Olazm 15mg Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Surge Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Olanzapine (15mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Thienobenzodiazepine Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
Action Class	Atypical Antipsychotics
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	436

FAQ

Is Olazm 15mg a sleeping pill?

No, Olazm 15mg is not a sleeping pill. It belongs to the atypical antipsychotic class of medicines. It is used to treat schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions. Olazm 15mg also helps with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder). It is a disease that causes episodes of depression, mania, and other abnormal moods.

How long does it take for Olazm 15mg to kick in?

Olazm 15mg may start showing initial improvement within 1-2 week of starting. However, for full benefits it may take about 4-6 weeks. You should continue taking it and consult your doctor in case you feel that Olazm 15mg is not helping you.

Can I stop taking Olazm 15mg if I am better?

You should not stop taking Olazm 15mg without consulting your doctor. This is because sudden discontinuation of the medicine may cause unpleasant side effects which include sweating, unable to sleep, tremor, anxiety or nausea, and vomiting. To avoid such effects, your doctor will reduce the dose gradually before stopping the treatment.

Does smoking or alcohol interfere with working of Olazm 15mg?

Yes, smoking interferes with working of Olazm 15mg causing an increase in its metabolism. One should avoid alcohol while taking Olazm 15mg since it may cause more drowsiness. However, if you are a smoker then your doctor may increase your dose depending on your response to treatment.

What is the most important information that I should know about Olazm 15mg?

Olazm 15mg can cause serious side effects which include increased risk of death in elderly people who are confused, have memory loss and have lost touch with reality (dementia-related psychosis). It is important to know that it may increase blood sugar levels in diabetics and also in patients who never had diabetes. Furthermore, it may cause weight gain and high fat levels in the blood which is more common in teenagers.

Can Olazm 15mg be taken during pregnancy?

Olazm 15mg should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be given if benefits outweigh the risk. Using Olazm 15mg during last 3 months of pregnancy may cause unwanted symptoms in the unborn baby. These symptoms include shaking, muscle stiffness and/or weakness, sleepiness, agitation, breathing problems, and difficulty in feeding.

Can Olazm 15mg be used for anxiety?

The treatment of anxiety with Olazm 15mg is not an approved indication. Olazm 15mg has been studied for treatment of anxiety disorders but the results have not been very convincing. However, it can be used along with anxiolytics in anxiety disorders for better results.

What if you forget to take Olazm Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Olazm 15mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Olazm 15mg Tablet Reviews

Olazm 15mg is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania.

Olazm 15mg may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include dryness in the mouth, constipation, muscle rigidity, and restlessness. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

However, this medicine may increase your weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels but, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect. You should be cautious as in rare cases it may cause serious side effects like very high blood sugar levels or seizures.

How Olazm 15mg Tablet Works

Olazm 15mg is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and behavior.

How to Use Olazm 15mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Olazm 15mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Olazm 15mg Tablet

In Treatment of Mania: Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Olazm 15mg helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Olazm 15mg will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.
In Treatment of Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Olazm 15mg helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.

Uses of Olazm 15mg Tablet

Treatment of Schizophrenia
Treatment of Mania

Olazm 15mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Olazm 15mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Olazm 15mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Olazm 15mg is recommended.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Olazm 15mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Olazm 15mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Olazm 15mg.

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Olazm 15mg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Olazm 15mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Do not stop taking Olazm 15mg without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.
It is less likely to cause heart and movement problems as compared to other similar medicines.
It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see full effects on thoughts and mood. Keep taking it as prescribed.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Olazm 15mg can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.
Olazm 15mg works well in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

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