olanzapine(Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis, Zyprexa Relprevv)
Atypical (second-generation) antipsychotic
Pronunciation
/oʊˈlænzəpiːn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- olanzapine
- Brand names
- Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis, Zyprexa Relprevv
- Therapeutic class
- Atypical (second-generation) antipsychotic
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take at the same time daily.
- Zydis tablet dissolves in mouth - peel back foil, do not push through.
- Monitor weight, fasting glucose, lipids at baseline and periodically.
- Smoking changes metabolism - tell provider if you start or stop smoking.
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