Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Olanzapine
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepines
ATC Code
N05AH03
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Lepinza?
Uses
Olanzapine (brand name Zyprexa) is an atypical antipsychotic that may be used to treat adults and adolescents aged 13 and older with schi...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepines
Olanzapine Citrate is the derivative of Olanzapine. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Benzodiazepines. It belongs to Psychotherapeutic Drugs pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Olanzapine is 312.44.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
5 to 10 mg — 24 hourly
Maximum dose 20 mg.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take olanzapine exactly as prescribed. Your doctor may need to change (adjust) the dosage of olanzapine until it is right for you. Olanzapine is usually taken once a day. Olanzapine can be taken wi
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Olanzapine may not be right for you
Before starting, tell your doctor if you have or had: heart problems seizures diabetes or high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) high cholesterol or triglyceride levels in your blood liver problems low or high blood pressure strokes or “mini-strokes” also called transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) Alzheimer’s disease narrow-angle glaucoma enlarged prostate in men bowel obstruction phenylketonuria, because some olanzapine disintegrating tablets may contain phenylalanine
breast cancer thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself any other medical condition are pregnant or plan to become pregnant are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed
Tell your doctor if you exercise a lot or live or holiday in hot places
Important Warnings
Olanzapine carries a Boxed warning for an increased risk of death in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis
An increased risk of death, strokes, or “mini-strokes” called transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) have been reported in elderly people taking olanzapine who are confused, have memory loss, or have lost touch with reality (dementia-related psychosis)
These people should not be given olanzapine
Olanzapine may cause the following serious side effects
A higher risk of suicide when olanzapine is used in combination with fluoxetine for people with depression
High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
This can happen if you have diabetes already or if you have never had diabetes
High blood sugar could lead to a build-up of acid in your blood due to ketones (ketoacidosis), coma, and death
Side Effects
Olanzapine may cause serious side effects such as an increased risk of death or stroke in elderly patients with dementiaa higher risk of suicide when taken with fluoxetinemetabolic changestardive dyskinesialow blood pressureand blood cell disorders. See the warnings below for a full list of serious side effects. Common side effects of olanzapine that affect 5% or more people who take it include postural hypotension (a drop in blood pressure when going from a lying or sitting position to standing) Constipation Weight gain and increased appetite Dizziness Personality disorder Restlessness Sedation Headache Abdominal pain Pain in the extremities Tiredness or lack of energy Dry mouth Tremor. Other side effects may include increased salivationspeech disorderforgetfulnessand the feeling of pins and needles in your limbs. Teenagers experienced greater increases in prolactinliver enzymesand sleepiness when compared with adults.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all the medicines that you take
including prescription and nonprescription medicines
vitamins
and herbal supplements. Olanzapine and some medicines may interact with each other and may not work as well
or cause possible serious side effects. Your doctor can tell you if it is safe to take olanzapine with your other medicines. Do not start or stop any medicine while taking olanzapine without talking to your doctor first. Especially tell your doctor if you take: Diazepam
lorazepam
or other benzodiazepines. This may make some side effects such as orthostatic hypotension worse Carbamazepine. May reduce the effect of olanzapine. Fluvoxamine. May increase levels of olanzapine and make side effects worse Fluoxetine. This may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors Other medications that affect the brain
such as sedatives or sedating antihistamines. These can make side effects worse
Storage
Tab Store Between 20°C-25°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 175.8
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 17.58 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 175.8
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Rs 289.8Rs 28.98/unit
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