Olanzapine
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for CNS, Nerve & Mental Health treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Take orally once daily, preferably in the evening or at bedtime with water, with or without food. Swallow whole. Regularly monitor body weight, waist circumference, fasting blood glucose, and lipid panel. Taper gradually when discontinuing.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Somnolence, marked weight gain, increased appetite, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, peripheral edema. Rare/Severe: Boxed warning: Increased mortality in elderly dementia patients; severe metabolic syndrome (diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar coma), neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), tardive dyskinesia, and DRESS syndrome.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Boxed warning for elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis. High risk of substantial weight gain, hyperlipidemia, and new-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus; metabolic monitoring is mandatory. Contraindicated in patients with known narrow-angle glaucoma.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Olanzapine
Found 3 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Olanzapine Tablets 10mg
Olanzapine is a second-generation atypical thienobenzodiazepine antipsychotic and mood stabilizer on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It acts by antagonizing serotonin 5-HT2A and dopamine D2 receptors, with high affinity for 5-HT2C, H1, and alpha-1 receptors, delivering potent antipsychotic efficacy with low extrapyramidal liability. Indicated for schizophrenia, acute manic or mixed episodes in bipolar I disorder, maintenance in bipolar disorder, and treatment-resistant depression (in combination with fluoxetine).
Olanzapine Tablets 5mg
Olanzapine is a second-generation atypical thienobenzodiazepine antipsychotic and mood stabilizer on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It acts by antagonizing serotonin 5-HT2A and dopamine D2 receptors, with high affinity for 5-HT2C, H1, and alpha-1 receptors, delivering potent antipsychotic efficacy with low extrapyramidal liability. Indicated for schizophrenia, acute manic or mixed episodes in bipolar I disorder, maintenance in bipolar disorder, and treatment-resistant depression (in combination with fluoxetine).
Olanzapine 5mg + Fluoxetine 20mg Tablets
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride is a prototype selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It blocks the presynaptic serotonin transporter (SERT) and possesses a long elimination half-life (1-3 days for parent drug, 7-15 days for active norfluoxetine), providing a built-in buffer against abrupt discontinuation syndrome. Also displays mild 5-HT2C antagonism, contributing to energizing/activating effects. Indicated for major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa, and panic disorder.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Olanzapine.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olanzapine Tablets 10mg | 10's | ₹9.08 | Oliza | ₹48.00 | 81% Save |
| Olanzapine Tablets 5mg | 10's | ₹6.81 | OLEANZ | ₹31.33 | 78% Save |
| Olanzapine 5mg + Fluoxetine 20mg Tablets | 10's | ₹18.75 | OLANEX F | ₹133.97 | 86% Save |
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