zyprexa 5mg 14 coated tab
زيبريكسا 5مجم 14 اقراص
olanzapineThe published official price. Pharmacies may differ slightly.
- Strength
- 5 mg
- Form
- tablet
- Manufacturer
- eli lilly
- Route
- oral.solid
The medical information below is guidance and may be incomplete or wrong. Do not change your medicine or dose based on it — ask a pharmacist or doctor.
Uses
Used for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It may also be used for other psychiatric conditions under specialist supervision.
Do not use if
No absolute contraindication for olanzapine monotherapy except known hypersensitivity to the drug or its components.
Side effects
Weight gain, somnolence, dizziness, constipation, and metabolic changes are common.
Warnings
Associated with increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis and significant metabolic adverse effects.
How it works
Atypical antipsychotic that acts through dopamine and serotonin receptor antagonism.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from moisture.