Olanzapine. Zyprexa

Olanzapine is used for the treatment of schizophrenia and similar forms of psychosis. Chemically this drug is similar hlozapinu and can be used in the same cases.

All antipsychotic means of improving the condition of the patients with such symptoms as hallucinations, anxiety, delirium, hypochondria and disorganized thinking. Atypical antipsychotic means of improving the condition of the patient in such "negative" symptoms of schizophrenia, as apathy, emotional decay, lack of satisfaction and loss of orientation better earlier antipsihoticeskih funds. In moderate doses are less likely to new antipsihoticalkie have had a negative impact on the vestibular apparatus and muscle tone, but with higher doses of these drugs may cause serious negative effects.

The most common side effects of olanzapine are drowsiness and loss of weight. Older women and immigrants from Asia are more susceptible to the negative effects. The use of olanzapine has not been investigated for children up to 18 years. Women, breast-feeding, should not take olanzapine. Long-term drug effects are unknown. The results of many studies have not been published yet.

Inform Your doctor if you have or have been observed: allergy, including lactose intolerance, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease and liver, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.

Tell your doctor about any medicines You are taking, including aspirin, herbs, vitamins and other medicines.

When receiving the first dose of try to get next to You someone was possible syncope.

Do not drink alcohol and do not take other drugs that cause drowsiness.

Do not smoke.

Until You find out how You react to this drug do not sit behind the steering wheel, as well as do other activities that require increased attention.

This drug may cause dizziness with the rise from a sitting or lying position. When getting up from bed, you should first overhangs the feet and stay in this position for several minutes, and then gently lift. With the rise from the chair, you should get up slowly and for a time to stand next to his chair, until You are sure you have not dizzy.

Avoid dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids, especially in hot weather, or with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

Chewing sugarless gum, ice, use saliva substitutes, if the mouth becomes dry.

Periodically ask Your doctor whether there is a need to continue taking the drug.

If You plan on holding any surgery, including dental work, tell Your doctor that You are taking one of these drugs.

Swallow the tablet whole. Take irrespective of reception of food.

If You missed the reception of the drug, it should be taken as soon as possible, however if soon we should take the next dose, skip the reception. Don't take double doses.

Store at room temperature below 250C. Do not store the product in the bathroom. Do not expose to heat, moisture and direct sunlight.

Drugs, depressing central nervous system, preparations containing with alcohol, antidepressants, antihistamines, antipsihoticalkie, some antigipertenzivee means reserpine and methyldopa, beta-blockers, drugs used in the zabolvaaniyah organs of the movement, muscle relaxants drugs, sedatives, hypnotics means and tranquilizers, alcohol, carbamazepine, levodopa, drugs lithium, carbamazepine, activated charcoal, levadopa, omeprazole, rifampin, perhydrol cause "clinically vysokoznachitelnye" or "clinically significant" cooperation in the joint use with this product. Some other drugs, especially those related to the same group, as listed below, in conjunction with the preparation may cause serious side effects. With the increase in the number of new drugs that are recommended for sale increases and the risk of adverse interactions with a joint application, which is often associated with old drugs. Be vigilant. Be sure to tell your doctor about all the medications You are taking, and pay special attention doctor if You are taking any of the medicines that interact with the product.

Immediately inform Your doctor if You have: difficulty swallowing, chest pain, agitation, aggressiveness, and stiffness in the legs, dizziness, excessive salivation, fever, tachycardia or arrhythmia, involuntary movements of the hands, pain in the abdomen, back, chest, joints, or throat, anxiety, swelling of legs, tremors of the extremities.

Inform Your doctor if You have over a long time observed the following symptoms: constipation, sleepiness, dryness of mouth, nasal congestion, nausea or vomiting, sleep disturbance, increased sweating, vision changes, weight gain.

Ask your doctor how often you should take place during the reception of this preparation of the study of the liver.

Olanzapine may cause a decrease in sweating, which leads to a rise in the temperature of Your body. Be careful, avoid overheating during the physical exercises and in warm weather, if You are taking one of these drugs, because overheating can lead to thermal shock. In addition, hot baths and saunas while receiving this drug may cause dizziness and fainting.

During pregnancy, the drug should be used only in case of extreme necessity. Before taking this drug must inform their physician if You are pregnant or if you suspect that You are pregnant.

Encyclopedia of Drug safety is compiled on the basis of a translation of the book of Sidney M. Wolf "Worst pills Best pills", as well as data from other sources.

Drug safety it is not a rejection of the use of drugs, and competent application of necessary medicines at the right time.

This information is given to the patient with the doctor was easier to cope with the disease without negative consequences.

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