Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics
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It is also known
olanzapine and deutetrabenazine both
Zyprexa (olanzapine) is one of a group of medications called atypical antipsychotics
5 mg (24 μmol), 10 mg (32 μmol), 15 mg (48 μmol), or 20 mg (64 μmol)
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Zyprexa is indicated for preventing recurrence of manic, mixed or depressive episodes Olanzapine is a second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic medication
ZYPREXA is a product of: Eli Lilly Australia Pty Ltd Level 9, 60 Margaret Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 AUSTRALIA
5 mg
Olanzapine is a generic medication also sold under the brand name Zyprexa
Tell your doctor right away if you develop any unusual/uncontrolled movements (especially of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, arms or legs)
healthdirect Australia is a free service where you can talk to a nurse Side effects of olanzapine include: Dizziness/ low blood pressure upon standing
Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), dose dependent (muscle spasms, jerky movements, slow movements) Dry mouth
But in many cases, there are different approaches to managing side effects
Olanzapine may rarely cause a condition known as tardive dyskinesia
It was approved in 1996 by the U
Tried to strangle myself after “getting orders” from the voices in my head
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists clinical practice guidelines for the management of schizophrenia and related disorders
• Do not administer intravenously or subcutaneously
at baseline, 12 weeks after starting olanzapine treatment and every 5 years thereafter