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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Olanzapine-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be exercised while taking Olanzapine as follows: Olanzapine carries significant risk of suppressing production of white blood cells from the bone marrow and lead to agranulocytosis. Olanzapine must be cautiously used or avoided in individuals with history of blood cell disorder, especially of low white blood cell count. Reduced white blood cell count can contribute to lowered immunity, thus resulting in frequent fever, chills, sore throat, and risk [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Olanzapine-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be exercised while taking Olanzapine as follows: Olanzapine use, especially on empty stomach, can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of olanzapine with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Olanzapine intake can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Starting the medication at a low dose, [...]

Contraindications for Olanzapine Use-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the contraindications of using Olanzapine as follows: Olanzapine can interact with many antibacterial and antifungal antibiotics, antiarrhythmic medications, antidepressants, and other antipsychotic medications, resulting in development or aggravation of underlying cardiac arrhythmias, leading to debility and sudden cardiac death. Avoid taking olanzapine along with medications belonging to the above-mentioned groups, to prevent any dangerous arrhythmias from developing. Olanzapine must be cautiously used in individuals with history of seizure disorder, as olanzapine [...]

Contraindications for Olanzapine Use-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the contraindications of using Olanzapine as follows: Olanzapine must be cautiously used in individuals with history of diabetes and poor blood sugar control. Olanzapine carries significant risk of aggravating blood sugars and can result in poor blood sugar control in diabetics. Individuals can present with signs and symptoms of poor blood sugar control, such as, dry mouth, frequent urination, increased thirst and hunger, dry skin, and blurred vision. Closely follow for [...]

Contraindications for Olanzapine Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the contraindications of using Olanzapine as follows: Olanzapine can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on olanzapine, discuss with your physician regarding all other medications you are currently taking and their safety with olanzapine. Also, if you have been taking olanzapine for long, discuss with your physician regarding your history of olanzapine intake, when you are being started on [...]