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It is also known as a second-generation antipsychotic (SGA) or atypical antipsychotic
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Zyprexa has been approved to treat schizophrenia in teenagers ages 13 and older
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The risk for parkinsonism, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and akathisia may be increased by concomitant use of deutetrabenazine and dopamine antagonists or antipsychotics
It can also be used to prevent the recurrence of these episodes (when symptoms come back) in adults with bipolar disorder (a mental illness with alternating periods of high mood and depression) who have responded to an initial course of treatment
Generic Name Olanzapine DrugBank Accession Number DB00334 Background
Talk to the doctor about the risks This medication is used to treat severe agitation associated with certain mental/mood conditions (schizophrenia, bipolar mania)
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olanzapine + codeine avoid combo if antitussive use; otherwise monitor resp
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Pronunciation (oh-LAN-za-peen) Brand name(s) Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics
It works by affecting the naturally occurring chemical messengers in your brain (neurotransmitters), like dopamine and
However, some patients may require treatment with olanzapine despite the presence of the syndrome
Zyprexa (Olanzapine (Injection)) Generic Name: Olanzapine (oral) Olanzapine is an antipsychotic medication that is used to treat psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder 1 Name of Medicine
There have Zyprexa (olanzapine) is one of a group of medications called atypical antipsychotics
It works more on serotonin receptors than dopamine receptors, but targets both
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