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Olpin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Olpin safe for pregnant women?
Olpin can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Olpin right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Olpin safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Olpin. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Olpin on the Kidneys?
Olpin does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olpin on the Liver?
Olpin is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Olpin on the Heart?
Olpin is rarely harmful for the heart.
Olpin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olpin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olpin habit forming or addictive?
Olpin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Olpin. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Olpin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Olpin can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Olpin
Some foods when eaten with Olpin can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olpin
Taking Olpin with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Take Olpin as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with bone marrow depression, diabetes mellitus, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Olpin is a brand name of olanzapine and it comes in the form of tablet, injection, and sachet. It is an atypical antipsychotic agent which belongs to the class of drug known as a thiobenzodiazepine. Olpin is a prescription drug used for the treatment of schizophrenia, Bipolar I Disorder (manic or mixed episodes) and to control the agitation associated with schizophrenia and mania.
Yes, Olpin may cause drowsiness or sedation. It is a common side effect of this drug. It occurs because this drug affects the levels of chemical messengers in your brain. You are advised not to drive any vehicle or operate heavy machinery after taking this drug to avoid accidents
Yes, Olpin and Depakote (divalproex) can be taken together because no harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. Hence, it is safe to take Olpin along with Depakote.
Yes, Olpin might help with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) in those patients who are unresponsive to the conventional treatment. Scientific data suggests that it might improve the mood symptoms in the treatment of unresponsive OCD patients.
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