Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Olanzapine
Drug Class
Antidepressants
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepines
ATC Code
N05AH03
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Olanco?
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
Hepatic and renal disease, cardiac disease, allergy, breast cancer, intestinal problems, low blood pressure, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, narrow-angle glaucoma, prostate problem, seizures, stomach problems, dehydration, dementia, stroke, dehydration, low white blood cell
Side Effects
Agitationanxietyarthralgiablood disordersconfusionconvulsionsdizzinessdrowsinessdry mouthfatigueheadacheincreased appetiteinsomniamyalgiaoedema
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
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid unless potential benefit outweighs risk
Lactation
Contraindicated, avoid
Storage
Tab Store Between 20°C-25°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 474.1
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 47.41 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 474.1
Should you consider an alternative?
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Rs 239.4Rs 17.1/unit
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Rs 266Rs 19/unit
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