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Manzura 5 is a brand name of Olanzapine, an atypical antipsychotic used in certain neuropsychiatric conditions. So what does Manzura 5 do and how should it be used, please refer to the following article.1. What effect does Manzura 5 have?
Manzura 5 is a neuroleptic, brand name for Olanzapine - a second generation atypical antipsychotic that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.
Manzura 5 is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets and each tablet contains: 5mg Olanzapine and some other excipients (such as microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide, talc,...).
Manzura 5 is effective in the treatment of certain mental conditions, such as schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disorder or abnormal thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions). fit); bipolar disease (a disease that causes episodes of mania, depression, and other mood swings),...
In addition, Manzura 5 can also be used in combination with certain other medicines to treat depression cold . Medications can reduce hallucinations and help you think more clearly, be more positive, feel less agitated, and participate more actively in everyday life.
2. How to use Manzura 5?
Manzura 5 is a prescription drug so use it as directed by your doctor.
This medicine can be taken with or without meals.
Dosage and time of taking the drug will be specifically informed by the doctor. The drug may be started at a low dose and then gradually increased to reduce the risk of side effects.
For adults with schizophrenia start with the recommended once-daily dose of 5 to 10 mg. The dose may be increased by approximately 5 mg/day over 5-7 days until the target dose of 10 mg/day is reached. Dosage adjustments at a later stage are usually spaced by 7 days or more, increasing or decreasing 5 mg/day up to a maximum recommended dose of 20 mg/day. Oral maintenance at a dose of 10-20mg once a day.
The optimal duration of treatment has not been determined. Patients who respond to the drug should continue to be treated (if needed and tolerated) but should be used at the lowest effective dose.
Note that debilitated patients, susceptible to hypotension who are sensitive to the effects of Olanzapine or patients who metabolize Olanzapine slowly (non-smokers or people over 65 years of age), should start with a dose of 1 tablet of Manzura 5 every day.
For people with bipolar disease :
May be started as monotherapy once a day with 2 to 3 tablets of Manzura 5 . Increase dose by 5mg per day but must be spaced 24 hours or more apart. The maximum recommended dose is 20mg per day (ie 4 Manzura 5 tablets). Maintenance dose of 5 - 20mg/day. Can be used in combination with Lithium or Valproate with a dose of 10mg per day, taken once, the dose can range from 5 to 20mg per day. Medicine can help control symptoms, but it will not cure your condition. It may take several weeks or longer to feel the full benefits of Olanzapine.
3. Special notes when using Manzura 5
There are some contraindications to the use of this medicine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of Manzura 5 or are breast-feeding or at risk for angle-closure glaucoma.
Also tell your doctor your medical history, especially liver problems, seizures, trouble swallowing, low white blood cell count, dementia, difficulty urinating (due to an enlarged prostate). prostate problems), gastrointestinal problems (such as chronic constipation), smoking, personal or family history of diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol/triglyceride levels, sleep apnea .
Manzura 5 may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not do anything that requires sobriety until you can safely do the activity.
Avoid alcoholic beverages.
This medicine may make you sweat less, making you more susceptible to heat stroke. Avoid doing things that can make you too hot, like exercising in hot weather or using a hot tub. It's best to drink plenty of water and wear light clothing when the weather is hot, quickly find a place to cool down and rest if you get too hot.
During pregnancy, Manzura 5 should be used only when clearly needed. Babies born to mothers who have used this medicine during the last 3 months of pregnancy may rarely develop symptoms including muscle stiffness, tremors, drowsiness, constant crying, trouble breathing. However, if you notice any of these symptoms in your baby, especially in the first month after birth, tell your doctor right away.
Manzura 5 may interact with some other drugs, such as Metoclopramide, Opioid pain relievers or cough suppressants, sleeping pills, muscle relaxants, antihistamines,...
Overdosage can cause symptoms such as severe drowsiness, dizziness, fast or irregular heartbeat, unusual or uncontrollable movements, seizures, etc. call 911 or take the patient to a medical facility for immediate medical attention. get help.
4. Manzura 5 . side effects
Manzura 5 may cause the following side effects:
Dizziness, difficulty standing or balancing; Jitter; Abnormal behavior; Depression; Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep; Difficulty walking; Constipation ; Weight gain; Dry mouth; Pain in your arms, legs, back, or joints; Breast enlargement or discharge; Menstrual delay; Reduced sexual ability. Some of the side effects that can be serious are particularly important to watch out for and require urgent medical help:
Convulsions; Changes in vision; Swollen hands and feet; Uncontrollable abnormal facial or body movements; Sore throat, fever, chills and other signs of infection; Very stiff muscles; Excessive sweating; fast or irregular heartbeat; A rash may occur with fever, swollen glands, or swelling of the face; skin redness or peeling; Urticaria; Difficulty breathing or swallowing. Above is all information about Manzura 5 medicine, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Manzura 5 treatment at home because there may be unwanted side effects.
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