Zyprexa/Zyprexa Zydis Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Olanzapine

Indications/Uses

Acute & maintenance treatment of schizophrenia & other psychoses where +ve &/or -ve symptoms are prominent. Alleviates the secondary affective symptoms commonly associated w/ schizophrenia & related disorders. Short-term treatment of acute manic episode associated w/ bipolar I disorder. Prevention of recurrence of manic, mixed or depressive episodes in bipolar I disorder.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Schizophrenia Initially 10 mg/day. Manic episode Initially 15 mg as a single daily dose in monotherapy or 10 mg daily in combination therapy. Preventing recurrence in bipolar disorder Initially 10 mg/day. May subsequently be adjusted w/in the range 5-20 mg/day. Elderly, patient w/ renal &/or hepatic impairment Starting dose: 5 mg/day.

Administration

May be taken with or without food: Place orodispersible tab in mouth, it will dissolve rapidly & may be swallowed w/ or w/o water. It may also be dispersed in a full glass of water or other suitable beverage (orange juice, apple juice, milk or coffee) immediately before administration.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Known risk of narrow-angle glaucoma.

MIMS Class

Antipsychotics

ATC Classification

N05AH03 - olanzapine ; Belongs to the class of diazepines, oxazepines and thiazepines antipsychotics

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Zyprexa coated tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Form

Zyprexa coated tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Form

Zyprexa Zydis orodispersible tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Form

Zyprexa Zydis orodispersible tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Zyprexa/Zyprexa Zydis

olanzapine

Manufacturer:

Lilly del Caribe