OPIN 5MG TABLET 10'S

Schizophrenia (410)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Olanzapine

Manufacturer

Triton Health Care Pvt Ltd

Variant

10 Tablet(s) in a Strip

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

INTRODUCTION ABOUT OPINOPIN is used in the management of schizophrenia and severe manic episodes of bipolar disorders and its recurrence. It contains a medicine called Olanzapine which is an Antipsychotic agent. It works by blocking certain brain receptors for dopamine and serotonin, which helps reduce symptoms like hallucinations and mood swings in conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Along with this management, your doctor might ask you to make certain lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet, regular exercise and quitting alcohol. Prior to the management, your doctor may want you to take several blood tests to understand your existing condition. Avoid consumption of alcohol during management with OPIN as it can make you feel drowsy. OPIN is not recommended for use in patients previously diagnosed with eye problems like glaucoma or dementia in the elderly. Before taking OPIN, inform your doctor if you have history of blood clotting, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, prostate, intestine, heart, liver or kidney disease, diabetes, and seizures. OPIN should be used with caution among women who are pregnant. Consult your doctor before taking it. OPIN is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women and in children less than 18 years of age. OPIN should be used with caution in elderly patients with dementia as it can cause death. The most common

Uses

OF OPINUsed in the management of the following psychotic conditions such as Schizophrenia (seeing, hearing, or sensing things that are not real, mistaken beliefs, unusual suspiciousness, becoming withdrawn, feeling sad, anxious or tensed) Severe manic episodes of bipolar disorder and its recurrence

How It Works

OPIN contains Olanzapine which is an antipsychotic medication that works by altering the activity of certain chemicals in the brain, particularly dopamine and serotonin. It blocks receptors for these chemicals, which helps reduce symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and mood swings in conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. By balancing these neurotransmitters, olanzapine helps stabilize mood, improve thinking, and reduce agitation.

Directions for Use

For Tablet: Take OPIN as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. For Mouth Dissolving or Orally disintegrating tablet: Place the medicine in

Side Effects

taking OPIN are changes in the levels of some blood cells, weight gain, sleepiness and feeling dizzy. USES OF OPINUsed in the management of the following psychotic conditions such as Schizophrenia (seeing, hearing, or sensing things that are not real, mistaken beliefs, unusual suspiciousness, becoming withdrawn, feeling sad, anxious or tensed) Severe manic episodes of bipolar disorder and its recurrence HOW OPIN WORKSOPIN contains Olanzapine which is an antipsychotic medication that works by altering the activity of certain chemicals in the brain, particularly dopamine and serotonin. It blocks receptors for these chemicals, which helps reduce symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and mood swings in conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. By balancing these neurotransmitters, olanzapine helps stabilize mood, improve thinking, and reduce agitation. DIRECTIONS FOR USEFor Tablet: Take OPIN as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. For Mouth Dissolving or Orally disintegrating tablet: Place the medicine inside your mouth and allow it to dissolve completely. Do not swallow or chew the medicine. For Dispersible Tablet (DT): Drop the medicine in a glass of water and allow it to dissolve. Consume the mixture once the medicine dissolves completely. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Continue to take OPIN for the stipulated duration prescribed by your doctor to achieve better results. SIDE EFFECTS OF OPINCOMMON weight gain sleepiness increases in levels of prolactin in the blood, changes in the levels of some blood cells, circulating fats and liver enzymes feel dizzy (with a slow heart rate), especially while getting up from a lying or sitting position increases in the level of sugars in the blood and urine and of uric acid and creatine phosphokinase in the blood restlessness, tremor, unusual movements (dyskinesias) constipation, dry mouth rashes loss of strength, extreme tiredness, feeling more hungry water retention leading to swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet fever, joint pain sexual dysfunctions (decreased libido in males and females or erectile dysfunction in males) UNCOMMON hypersensitivity (swelling in the mouth and throat, itching, rash) worsening of diabetes, at times associated with ketoacidosis (ketones in the blood, urine) or coma seizures, muscle stiffness (even eye movements) syndrome of restless legs, problems with speech (stuttering) slow heart rate sensitivity to sunlight bleeding from the nose abdominal distension drooling memory loss or forgetfulness lack of ability to urinate hair loss absence or decrease in menstrual periods changes in breasts in males and females like an abnormal production of breast milk or abnormal growth RARE lowering of normal body temperature abnormal rhythms of the heart sudden unexplained death inflammation of the pancreas with severe stomach pain and fever liver disease(jaundice) muscle disease presenting as aches and pains and painful erection elderly patients with dementia may suffer from stroke, pneumonia, urinary incontinence, tiredness, visual hallucinations, rise in body temperature, redness of the skin and trouble walking. Some fatal cases have been reported in elderly Stop taking OPIN and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: unusual movement of face or tongue blood clots in the veins especially in the legs (swelling, pain, and redness in the leg), which may travel through blood vessels to the lungs causing chest pain and difficulty in breathing a combination of fever, faster breathing, sweating, muscle stiffness and drowsiness

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYUse with CautionOPIN should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGContraindicatedOPIN is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it can pass through breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESUse with CautionDo not drive and use machines while taking OPIN as it can make you feel drowsy. ALCOHOLContraindicatedDo not drink alcohol while taking OPIN as it can make you feel drowsy. KIDNEYUse with CautionOPIN should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking OPIN. LIVERUse with CautionOPIN should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking OPIN. ALLERGYContraindicatedDo not take OPIN if you are allergic to Olanzapine. HEART DISEASEUse with CautionOPIN should be used with caution in patients with heart disease. Consult your doctor before taking OPIN. USE IN PEDIATRICSContraindicatedOPINis not recommended for children under 18 years of age. Consult your doctor before taking OPIN. USE IN GERIATRICSMonitoring requiredOPIN should be used with caution in elderly patients. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Constant monitoring on blood pressure, blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels is recommended in such patients. It is not suitable for elders with dementia. Consult your doctor before taking OPIN. OTHERSOPIN is not recommended for use if you: have been previously diagnosed with eye problems such as certain kinds of glaucoma (increased pressure in eye) have dementia (especially elderly patients) Before taking OPIN, inform your doctor if you: you or your family has a history of blood clots or blood disorders have stroke or mini stroke (temporary symptoms of stroke) have Parkinson’s disease have prostate problems, blocked intestine (paralytic ileus) have diabetes have seizures may have salt depletion because of prolonged severe diarrhea and vomiting are intolerant to some sugars have phenylketonuria (increase phenylalanine in blood)

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking OPIN, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: diuretics (water tablets) antidepressants or medicines for anxiety or to help you sleep (tranquillizers) Antiparkinsonian drugs (Ex. carbamazepine, fluvoxamine, or ciprofloxacin) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of OPIN, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are rapid beating of the heart, agitation, problems with speech, unusual movements (especially of the face or tongue), reduced level of consciousness, acute confusion, seizures, etc. SYNOPSIS Drug : Olanzapine Pharmacological Category : Antipsychotics Therapeutic Indication : Schizophrenia, manic episodes, bipolar disorder Dosage Forms : Orally disintegrating tablet MORE INFORMATIONSTORAGE Keep OPIN out of reach from children Do not store above 30°C

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions and answers about OPIN 5MG TABLET 10'S.

Q

Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking OPIN?

A

Yes, one should avoid alcohol while taking OPIN since it may cause more drowsiness.

Q

Can I stop taking OPIN?

A

Do not stop taking OPIN just because you feel better. It is important that you carry on the management for as long as your doctor tells you. If you suddenly stop taking OPIN symptoms such as sweating, unable to sleep, tremor, anxiety or nausea and vomiting might occur.

Q

Is OPIN a sleeping pill?

A

No, OPIN is an antipsychotic used to manage schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder). It causes episodes of depression, mania, and other abnormal moods.

Q

Can OPIN be taken during pregnancy?

A

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

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Last Updated

27 Aug 2024

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