Zosper Tablets 5mg
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Product Description
Product Name: Zosper Tablets 5mg
Product Form: Tablets
Pack Size: 10's
Manufactured By: Mega Pharmaceuticals
Used For:
Zosper 5mg tablets contain the active ingredient olanzapine, which is an atypical antipsychotic medication. It is primarily used for the treatment of:
- Schizophrenia: Helps manage symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and thought disorders.
- Bipolar Disorder: Effective in treating manic or mixed episodes and as maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence.
- Major Depressive Disorder (in combination with other medications): Sometimes prescribed in combination with other antidepressants for treatment-resistant depression.
Side Effects:
Common side effects of Zosper (olanzapine) may include:
- Weight Gain: One of the most significant side effects.
- Drowsiness or Sedation: Feeling unusually sleepy or tired.
- Increased Appetite: Can lead to weight gain.
- Dry Mouth: Feeling of dryness in the mouth.
- Constipation: Difficulty in passing stools.
- Orthostatic Hypotension: A drop in blood pressure when standing up, leading to dizziness or fainting.
- Hyperglycemia: Elevated blood sugar levels, which may be of particular concern for patients with diabetes.
Less common but more severe side effects can include:
- Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS): Such as tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia, and restlessness.
- Tardive Dyskinesia: A potentially irreversible condition characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements, often affecting the face.
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS): A rare but life-threatening reaction characterized by high fever, muscle stiffness, altered mental status, and autonomic dysfunction.
- Metabolic Changes: Including elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
- Increased Risk of Stroke: Particularly in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis.
Precautions:
When taking Zosper (olanzapine), it is important to consider the following precautions:
- Medical History: Inform your doctor if you have a history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, liver disease, or seizures.
- Regular Monitoring: Periodic monitoring of weight, blood sugar levels, and lipid profiles is recommended due to the risk of metabolic changes.
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Discuss with your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- Interactions with Other Medications: Olanzapine can interact with other drugs, so inform your healthcare provider about all medications and supplements you are taking.
- Alcohol and Sedatives: Avoid alcohol and other central nervous system depressants as they can exacerbate side effects like drowsiness and dizziness.
- Elderly Patients: Increased risk of cerebrovascular events (e.g., stroke) in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis.
- Driving and Operating Machinery: Due to potential drowsiness and dizziness, be cautious when driving or operating heavy machinery.
- Heat Sensitivity: Olanzapine can impair your body's ability to regulate temperature, so avoid overheating or dehydration.
Always take Zosper exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider and attend all follow-up appointments to monitor your condition and medication effects.