Zosper 5mg Tablets

Product Description

Product Name: Zosper 5mg Tablets

Product Form: Tab

Pack Size: 5mg

Manufactured By: MEGA PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

Used For:

Zosper 5mg tablets contain the active ingredient olanzapine, which is an atypical antipsychotic medication. It is primarily used for the treatment of:

1. Schizophrenia: Helps manage symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and thought disorders.
2. Bipolar Disorder: Effective in treating manic or mixed episodes and as maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence.
3. 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:

1. Weight Gain: One of the most significant side effects.
2. Drowsiness or Sedation: Feeling unusually sleepy or tired.
3. Increased Appetite: Can lead to weight gain.
4. Dry Mouth: Feeling of dryness in the mouth.
5. Constipation: Difficulty in passing stools.
6. Orthostatic Hypotension: A drop in blood pressure when standing up, leading to dizziness or fainting.
7. Hyperglycemia: Elevated blood sugar levels, which may be of particular concern for patients with diabetes.

Less common but more severe side effects can include:

1. Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS): Such as tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia, and restlessness.
2. Tardive Dyskinesia: A potentially irreversible condition characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements, often affecting the face.
3. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS): A rare but life-threatening reaction characterized by high fever, muscle stiffness, altered mental status, and autonomic dysfunction.
4. Metabolic Changes: Including elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
5. 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:

1. Medical History: Inform your doctor if you have a history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, liver disease, or seizures.
2. Regular Monitoring: Periodic monitoring of weight, blood sugar levels, and lipid profiles is recommended due to the risk of metabolic changes.
3. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Discuss with your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
4. Interactions with Other Medications: Olanzapine can interact with other drugs, so inform your healthcare provider about all medications and supplements you are taking.
5. Alcohol and Sedatives: Avoid alcohol and other central nervous system depressants as they can exacerbate side effects like drowsiness and dizziness.
6. Elderly Patients: Increased risk of cerebrovascular events (e.g., stroke) in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis.
7. Driving and Operating Machinery: Due to potential drowsiness and dizziness, be cautious when driving or operating heavy machinery.
8. 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.