy medicine (such as cisplatin) for cancer: In general, for adults, take 1 tablet (5 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, once a day in combination with other antiemetics. The dosage may be increased according to your condition. However, the daily dosage is up to 2 tablets (10 mg).
・In any case, strictly follow the instructions.
・If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, just skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. ・You should never take two doses at one time.
Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist
・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines or foods.
・If the patient is in a coma.
・If you have: diabetes mellitus or a history of it.
・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
Precautions while taking this medicine
・The medicine may cause sleepiness, dizziness, dizziness on standing up, light-headed feeling, and lacks of attention, concentration and/or reflex action ability. Do not work at heights or operate machinery with potential risk such as driving a car.
・Please note that alcohol drinking may intensify the effect of the medicine.
・Please note that smoking may weaken the effect of the medicine.
・The medicine may cause weight gain. If you feel an increasing in your body weight, check with your doctor/pharmacist, then take action(s) for weight control such as improvement of dietary balance and exercising.
・Patients with depressive symptoms in bipolar disorder may show behavioral changes such as suicidal ideation or aggression due to the nature of this disease. Therefore, patients and family members should keep close contact with your doctor.
・For healthcare professional use only
Storage conditions and other information
Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight, heat and humidity.
Discard the remainder. Do not store them. Ask your pharmacist or medical institution how to discard