aculanz 2.5mg tablet md - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is aculanz 2.5mg tablet md used for?
Anzip 2.5mg Tablet MD (Olanzapine) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Olanzapine (2.5mg), which Antagonist at dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors; also blocks 5-HT2C, 5-. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Olanzapine
- Manufacturer: Sanofi India Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ aculanz 2.5mg tablet md Uses & Benefits
Schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder (acute manic/mixed episodes), maintenance treatment in bipolar disorder.
Off-label uses: Treatment-resistant depression (adjunct), Tourette's syndrome, autism-related irritability, anorexia nervosa.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Olanzapine |
| Brand Name | Anzip 2.5mg Tablet MD |
| Manufacturer | Sanofi India Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Atypical Antipsychotics |
| Route of Administration | Oral (tablet, orally disintegrating tablet). |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Antagonist at dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors; also blocks 5-HT2C, 5-HT3, 5-HT6, alpha1-adrenergic, histamine H1, and muscarinic M1-M5 receptors.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take aculanz 2.5mg tablet md
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of aculanz 2.5mg tablet md
โ Common Side Effects
- Weight gain
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Increased appetite
- Dizziness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Hyperglycemia/diabetes
- Seizures
- QT prolongation
- Pancreatitis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Priapism
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Hepatitis
- Agranulocytosis
- Allergic reaction
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Fluvoxamine | Major | Increased olanzapine concentration; reduce dose. |
| Ciprofloxacin | Major | Increased olanzapine concentration; monitor. |
| Carbamazepine | Major | Decreased olanzapine concentration; may need dose increase. |
| Smoking | Major | Induces CYP1A2; decreased olanzapine concentration. |
| Diazepam | Moderate | Increased sedation. |
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased CNS depression. |
| Levodopa | Moderate | Antagonism of levodopa effect. |
| Antihypertensives | Moderate | Additive hypotension. |
| Warfarin | Minor | Possible minor INR changes. |
| Lithium | Minor | No significant interaction. |
| Valproate | Minor | No significant interaction. |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Fluvoxamine
- Ciprofloxacin
- Carbamazepine
- Smoking
โก Moderate Interactions
- Diazepam
- Alcohol
- Levodopa
- Antihypertensives
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Warfarin
- Lithium
- Valproate
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased CNS depression; avoid alcohol.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to olanzapine, narrow-angle glaucoma, severe CNS depression.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood glucose, lipid profile, weight, BMI, blood pressure, ECG (if risk factors), liver function tests.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; avoid breastfeeding or monitor infant.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; gastric lavage, activated charcoal; monitor vital signs, ECG; no specific antidote.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; skip if close to next dose; do not double.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for aculanz 2.5mg tablet md
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.