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What is this medication? OLANZAPINE (oh LAN za peen) treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
5-10 mg/dose; additional doses (up to 10 mg) may be considered; administer subsequent doses 2 hr after initial dose and 4 hr after 2nd dose if necessary;
Bipolar depression: initially olanzapine 5mg + fluoxetine 20mg once daily in the PM; range olanzapine 5–12
Antipsychotic medications are common for the treatment of bipolar disorder and can help reduce the frequency and severity of mood episodes
Zyprexa is approved in patients ages 13 to 17 years for the treatment of schizophrenia and acute manic or mixed episodes of bipolar disorder
Are there any disadvantages to Zyprexa? The biggest disadvantages of Zyprexa are the potential long-term side effects, which can include tardive dyskinesia, increased blood sugar, and
This database includes: (1) 2500 patients who participated in multiple-dose oral olanzapine premarketing trials in schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease representing approximately 1122 patient-years of exposure as of February 14, 1995; (2) 182 patients who participated in oral olanzapine premarketing bipolar I disorder (manic or mixed
13–17yrs: Monotherapy: initially 2
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2) Oral: Start at 10 or 15mg once daily Bipolar I Disorder (manic or mixed episodes) in adolescents (2
2 out of 10 from a total of 156 reviews for the treatment of Bipolar Disorder
OPTIONS FOR MANAGEMENT OF BIPOLAR DISORDER
Olanzapine does not cure your condition, but it can help with your symptoms
La tableta se disolverá rápidamente y la puede tragar con o sin líquido
Olanzapine Common side effects of ZyPREXA may include: headache, back pain; weight gain (more likely in teenagers), increased appetite; drowsiness; dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; sinus pain, runny or stuffy nose, cough; or
For bipolar I maintenance, as an adjunct to lithium or divalproex the dosage range of quetiapine as per instructions is 400–800 mg/day
Zyprexa Relprevv is used to treat adults who are in an agitated state due to schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (manic depression)
Bipolar disorder is characterized by exacerbations of opposite mood polarity, ranging from manic to major depressive episodes