Olapex 5 mg 30 tablets

Olapex 5 mg 30 tablets

Composition
Each tablet contains:
•  Olanzapine - 5 mg

Pharmacological properties
Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic belonging to the group of thienanthropenes.
1. Antipsychotic action:
• Blocks dopamine (D₂) and serotonin (5-HT₂A) receptors
• Eliminates symptoms of psychosis (delusions, hallucinations, thought disorders)
2. Stimulates mood stabilization:
• Alleviates symptoms of mania in bipolar disorders
• Prevention of relapses of depression and mania
3. Additional effects:
• Moderate anxiolytic and sedative effects
• Lower risk of extrapyramidal disorders compared to typical antipsychotics

Indications for use
• Schizophrenia (acute and chronic forms)
• Manic episodes in bipolar affective disorder
• Maintenance therapy of BAD (bipolar affective disorder)
• Psychoses of various origins (as prescribed by a doctor)

Method of administration and dosage
• Initial dose: 5–10 mg once a day, regardless of food intake
• Maintenance dose: usually 5–20 mg per day
• The tablet should be swallowed whole with water
• The dosage and duration of therapy is determined by the doctor individually
Note: with long-term use, monitoring of body weight, glucose and lipid levels in the blood is required due to possible metabolic side effects.