Published on July 28, 2022 Key takeaways: Olanzapine (Zyprexa) is an atypical antipsychotic medication that's FDA-approved to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
Constipation is a common complaint and side-effect for people taking antipsychotics, notably clozapine, thioridazine, chlorpromazine, and olanzapine [ 1, 2 ]
It may also be used alone or with other medicines (eg, lithium or valproate) to treat mania or mixed episodes that is part of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness)
Stop Antipsychotic agents differ in their liability to induce constipation
There is a growing interest in the physical co-morbidities and somatic side-effects of these agents [ 1 - 6 ]
It is also used to treat bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of Dizziness, a drop in blood pressure on standing, inner restlessness, constipation, and non-aggressive objectionable behavior
Atypical antipsychotics are associated with a lower risk of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) and tardive dyskinesia than the conventional antipsychotics; however, many atypical antipsychotics can cause other potentially harmful side effects such as anticholinergic side effects
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Excessive fluid retention in the body tissues, resulting in swelling (oedema)
Medical and health conditions that can cause constipation include: Endocrine conditions, like underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), diabetes, uremia and hypercalcemia
In order to generate data regarding the efficacy and safety of OLZ as an adjunct to the standard of High doses or long-term use of olanzapine can cause a serious movement disorder that may not be reversible
For schizophrenia, it can be used for both new-onset disease and long-term maintenance
Olanzapine is used to treat schizophrenia
The longer you use Zyprexa, the more likely you are to develop this disorder, especially if you are a woman or an older adult
The oral dose usually ranges from 5 mg to 20 mg
Patients taking olanzapine require more frequent monitoring of these parameters: every 3 months for the first year, then yearly
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Emapalumab: The metabolism of Olanzapine can be increased when combined with Emapalumab
Dizziness, sleepiness, and feeling less stable may happen with this medicine (olanzapine tablets)
Anticholinergic effects: May cause anticholinergic effects (constipation, xerostomia, blurred vision, urinary retention); use with caution in patients with decreased gastrointestinal motility, paralytic ileus, urinary retention, BPH, xerostomia, or visual problems (including narrow-angle glaucoma)
Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking olanzapine and samidorphan
Olanzapine (Zyprexa, Zydis, Relprevv) is a drug used for treating patients with schizophrenia and manic episodes associated with bipolar I disorder and some types of depression
Constipation: Drink plenty of water and eat a well-balanced diet: Dry mouth: Zyprexa (olanzapine) is an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and acute manic episodes in bipolar I disorder
dose of one or both drugs, use lowest effective doses and shortest duration of concomitant tx: combo may incr
It is important to know that it may increase blood sugar levels in diabetics and also in patients who never had diabetes
Olanzapine injection and olanzapine extended-release injection may cause other side effects
lower back or side pain
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Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in September 1996 for the treatment of schizophrenia
The mechanism by which olanzapine causes serum aminotransferase elevations is not known
Monotherapy: Initial dose: 10-15 mg once daily, increase by 5 mg daily with interval >24 hours, maintenance dose: 5-20 mg Dizziness, sleepiness, and feeling less stable may happen with this medicine (olanzapine orally disintegrating tablets)
All antipsychotics can cause sedation, dizziness, or This medicine can cause low sodium levels
Maternal doses of olanzapine up to 20 mg daily produce low levels in milk and undetectable levels in the serum of breastfed infants
These include problems with memory or decision-making, anxiety, and tremors (shaking of the hands)
Weight gain
ZyPREXA ZyPREXA Zydis Descriptions Olanzapine is used to treat schizophrenia
Constipation is a common complaint and side-effect for people taking antipsychotics, notably clozapine, thioridazine, chlorpromazine, and olanzapine [1, 2]
High doses or long-term use of olanzapine can cause a serious movement disorder that may not be reversible
Olanzapine may be used to treat schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
Atypical antipsychotics are associated with a lower risk of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) and tardive dyskinesia than the conventional antipsychotics; however, many atypical
Pain in the joints
This is because acetylcholine stimulates the vagus nerve, which aids in the peristalsis
Olanzapine precautions
Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs and natural products that slow your actions
stomach pain, constipation; or; pain in your arms or legs
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
Olanzapine may cause problems in newborns following delivery if it is taken during the last months of pregnancy
Constipation can be severe and can lead to serious consequences such as paralytic ileus, bowel occlusion and death
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Common side effects of Zyprexa include inability to sit still (akathisia), constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, insomnia, dry mouth, dizziness on standing, tremor, and weight gain
risk of profound CNS and resp
The FDA has approved this medication for schizophrenia if the patient is over the age of 13 and bipolar disorder, including mixed or manic episodes
Olanzapine-treated patients also had significantly lower scores on anticholinergic items such as constipation, micturition disturbances, palpitations, and tachycardia, while a few clozapine-treated patients scored in the markedly impaired range on items pertaining to constipation, palpitations, and excessive salivation
difficulty swallowing
Olanzapine injection and olanzapine extended-release injection may cause other side effects
itching of the vagina or genital area