Olanzapine tablets work to treat schizophrenia, treat moderate-to-severe manic episodes, and prevent relapses in bipolar disorder.
The drug is an antipsychotic drug, which belongs to dopamine receptor antagonist, it can block the dopamine receptors in the midbrain-limbic system and midbrain-cortical system, relieve the positive symptoms of schizophrenia, stabilize the emotional symptoms, and play a role in the treatment of schizophrenia.
So clinically the drug is not only used for the treatment of schizophrenia and moderate to severe manic episodes, but also for the prevention of bipolar disorder relapse.
During the use of the drug there are adverse reactions such as drowsiness, weight gain, postural hypotension, increased appetite, dizziness, rash.
It is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to any of the components of the drug; in patients at risk of narrow-angle glaucoma.
In the course of treatment with antipsychotic drugs, the improvement of clinical symptoms of patients may take a few days or even a few weeks, during which the patient should be closely monitored; elderly patients should be regularly monitored blood pressure when using the drug.
If medication is required, it should be used under the supervision of a specialist.