APO OLA Pill — PINK OVAL, 13mm — Olanzapine

Imprint	APO / OLA
Colour	PINK
Shape	OVAL
Size	13
Strength	Olanzapine 20 mg
Dosage form	Tablet, Film Coated
Manufacturer	Apotex Corp.
NDC	60505-3140
Schedule	—
Availability	Prescription only
Ingredients	Olanzapine[Olanzapine]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "APO OLA" 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)

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How to identify this pill

• Check the imprint matches exactly: "APO OLA".
• Confirm the colour (PINK) and shape (OVAL).
• Compare the size (13) against a ruler if possible.
• When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.

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