nerics
Olanzapine
Used For
Schizophrenia
Side Effects
• Unusual movement (a common side effect that may affect up to 1 in 10 people) mainly of the face or tongue; • Blood clots in the veins (an uncommon side effect that may affect up to 1 in 100 people) especially in the legs (symptoms include swelling, pain, and redness in the leg), which may travel through blood vessels to the lungs causing chest pain and difficulty in breathing. If you notice any of these symptoms seek medicaladvice immediately; • A combination of fever, faster breathing, sweating, muscle stiffness and drowsiness or sleepiness (the frequency of this side effect cannot be estimated from the available data).
Drug Interactions
Hepatotoxic drugs, CNS active drugs , alcohol , drugs that increase QTc interval , charcoal , smoking, CYP1A2 inducers or inhibitors ( particularly carbamazepine , fluvoxime , ciprofloxacin , nicotine ) , benzodiazepines , other CNS depressants , alcohol , dopaminergics.
Indication
It is used to treat Schizophrenia and moderate to severe manic episodes, a condition with symptoms of excitement or euphoria.




