Zyprexa
Olanzapine tablets for schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder. It balances the brain's dopamine and serotonin signalling.
- Category
- Mental Health
- Active ingredient
- Olanzapine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5mg · 5mg · 7.5mg · 10mg · 15mg · 20mg
Zyprexa is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Zyprexa depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Zyprexa details
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia · Bipolar I Disorder
- Alternative names
- olanzapine
- Therapeutic class
- Second-Generation Antipsychotic
- Pharmacological class
- Atypical Antipsychotic
- Known off-label uses
- treatment-resistant depression adjunct; chemotherapy-induced nausea prophylaxis
- Contraindications
- dementia-related psychosis; severe cardiovascular disease
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; dry mouth; increased appetite
- Moderate side effects
- weight gain; constipation; orthostatic hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Eli Lilly
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; Fluvoxamine; Carbamazepine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over thirteen years and adults.
Serious side effects
neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; severe metabolic syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; tardive dyskinesia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Olanzapine tablets for schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder. It balances the brain's dopamine and serotonin signalling.
Mechanism of action
Antagonises central dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors, rebalancing key neurotransmitter systems in cortical structures.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Potential risk of extrapyramidal symptoms in newborn. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Zyprexa names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Olanzapine at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.