Xytrex 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.52 (10 x 10: ৳ 252.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 25.20
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Olanzapine |
| Company | Aci limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Xytrex
Categories
- Antipsychotic
- Neuroleptic
- Psychotropic Medication
Description
- Indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia and related psychoses
- Used for the treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes in bipolar disorder
- Pharmacology includes affinities for serotonin and dopamine receptors
- Initial dosage ranges for different conditions
- Can be given without regard to meals
- May antagonize the effects of levodopa and dopamine agonists
- Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity or narrow-angle glaucoma
- Common side effects include somnolence and weight gain
- Should be used cautiously in patients with low leukocyte and/or neutrophil counts
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Functions
- Antipsychotic treatment
- Treatment for manic or mixed episodes in bipolar disorder
Materials
Technical Specifications
- Affinities for serotonin 5HT2A/2C, 5HT3, 5HT6; dopamine D1, D2, D3, D4, D5; cholinergic muscarinic receptors M1-M5; α1 adrenergic; and histamine H1 receptors
- Well absorbed after oral administration, reaching peak plasma concentrations within 5 to 8 hours
- Not mutagenic or clastogenic, and not carcinogenic
- Maximum dose is 20 mg daily
Design Elements
Usability Features
- Can be given without regard to meals
- May be administered with centrally acting drugs and alcohol
Dosage
- Initial dose is 5-10 mg once daily
- Daily dosage may subsequently be adjusted within the range of 5-20 mg daily
- Maximum dose is 20 mg daily for different conditions
Interactions
- May antagonize the effects of levodopa and dopamine agonists
- Drugs that induce CYP1A2 or glucoronyl transferase enzymes may increase clearance
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the product
- Known risk for narrow-angle glaucoma
Side Effects
- Common undesirable effects include somnolence and weight gain
- Other effects may include increased appetite, elevated glucose levels, elevated triglyceride levels, dizziness, akathisia, Parkinson's disease, dyskinesia, orthostatic hypotension, mild and transient anticholinergic effects including constipation and dry mouth, asthenia, edema, and photosensitivity reaction
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Should be used in pregnancy only if potential benefits justify the potential risk to the fetus
- Patients should not breastfeed while taking this medication
Precautions & Warnings
- Cautiously used in patients who have a history of seizures or conditions associated with seizures
- Cautious use in patients with low leukocyte and/or neutrophil counts
Use in Special Populations
- Not studied in subjects under 18 years of age
- Starting dose for elderly patients (age 65 and over) is 5 mg/day
- Starting dose for patients with hepatic or renal impairment is 5 mg/day
Therapeutic Class
- Atypical neuroleptic drugs
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light and moisture