Description
Mechanism of Action:
✔ Blocks dopamine (D2) receptors, reducing psychotic symptoms.
✔ Modulates serotonin (5-HT2A) receptors, improving mood and cognitive function.
✔ Enhances GABAergic transmission, helping in mood stabilization.
Indications:
✔ Schizophrenia (Acute & Maintenance Therapy)
✔ Bipolar Disorder (Manic & Mixed Episodes)
✔ Adjunctive Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder
✔ Treatment of Agitation in Psychotic Disorders
✔ Delusional Disorders & Severe Mood Disorders
Key Benefits:
✅ Reduces hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia
✅ Improves mood stability and reduces aggressive behavior
✅ Helps prevent relapses in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
✅ Lower risk of movement disorders compared to typical antipsychotics
✅ Once-daily dosing for better patient compliance
Dosage & Administration:
- Recommended Dosage: 5 mg to 20 mg per day, depending on the condition and severity, as prescribed by a doctor.
- Route of Administration: Oral.
- Food Intake: Can be taken with or without food.
- Dosage adjustments may be required for elderly patients or those with hepatic impairment.
Precautions & Warnings:
- May cause weight gain and metabolic disturbances (monitor blood sugar and lipid levels).
- Use with caution in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis (increased risk of mortality).
- Avoid alcohol consumption, as it may enhance drowsiness and dizziness.
- Can cause sedation – caution required while driving or operating machinery.
- Not recommended during pregnancy unless necessary.
Possible Side Effects:
- Drowsiness, dizziness, or dry mouth
- Weight gain and increased appetite
- Constipation or stomach discomfort
- Elevated blood sugar levels (monitor in diabetic patients)
- Rare cases of movement disorders (extrapyramidal symptoms)
Storage & Packaging:
- Store below 30°C, in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
- Available in blister packs and bulk packaging as per customer requirements.
Manufacturing & Regulatory Compliance:
Manufactured by Aetos Life Care in WHO-GMP certified facilities, adhering to EU-GMP standards for international quality assurance.
Global Export & Supply:
Aetos Life Care exports Olanzapine Tablets 5 mg, 10 mg to Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and CIS countries, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective mental health treatments worldwide.
