Olanzapine also influences other neurotransmitters such as serotonin
Mechanism of Action
Olanzapine
Olanzapine is a medication that works in the brain to treat schizophrenia
Zyprexa is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression)
drooling impaired vision inability to sit still loss of balance control mask-like face muscle trembling, jerking, or stiffness need to keep moving rapid weight gain restlessness
Complete resolution of symptoms reported in 9 cases after discontinuance of olanzapine; recurrence of symptoms after reinitiation of olanzapine occurred in one case
You can find detailed information about this drug in the official Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)
Patients taking olanzapine should be monitored for symptoms of hyperglycemia and undergo fasting blood glucose testing at the beginning of, and periodically during, treatment
It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain
They could change your medication routine or offer others ways to help manage these symptoms
The samidorphan part of olanzapine/samidorphan is known as an opioid antagonist or “blocker
Olanzapine (Zyprexa, Zydis, Relprevv) is a drug used for treating patients with schizophrenia and manic episodes associated with bipolar I disorder and some types of depression
muscle tension or tightness
Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, stomach upset, dry mouth, constipation, increased appetite, or weight gain may occur
dose of one or both drugs, use lowest effective doses and shortest duration of concomitant tx: combo may incr
Olanzapine ER must be administered in a registered health care facility with ready access to emergency
Olanzapine Interactions
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4) • Dyslipidemia: Undesirable alterations in lipids have been observed