WHAT IS OLAWEB 5MG?

OLAWEB 5MG contains Olanzapine which belongs to a group of medicines called antipsychotics.

CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION:

THERAPEUTIC USES:

What OLAWEB 5MG is used for? It is used for treating, schizophrenia a disease with symptoms such as hearing, seeing or sensing things which are not there, mistaken beliefs, unusual suspiciousness, and becoming withdrawn. People with this disease may also feel depressed, anxious or tense moderate to severe manic episodes, a condition with symptoms of excitement or euphoria

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor if you are taking have recently taken or might take any other medicines.In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking:

• medicines for Parkinson’s disease.
• carbamazepine which is an anti-epileptic or mood stabilizer.
• fluvoxamine which is an antidepressant.
• ciprofloxacin which is an antibiotic.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.

• Your doctor will tell you how many OLAWEB 5MG to take and how long you should continue to take them.
• The daily dose of OLAWEB 5MG is between 5 and 20 mg.
• You should take your OLAWEB 5MG once a day following the advice of your doctor.
• Try to take your medicine at the same time each day.
• It does not matter whether you take them with or without food.
• Swallow the OLAWEB 5MG whole with water.

SIDE EFFECTS:

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

SERIOUS:

• weight gain.
• blood clots in the veins.
• formation of blood clots.
• chest pain and difficulty in breathing.
• combination of fever, faster breathing, sweating, muscle stiffness and drowsiness or sleepiness.

COMMON:

• sleepiness; and increases in levels of prolactin in the blood.
• changes in the levels of some blood cells, circulating fats and early in treatment.
• temporary increases in liver enzymes.
• increases in the level of sugars in the blood and urine.
• increases in levels of uric acid and creatine phosphokinase in the blood.
• feeling hungrier.
• dizziness.
• restlessness.
• tremor.
• unusual movements (dyskinesia).
• constipation.
• dry mouth.
• rash.
• loss of strength.
• water retention leading to swelling of the hands, ankles or feet.
• fever.
• joint pain and sexual dysfunctions such as decreased libido in males and females or erectile dysfunction in males.

UNCOMMON:

• hypersensitivity (e.g. swelling in the mouth and throat, itching, rash).
• diabetes or the worsening of diabetes, occasionally associated with ketoacidosis (ketones in the blood and urine) or coma.
• seizures, usually associated with a history of seizures (epilepsy).
• muscle stiffness or spasms (including eye movements).
• restless legs syndrome.
• problems with speech.
• slow heart rate.
• sensitivity to sunlight.
• bleeding from the nose.
• abdominal distension.
• memory loss or forgetfulness.
• urinary incontinence, lack of ability to urinate.
• hair loss.
• absence or decrease in menstrual periods.
• changes in breasts in males and females such as an abnormal production of breast milk or abnormal growth.

RARE:

• lowering of normal body temperature.
• abnormal rhythms of the heart.
• sudden unexplained death.
• inflammation of the pancreas.
• liver disease appearing as yellowing of the skin and white parts of the eyes.
• muscle disease presenting as unexplained aches and pains.
• prolonged and/or painful erection.
• urinary incontinence, falls, extreme tiredness, visual hallucinations.
• a rise in body temperature, redness of the skin and have trouble walking.

VERY RARE:

• eosinophilia

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS:

TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR:

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you:

• are allergic (hypersensitive) to olanzapine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• have been previously diagnosed with eye problems such as certain kinds of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
• are suffering from diabetes, heart, liver or kidney disease.
• have or have had parkinson’s disease or seizures.
• have or have had prostate problems or blocked intestine (paralytic ileus).
• have blood disorders or stroke.
• are an alcoholic.

PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING:

• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine You should not be given this medicine when breast-feeding, as small amounts of OLAWEB 5MG can pass into breast milk.

CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS:

• OLAWEB 5MG is not for patients who are under 18 years.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES:

• There is a risk of feeling drowsy when you are given Olanzapine. If this happens do not drive or operate any tools or machines.

STORAGE:

• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
• Store at room temperature (15-25C).
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date.

FAQs:

If I take more OLAWEB 5MG? Contact your doctor or hospital straight away if you experience any of the above symptoms.

If I forget to take OLAWEB 5MG? Take your dose as soon as you remember. Do not take two doses to make up missed dose.

If I stop taking OLAWEB 5MG? Do not stop taking OLAWEB 5MG just because you feel better.

Disclaimer:

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