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Olanzapine (oh-LAN-za-peen ) is used to treat psychotic mental disorders, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and agitation that occurs with schizophrenia and bipolar mania. Olanzapine should NOT be used to treat behavioral problems in older adult patients who have dementia. Olanzapine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: Oral Oral disintegrating tablets (U.S.) Tablets (U.S.) Parenteral Injection (U.S.)
Olanzapine is used to treat schizophrenia. Olanzapine is in a class of medications called antipsychotics. It works by decreasing unusually high levels of brain activity. Olanzapine comes as a tablet and an orally disintegrating tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken once a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Olanzapine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. To take the orally disintegrating tablet, use dry hands to peel back the foil packaging. Immediately take out the tablet and place it in your mouth. The tablet will quickly dissolve and can be swallowed with saliva. No water is needed to swallow disintegrating tablets. Olanzapine helps treat schizophrenia but does not cure it. Continue to take Olanzapine even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Olanzapine without talking to your doctor, especially if you have taken large doses for a long time. Your doctor probably will want to decrease your dose gradually. This drug must be taken regularly for a few weeks before its full effect is felt. Brand names: - Olanzapine - Zyprexa - Zyprexa IntraMuscular - Zyprexa Zydis |