Olanzapine
2.5 mg · Tablet, Film Coated
- Prescription only
- Atypical Antipsychotic
- Active substance
- Olanzapine
- Made by
- Cardinal Health 107, LLC
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
What it is for
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How it works
From the US prescribing label for the same active substance (Olanzapine). It describes the substance, not this exact product.
The mechanism of action of olanzapine, in the listed indications is unclear.
However, the efficacy of olanzapine in schizophrenia could be mediated through a combination of dopamine and serotonin type 2 (5HT 2 ) antagonism.
It is eliminated extensively by first pass metabolism, with approximately 40% of the dose metabolized before reaching the systemic circulation.
Specific Populations Renal Impairment — Because olanzapine is highly metabolized before excretion and only 7% of the drug is excreted unchanged, renal dysfunction alone is unlikely to have a major impact on the pharmacokinetics of olanzapine.
Food does not affect the rate or extent of olanzapine absorption.
Quoted from the prescribing label, sections “Mechanism of Action” and “Pharmacokinetics”. DailyMed · 2026-09-08
Safety of the active substance
From the US prescribing label for the same active substance (Olanzapine). It describes the substance, not this exact product.
WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death.
- None with olanzapine tablets monotherapy..
- When using olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination, also refer to the Contraindications section of the package insert for Symbyax..
- For specific information about the contraindications of lithium or valproate, refer to the Contraindications section of the package inserts for these other products..
- None with olanzapine monotherapy.
Most common adverse reactions (≥5% and at least twice that for placebo) associated with: Oral Olanzapine Monotherapy: Schizophrenia (Adults) – postural hypotension, constipation, weight gain, dizziness, personality disorder, akathisia.
Quoted from the US prescribing label for the same active substance. Your own pack’s leaflet is the authority for your product. DailyMed
Same active substance, strength and form in other countries
Matched on active substance, strength and kind of form only. This is not a statement that the products are equivalent or interchangeable: other ingredients, release and approved uses can differ — ask a pharmacist before swapping.
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European UnionNo exact match for this strength and form
FranceNo exact match for this strength and form
Canada14 matching products
Netherlands12 matching products
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Details
| Made by | Cardinal Health 107, LLC |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Olanzapine |
| Used in | Pain, sleep, mood, epilepsy and the brain |
| Strength | 2.5 mg |
| Form | Tablet, Film Coated |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 BAG / 10 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK |
| NDC | 55154-6693 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
Other strengths and forms
186 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.
- Tablet, Film Coated76 products
2.5 mg14
2.5 mg · 14 companies
- American Health Packaging
- Apotex Corp.
- Bryant Ranch Prepack
- Cardinal Health 107, LLC · this page
- Coupler LLC
- Direct_Rx
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.
- Golden State Medical Supply, Inc.
- Tablet, Orally Disintegrating53 products
- Tablet47 products
- Injection, Powder, for Solution6 products
Show all forms · 5 forms
- Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution4 products
10 mg/2mL3
10 mg/2mL · 3 companies
- 10 mg
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.