Buy Zyprexa, Olanzapine -
Helps
manage symptoms of schizophrenia, the manic phase of manic-depression, and other
psychotic disorders
Zyprexa
Olanzapine
How should you take this medication?
Zyprexa should be taken once a day with or without food. To use Zyprexa Zydis,
open the sachet, peel back the foil on the blister pack, remove the tablet, and
place the entire tablet in the mouth. Do not push the tablet through the foil.
The medication can be taken with or without water; the saliva in your mouth will
cause the tablet to dissolve.
If you miss a dose
Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip
the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at
once.
Storage instructions
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture.
What side effects may occur?
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity,
inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is
safe for you to continue taking Zyprexa.
More common side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, abnormal gait, accidental injury, agitation, anxiety, back pain,
behavior problems, blood in urine, blurred vision, chest pain, constipation,
cough, dehydration, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, extreme low blood
pressure, eye problems, feeling of well-being, fever, headache, high blood
pressure, hostility, increased appetite, increased cough, indigestion,
inflammation of the nasal passages and throat, insomnia, joint pain, movement
disorders, muscle rigidity, nausea, nervousness, pain in arms and legs, rapid
heartbeat, restlessness, tension, tremor, weakness, weight gain
Less common side effects may include:
Abnormal dreams, decreased sex drive, dental pain, diabetes, difficulty
breathing, emotional instability, eye infection, increased salivation,
intentional injury, involuntary movement, joint stiffness, low blood pressure,
menstrual irregularities, nasal stuffiness, sleepiness, sore throat, suicide
attempts, sweating, swelling of arms and legs, thirst, twitching, urinary
problems, vaginal infection, vomiting
Rare side effects may include:
Abnormal ejaculation, black bowel movements, bleeding, blood clots, bone pain,
breast growth in males, breast pain, burping, chills, congestive heart failure,
difficulty swallowing, dry eyes, dry skin, ear pain, change in taste sensation,
enlarged abdomen, fever, gas, stomach upset, hair loss, hangover feeling, heart
attack, inability to control bowel movements, migraine, mouth sores, neck pain,
neck rigidity, osteoporosis, pallor, rash, rectal bleeding, rheumatoid
arthritis, ringing in the ears, sensitivity to light, stroke, sudden death,
swelling of face, swollen gums, yeast infection
Why should this drug not be prescribed?
If Zyprexa gives you an allergic reaction, you cannot take the drug.
Special warnings about this drug
Zyprexa sometimes causes drowsiness and can impair your judgment, thinking, and
motor skills. Use caution while driving and don't operate dangerous machinery
until you know how the drug affects you.
Medicines such as Zyprexa can interfere with regulation of the body's
temperature. Do not get overheated or become dehydrated while taking Zyprexa.
Avoid extreme heat and drink plenty of fluids.
Use Zyprexa with caution if you have any of the following conditions:
Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, trouble swallowing, narrow angle
glaucoma (high pressure in the eye), an enlarged prostate, heart irregularities,
heart disease, heart failure, liver disease, or a history of heart attack,
seizures, or intestinal blockage.
Drugs such as Zyprexa sometimes cause a condition called Neuroleptic Malignant
Syndrome. Symptoms include high fever, muscle rigidity, irregular pulse or blood
pressure, rapid heartbeat, excessive perspiration, and changes in heart rhythm.
If these symptoms appear, your doctor will have you stop taking Zyprexa while
the condition is under treatment.
There is also a risk of developing tardive dyskinesia, a condition marked by
slow, rhythmical, involuntary movements. This problem is more likely to surface
in older adults, especially elderly women. When it does, use of Zyprexa is
usually stopped.
If you have a child with phenylketonuria (the inability to process
phenylalanine, a condition that quickly leads to mental retardation) you should
be aware that Zyprexa contains this substance.
Possible food and drug interactions
when taking this medication
Avoid alcohol while taking Zyprexa. The combination can cause a sudden drop in
blood pressure.
If Zyprexa is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either can be
increased, decreased, or altered. Ask your doctor before taking any prescription
or over-the-counter drugs. It is especially important to check before combining
Zyprexa with the following:
- Blood pressure medications
- Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
- Diazepam (Valium)
- Drugs that boost the effect of dopamine, such as the Parkinson's medications
Mirapex, Parlodel, Permax, and Requip
- Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
- Levodopa (Larodopa)
- Omeprazole (Prilosec)
- Rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane)
Special information
if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.
Zyprexa should be used during pregnancy only if absolutely necessary. The drug
may appear in breast milk; do not breastfeed while on Zyprexa therapy.
Recommended dosage
ADULTS
Schizophrenia
The usual starting dose is 5 to 10 milligrams once a day. If you start at the
lower dose, after a few days the doctor will increase it to 10. After that, the
dosage will be increased no more than once a week, 5 milligrams at a time, up to
a maximum of 20 milligrams a day.
Those most likely to start at 5 milligrams are the debilitated, people prone to
low blood pressure, and nonsmoking women over 65 (because they tend to have a
slow metabolism).
Manic Episodes in Manic-Depression
The usual starting dose is 10 to 15 milligrams once a day. The drug is typically
taken for no more than 3 or 4 weeks at a time.
Overdosage
An overdose of Zyprexa is usually not life-threatening, but fatalities have been
reported. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.
Symptoms of Zyprexa overdose may include:
Agitation, drowsiness, rapid or irregular heartbeat, slurred or disrupted
speech, stupor
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