PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET - OLANZAPINE

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET – OLANZAPINE

What Is Olanzapine And What Does It Do? Olanzapine is a second generation (new) antipsychotic prescribed by the best psychiatrist in Chennai. It targets the brain sites where chemicals in the brain act.  It mainly acts on a neurochemical known as dopamine on D2 brain sites (receptors). It thus reduces symptoms of psychosis like hearing…

Can Breastfeeding Mothers Take Psychiatric Medications?

Can Breastfeeding Mothers Take Psychiatric Medications?

Pregnancy is a time of transition to becoming a mother. However it is also a time of great stress, turmoil and physical changes. This can precipitate psychiatric issues in the post-partum including postpartum depression. About 15% of women suffer postnatal depression, explains the best psychiatrist doctor in Chennai. Mothers are especially concerned about taking psychiatric…