Olanzapine is a medication used to help people who have problems with their thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It's mainly prescribed to treat conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This medicine can help balance chemicals in the brain to make these conditions more manageable. Your doctor will decide if it's the right choice for you based on your specific needs.
Schizophrenia, Combination Therapy For Mania, Prevention Of Recurrence In Bipolar Disorder:
Oral:
Adult: 10 Mg Daily, Adjusted According To Response, Usual Dose 5-20 Mg Daily, Doses Greater Than 10 Mg Daily Only After Reassessment, When One Or More Factors Present That Might Result In Slower Metabolism(e.g. Female Gender, Elderly, Non-smoker) Consider Lower Initial Dose And More Gradual Dose Increase; Maximum 20 Mg Per Day
Monotherapy For Mania:
Oral:
Adult: 15 Mg Daily, Adjusted According To Response, Usual Dose 5-20 Mg Daily, Doses Greater Than 15mgdaily Only After Reassessment, When One Or More Factors Present That Might Result In Slower Metabolism(e.g. Female Gender, Elderly, Non-smoker) Consider Lower Initial Dose And More Gradual Dose Increase; Maximum 20 Mg Per Day
Control Of Agitation And Disturbed Behaviour In Schizophrenia Or Mania:
By IM Inj:
Adult: Initially 5-10 Mg For 1 Dose; Usual Dose 10 Mg For 1 Dose, Followed By 5-10 Mg After 2 Hours If Required, Maximum 3 Injections Daily For 3 Days; Maximum Daily Combined Oral And Parenteral Dose20 Mg, When One Or More Factors Present That Might Result In Slower Metabolism (e.g. Female Gender, Elderly, Non-smoker) Consider Lower Initial Dose And More Gradual Dose Increase
Elderly: Initially 2.5-5 Mg, Followed By 2.5-5 Mg After 2 Hours If Required, Maximum 3 Injections Daily For 3 Days; Maximum Daily Combined Oral And Parenteral Dose 20 Mg, When One Or More Factors Present That Might Result In Slower Metabolism (e.g. Female Gender, Elderly, Non-smoker) Consider Lower Initial Dose And More Gradual Dose Increase