See more Olanzapine is used to treat schizophrenia and certain types of bipolar
What is this medication? OLANZAPINE (oh LAN za peen) treats schizophrenia and
Olanzapine is a medication used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder
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Background and Objective: Olanzapine (OLZ) containing regimens are
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Olanzapine is in a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics
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Olanzapine/samidorphan may block the effects of agents used to treat Parkinson’s disease such as levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet®), bromocriptine, pramipexole (Mirapex®), ropinirole (Requip®), and others
Olanzapine may also be used together with fluoxetine to treat depression that is a part of bipolar disorder, and depression in Olanzapine is a second generation antipsychotic
Conversion of oral olanzapine to ER IM olanzapine: Oral olanzapine 10 mg daily: Initial dose: 210 mg every 2 weeks for 4 doses or 405 mg every 4 weeks for 2 doses; Maintenance dose: 150 mg every 2 weeks or 300 mg every 4 weeks
Some of olanzapine’s most common side effects are drowsiness, constipation, and dry mouth
Other members of this class include clozapine , risperidone , aripiprazole and ziprasidone
The FDA has approved this medication for schizophrenia if the patient is over the age of 13 and bipolar disorder, including mixed or manic episodes
Generic olanzapine is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash
Olanzapine Keep taking this medicine (olanzapine orally disintegrating tablets) as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well
Effective dosage of olanzapine in clinical studies generally ranged from 5–20 mg daily
You will be watched closely for at least 3 hours after you get this drug
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