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Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT is a product of Ikon Pharmachem Pvt Ltd
Composition: Olanzapine (2.5mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT

Description:

Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania.

Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include dryness in the mouth, constipation, muscle rigidity, and restlessness. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

However, this medicine may increase your weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels but, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect. You should be cautious as in rare cases it may cause serious side effects like very high blood sugar levels or seizures.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Olaway

  • Increased appetite
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Constipation
  • Extrapyramidal symptoms
  • Weakness
  • Increased glucose level in blood
  • Anticholinergic effects
  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
  • Weight gain
  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Increased prolactin level in blood
  • Reviseed blood lipid level

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

Can Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT be used for anxiety?

The treatment of anxiety with Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT is not an approved indication. Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT has been studied for treatment of anxiety disorders but the results have not been very convincing. However, it can be used along with anxiolytics in anxiety disorders for better results.

Is Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT a sleeping pill?

No, Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT is not a sleeping pill. It belongs to the atypical antipsychotic class of medicines. It is used to treat schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions. Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT also helps with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder). It is a disease that causes episodes of depression, mania, and other abnormal moods.

How long does it take for Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT to kick in?

Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT may start showing initial improvement within 1-2 week of starting. However, for full benefits it may take about 4-6 weeks. You should continue taking it and consult your doctor in case you feel that Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT is not helping you.

What is the most important information that I should know about Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT?

Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT can cause serious side effects which include increased risk of death in elderly people who are confused, have memory loss and have lost touch with reality (dementia-related psychosis). It is important to know that it may increase blood sugar levels in diabetics and also in patients who never had diabetes. Furthermore, it may cause weight gain and high fat levels in the blood which is more common in teenagers.

Can Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT be taken during pregnancy?

Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be given if benefits outweigh the risk. Using Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT during last 3 months of pregnancy may cause unwanted symptoms in the unborn baby. These symptoms include shaking, muscle stiffness and/or weakness, sleepiness, agitation, breathing problems, and difficulty in feeding.

Can I stop taking Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT if I am better?

You should not stop taking Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT without consulting your doctor. This is because sudden discontinuation of the medicine may cause unpleasant side effects which include sweating, unable to sleep, tremor, anxiety or nausea, and vomiting. To avoid such effects, your doctor will reduce the dose gradually before stopping the treatment.

Does smoking or alcohol interfere with working of Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT?

Affirmative, smoking interferes with working of Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT causing an increase in its metabolism. One should avoid alcohol while taking Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT since it may cause more drowsiness. However, if you are a smoker then your doctor may increase your dose depending on your response to treatment.

Can Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT be used for anxiety?

The treatment of anxiety with Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT is not an approved indication. Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT has been studied for treatment of anxiety disorders but the results have not been very convincing. However, it can be used along with anxiolytics in anxiety disorders for better results.

Is Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT a sleeping pill?

No, Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT is not a sleeping pill. It belongs to the atypical antipsychotic class of medicines. It is used to treat schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions. Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT also helps with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder). It is a disease that causes episodes of depression, mania, and other abnormal moods.

How long does it take for Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT to kick in?

Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT may start showing initial improvement within 1-2 week of starting. However, for full benefits it may take about 4-6 weeks. You should continue taking it and consult your doctor in case you feel that Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT is not helping you.

What is the most important information that I should know about Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT?

Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT can cause serious side effects which include increased risk of death in elderly people who are confused, have memory loss and have lost touch with reality (dementia-related psychosis). It is important to know that it may increase blood sugar levels in diabetics and also in patients who never had diabetes. Furthermore, it may cause weight gain and high fat levels in the blood which is more common in teenagers.

Can Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT be taken during pregnancy?

Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be given if benefits outweigh the risk. Using Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT during last 3 months of pregnancy may cause unwanted symptoms in the unborn baby. These symptoms include shaking, muscle stiffness and/or weakness, sleepiness, agitation, breathing problems, and difficulty in feeding.

Can I stop taking Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT if I am better?

You should not stop taking Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT without consulting your doctor. This is because sudden discontinuation of the medicine may cause unpleasant side effects which include sweating, unable to sleep, tremor, anxiety or nausea, and vomiting. To avoid such effects, your doctor will reduce the dose gradually before stopping the treatment.

Does smoking or alcohol interfere with working of Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT?

Affirmative, smoking interferes with working of Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT causing an increase in its metabolism. One should avoid alcohol while taking Olaway 2.5mg Tablet DT since it may cause more drowsiness. However, if you are a smoker then your doctor may increase your dose depending on your response to treatment.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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