OLANZAPINE NORMON 2.5 mg TABLETS

Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

Olanzapine Normon 2.5 mg EFG Tablets

Read the entire package leaflet carefully before starting to take this medication, as it contains important information for you.

• Keep this package leaflet, as you may need to read it again. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medication has been prescribed to you only, and you should not give it to others, even if they have the same symptoms, as it may harm them.
• If you experience side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this package leaflet.

Contents of the Package Leaflet

1. What Olanzapine Normon is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before taking Olanzapine Normon
3. How to take Olanzapine Normon
4. Possible side effects
5. Storage of Olanzapine Normon
6. Package Contents and Additional Information

1. What Olanzapine Normon is and what it is used for

Pharmacotherapeutic group: antipsychotic.

Olanzapine Normon is used to:

• Treat a disease with symptoms such as hearing, seeing, or feeling unreal things, mistaken beliefs, unusual suspicion, and tendency to withdraw. People suffering from these diseases may also be depressed, anxious, or tense.
• Treat a disorder characterized by symptoms such as feeling euphoric, having excessive energy, needing to sleep much less than usual, talking very quickly with flight of ideas, and sometimes considerable irritability. It is also a mood stabilizer that prevents the appearance of extreme variations in mood.

2. What you need to know before taking Olanzapine Normon

Do not takeOlanzapineNormon:

• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to olanzapine or any of the other components of Olanzapine Normon (listed in section 6). The allergic reaction may manifest as a rash, itching, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing. If this happens, tell your doctor;
• If you have previously been diagnosed with narrow-angle glaucoma.
• If you are under 18 years old.

• Warnings and Precautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take Olanzapine Normon. Medications of this type can cause unusual movements, especially in the face or tongue. If this happens to you after taking Olanzapine Normon, tell your doctor. Very rarely, medications of this type can cause a combination of fever, rapid breathing, sweating, muscle stiffness, and a state of confusion or drowsiness. If this happens, stop the medication and contact your doctor immediately.

• The use of Olanzapine Normon in elderly patients with dementia is not recommended, as it may have serious side effects.

If you have any of the following diseases, inform your doctor as soon as possible:

• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Liver or kidney disease
• Parkinson's disease
• Epilepsy
• Prostate problems
• Intestinal blockage (Paralytic ileus)
• Blood disorders
• Stroke or transient cerebral ischemia
• If you suffer from dementia, you or your caregiver or family member should inform your doctor if you have ever had a stroke or transient cerebral ischemia.
• If you or a family member has a history of blood clots, these medications may be associated with the formation of clots.

As a routine precaution, if you are over 65 years old, it would be advisable for your doctor to check your blood pressure.

• Use in Children

Patients under 18 years old should not take Olanzapine Normon.

Use of Olanzapine Normon with other medications

Only use other medications at the same time as Olanzapine Normon if your doctor authorizes it. You may feel drowsy if you combine Olanzapine Normon with antidepressants or medications for anxiety or sleep aids (tranquilizers). Inform your doctor especially if you are taking medication for Parkinson's disease.

You should inform your doctor if you are taking fluvoxamine (antidepressant) or ciprofloxacin (antibiotic), as it may be necessary to modify your dose of Olanzapine Normon.

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are using or have recently used or may need to use any other medication.

Taking Olanzapine Normon with food and drinks

The tablets can be taken with or without food, and you should swallow them whole with water.

You should not drink alcohol while taking Olanzapine Normon, as the combination with alcohol can cause drowsiness.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.

Pregnancy: Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not take this medication during pregnancy unless your doctor recommends it.

Breastfeeding: You should not take this medication while breastfeeding, as small amounts of Olanzapine Normon may pass into breast milk.

Newborns of mothers who have used Olanzapine Normon in the last trimester of pregnancy may present with the following symptoms: tremors, muscle stiffness and/or weakness, drowsiness, agitation, breathing problems, and feeding problems. If your newborn presents with any of these symptoms, contact your doctor.

Driving and Using Machines

Olanzapine Normon may cause symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, or vision changes and reduce your reaction ability. These effects, as well as the disease itself, may impair your ability to drive vehicles or operate machines. Therefore, do not drive, operate machines, or engage in other activities that require special attention until your doctor assesses your response to this medication.

Olanzapine Normon contains lactose

This medication contains lactose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult with them before taking this medication.

3. How to use Olanzapine Normon

Follow your doctor's instructions for taking Olanzapine Normon exactly. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.

Your doctor will tell you how many Olanzapine Normon tablets to take and for how long. The normal daily dose ranges from 5 to 20 mg. Consult your doctor if your symptoms return, but do not stop taking Olanzapine Normon unless your doctor tells you to.

You should take your Olanzapine Normon tablets once a day, following your doctor's instructions.

Try to take the tablets at the same time every day. You can take them with or without food. Olanzapine Normon tablets are for oral administration. You should swallow the tablets whole with water.

Do not interrupt treatment when you feel better. It is very important that you continue taking it while your doctor tells you to.

If you take more Olanzapine Normon than you should

Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or call the Toxicology Information Service at 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount used. It is recommended to bring the package and package leaflet of the medication to the healthcare professional.

Patients who have taken more Olanzapine Normon than they should have experienced the following symptoms: rapid heartbeat, agitation/aggression, speech problems, unusual movements (especially of the face and tongue), and reduced level of consciousness. Other symptoms may include: acute confusion, seizures (epilepsy), coma, a combination of fever, rapid breathing, sweating, muscle stiffness, drowsiness or lethargy, slowing of respiratory rate, aspiration, increased or decreased blood pressure, and abnormal heart rhythms.

If you forget to take Olanzapine Normon

Take your tablet as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose to make up for the forgotten dose.

If you stop taking Olanzapine Normon

If you suddenly stop taking Olanzapine Normon, you may experience symptoms such as sweating, insomnia, tremors, anxiety, nausea, or vomiting. Your doctor may suggest gradually reducing the dose before stopping treatment.

Do not interrupt treatment when you feel better. It is very important that you continue taking Olanzapine Normon while your doctor tells you to.

If you have any other questions about using this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medications, Olanzapine Normon can have side effects, although not everyone experiences them. The side effects observed are classified according to their frequency of occurrence:

Very common(at least 1 in 10 patients):

Weight gain.

Drowsiness.

Increased levels of prolactin (hormone that stimulates milk production in the breast).

Common(at least 1 in 100 patients):

Increased levels of a type of white blood cell (eosinophils).

Increased appetite.

High sugar levels, high triglyceride levels.

Agitation, parkinsonism, dyskinesia, unusual movements (especially of the face or tongue).

Decreased blood pressure.

Mild gastrointestinal disorders such as constipation and dry mouth.

Asymptomatic and transient increases in liver enzymes (ALT, AST) especially at the start of treatment.

Fatigue, fluid retention.

Uncommon(at least 1 in 1,000 patients):

High levels of the enzyme creatine phosphokinase.

Sensitivity to sunlight.

Abnormal heart rhythms, such as slowed heartbeat.

Restless legs syndrome.

Excessive salivation.

Rare(at least 1 in 10,000 patients):

Decreased white blood cell count.

Seizures

Skin rashes.

Very rare(less than 1 in 10,000 patients):

Decreased platelet count.

Decreased levels of certain white blood cells (neutrophils).

High sugar levels and/or initial symptoms of worsening diabetes, with acetone in blood and urine or coma.

Increased triglycerides in blood, decreased body temperature.

Cases of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) have been reported in association with olanzapine.

Parkinsonism, problems with abnormal repetitive movements such as contortions, jerks, and stiffness.

Sweating, insomnia, tremors, anxiety, nausea, or vomiting when stopping treatment.

Pancreatitis.

Liver disease.

Allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylactoid reaction, angioedema, pruritus, or urticaria).

Rhabdomyolysis (increased concentration of creatine kinase and myoglobinuria).

Difficulty starting urination.

Prolonged and/or painful erection or difficulty urinating.

Frequency not known:

Severe allergic reactions, such as Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS), have been reported. DRESS initially manifests with symptoms similar to those of the flu, with a skin rash on the face that then spreads to other areas, fever, swelling of the lymph nodes, elevated liver enzymes in blood tests, and increased levels of a type of white blood cell (eosinophilia).

During treatment with olanzapine, elderly patients with dementia may experience cerebrovascular effects. In this group of patients, very common (at least 1 in 10 patients) problems with walking and falls have been observed. Additionally, pneumonia, urinary incontinence, extreme fatigue, visual hallucinations, increased body temperature, and skin redness have been frequently observed (at least 1 in 100 patients). Deaths have been reported in this particular group of patients.

Blood clots may form in the veins, especially in the legs (symptoms include swelling, pain, and redness in the leg), and these clots can move through the blood vessels to the lungs, causing chest pain and difficulty breathing. If you experience any of these symptoms, see your doctor immediately.

If you consider any of the side effects you are experiencing to be serious or if you notice any side effect not mentioned in this package leaflet, inform your doctor or pharmacist.

5. Storage of Olanzapine Normon

Keep this medication out of sight and reach of children.

No special storage conditions are required.

Do not use this medication after the expiration date shown on the package after "EXP". The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

Medications should not be disposed of through wastewater or household waste. Deposit the packages and medications you no longer need in the SIGRE collection point at the pharmacy. If you are unsure, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.

6. Package Contents and Additional Information

Composition of Olanzapine Normon

The active ingredient is: olanzapine 2.5 mg.

The other ingredients are: microcrystalline cellulose (E-460), lactose monohydrate, crospovidone, and magnesium stearate.

Appearance of Olanzapine Normon and package contents

Olanzapine Normon 2.5 mg is presented in the form of cylindrical, biconvex tablets, yellow in color.

Each package contains 28 tablets.

Other presentations:

Olanzapine Normon 5 mg EFG tablets

Olanzapine Normon 7.5 mg EFG tablets

Olanzapine Normon 10 mg EFG tablets

Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer:

Laboratorios Normon, S.A.

Ronda de Valdecarrizo 6,

28760 Tres Cantos, (Madrid)-Spain

Date of the last revision of this package leaflet: March 2020

Detailed and updated information on this medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/

You can access detailed and updated information about this medication by scanning the QR code included in the package leaflet and packaging with your smartphone. You can also access this information at the following internet address: https://cima.aemps.es/cima/dochtml/p/68835/P_68835.html.