Olanzapine (Oral Route)


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Olanzapine (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Zyprexa
  • Zyprexa Zydis

Description

Olanzapine is used to treat nervous, emotional, and mental conditions (e.g., schizophrenia). It may also be used alone or with other medicines (e.g., lithium or valproate) to treat bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness) or mania that is part of bipolar disorder. This medicine should not be used to treat behavioral problems in older adult patients who have dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using
DR602547 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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