Zyprexa is the product
name for Olanzapine, a thienobenzodiazepine.
It is one of the newer medications
for schizophrenia, and is
considered antipsychotic.
It is thought to work by
lessening the effects of
serotonin and dopamine,
two element messenger of
the mind. In deciding to
make use of this medicine,
the risks of taking the
medicine must be evaluate
against the good it will
do. This is a judgment a
doctor makes after careful
evaluation of the patient.
The major characteristics
of Zyprexa are:-
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Zyprexa
is used to treat emotional
and psychological problems
such as schizophrenia
or neurosis. Zyprexa may
also be used to treat
bipolar disorder such
as manic depression, or
behavioral troubles that
occur with dementia.
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Zyprexa
is known to have fewer
side effects than other
antipsychotic prescription.
It is knownto be more
effective against schizophrenia
symptoms than it is against
other kinds of antipsychotic
medications.
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Zyprexa’s
effects may be felt in
about one week.
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The Zyprexa
pill begins to liquefy
in the mouth within moment,
allowing it to be gulp
down with or without liquid.
On the other hand, the
tablet can be mixed with
125 mL of water, milk,
coffee, and the contents
promptly consumed.
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Zyprexa
can cause drowsiness,
loss of dexterity, and
visualization tribulations.
Patients should not drive
or operate weighty equipment
until they know that Zyprexa
does not have an effect
on the capability to safely
engage in these activities.
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Zyprexa
is not suggested for expecting
women. It is not known
whether Zyprexa is passed
into breast milk therefore
mostly Zyprexa is not
recommended for nursing
mothers.
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Zyprexa
should not be used for
people with an allergy
or hypersensitivity to
this drug.
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Zyprexa
reacts with alcohol or
medicines that can cause
drowsiness or central
nervous system effects.
The medication Zyprexa
could also react with
medicine used for other
allergies, or colds.
Zyprexa may be used with
caution for people with
the following conditions:
-
elderly
– a condensed quantity
may be needed
-
liver
or kidney disease –
a reduced dosage may be
desirable
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