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Zapinol 10mg Tablet
Olanzapine
Uses of Zapinol Tablet
- Treatment of Mania
- Treatment of Schizophrenia
Introduction of Zapinol 10mg Tablet
Zapinol 10mg Tablet 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.
Zapinol 10mg Tablet 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.
Benefits of Zapinol Tablet
In Treatment of Mania
Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Zapinol 10mg Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Zapinol 10mg Tablet will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.
Side effects of Zapinol Tablet
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
Common side effects of Zapinol
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Dryness in mouth
- Weight gain
- Increased prolactin level in blood
- Constipation
- Muscle stiffness
- Restlessness
- Tremors
How to use Zapinol Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zapinol 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Zapinol Tablet works
Zapinol 10mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and behavior.
Safety advice
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zapinol 10mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
Zapinol 10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.
Breast feeding
Zapinol 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
Zapinol 10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
Zapinol 10mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zapinol 10mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
Zapinol 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zapinol 10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients.
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