12 Pill — WHITE ROUND, 8mm — Olanzapine
| Imprint | 12 |
|---|---|
| Colour | WHITE |
| Shape | ROUND |
| Size | 8 |
| Strength | OLANZAPINE 5 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC |
| NDC | 69543-381 |
| Schedule | — |
| Availability | — |
| Ingredients | OLANZAPINE[OLANZAPINE] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "12" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.
Active ingredient
Olanzapine
Uses and warnings
BOXED WARNING: "Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death," with most deaths related to cardiovascular events or infection; olanzapine is "not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis." Major warnings include Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, "hyperglycemia, in some cases extreme and associated with ketoacidosis or...death," tardive dyskinesia, significant weight gain and dyslipidemia, leukopenia/neutropenia/agranulocytosis, orthostatic hypotension with syncope, and increased cerebrovascular events (including stroke) in elderly dementia patients.
Olanzapine is indicated for: - "Acute and maintenance treatment of Schizophrenia" in adults and certain adolescents - "Acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder," as monotherapy or combined with lithium or valproate, and maintenance monotherapy - "Treatment of depressive episodes associated with Bipolar I disorder" and "treatment resistant depression," both in combination with fluoxetine - Treatment of acute agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar mania (injectable formulation)
How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "12".
- • Confirm the colour (WHITE) and shape (ROUND).
- • Compare the size (8) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
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Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file a6c0f6d1-1550-41e3-e053-2a95a90aa46f.xml