POLANZAINE 10MG
OLNEPT-10 contains Olanzapine 10 mg, which is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat various mental and mood disorders. It works by modifying the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, especially dopamine and serotonin
Schizophrenia: Treats symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
Bipolar disorder: Manages manic episodes, depressive episodes, or mood stabilization.
Other conditions: May be used off-label for conditions like anxiety, depression, or insomnia.
Olanzapine affects neurotransmitter levels in the brain, helping to regulate mood, perception, and behavior.
✅ Benefits & Uses
- Schizophrenia: Helps manage symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
- Bipolar Disorder: Used to treat manic episodes and for mood stabilization.
- Acute Psychosis: Reduces aggression, anxiety, and behavioral disturbances.
- Depression (adjunct use): Sometimes combined with antidepressants in treatment-resistant cases.
- Helps in preventing relapse in long-term psychiatric care.
🧴 Directions for Use
- Take the tablet by mouth once daily, with or without food.
- Take it at the same time every day, usually in the evening or at bedtime.
- Swallow whole with water — do not crush or chew.
- Do not stop suddenly; dosage must be gradually tapered under medical supervision.
🏠 Storage
- Usual adult starting dose: 5–10 mg once daily.
- Maintenance dose: 10–20 mg per day.
- Maximum dose: Usually not more than 20 mg/day
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