What is the difference between Zyprexa and Zyprexa Velotab?
Zyprexa Velotab contains the same active substance as another medicine called Zyprexa that has been authorised in the European Union (EU) since 1996. Because of this, the studies done with Zyprexa were used to support the use of Zyprexa Velotab.
What is a olanzapine Velotab?
Zyprexa Velotab is a medicine that contains the active substance olanzapine. It is available as yellow, round ‘orodispersible’ tablets (5, 10, 15 and 20 mg). Orodispersible tablets are tablets that dissolve in the mouth.
Is Zyprexa a psychotropic medication?
The psychotropic drug olanzapine (Zyprexa) increases the area of acid glycerophospholipid monolayers.
How do you take Zyprexa Velotab?
You should take your ZYPREXA VELOTAB tablets once a day following the advice of your doctor. Try to take your tablets at the same time each day. It does not matter whether you take them with or without food. ZYPREXA VELOTAB orodispersible tablets are for oral use.
Can you half olanzapine orodispersible?
The orodispersible tablet form will usually be given to help vomiting. The usual dose is 2.5mg (the 5mg tablet may be halved and the other half safely disposed of). This can be taken every 2 to 4 hours when you are feeling sick or vomiting.
What are the side effects of Zyprexa?
Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, stomach upset, dry mouth, constipation, increased appetite, or weight gain may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Dizziness and lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling.
Can you dissolve olanzapine in water?
Olanzapine is a yellow crystalline solid, which is practically insoluble in water.
Can Zyprexa make you manic?
In spite of this documented antimanic efficacy, olanzapine might also result in a paradoxical effect: the induction of a manic episode.
How do I know if olanzapine is working?
Olanzapine does not work straight away. It may take several days, or even weeks, for some of your symptoms to start improving. Soon after you first start taking olanzapine, before your other symptoms improve, it may make you feel more relaxed and calm.
What time of day is best to take olanzapine?
You will usually take your dose once a day. It is usually recommended to take olanzapine at bedtime because it can cause sleepiness as a side effect. However, it is important to choose a time of day to take it that you can easily remember, which could be bedtime, a mealtime, or when you brush your teeth.
What is Zyprexa velotab 5mg?
ZYPREXA VELOTAB 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, and 20 mg orodispersible tablet is a yellow, round, freeze-dried, rapid-dispersing preparation to be placed in the mouth or alternatively to be dispersed in water or other suitable beverage for administration.
How should I take orodispersible Zyprexa velotab?
ZYPREXA VELOTAB orodispersible tablet should be placed in the mouth, where it will rapidly disperse in saliva, so it can be easily swallowed. Removal of the intact orodispersible tablet from the mouth is difficult. Since the orodispersible tablet is fragile, it should be taken immediately on opening the blister.
What is Zyprexa used to treat?
Zyprexa is used to treat psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults and children at least 13 years old. Zyprexa is also used together with fluoxetine ( Prozac) to treat episodes of depression in adults and children at least 10 years old who have bipolar I disorder.
How should patients treated with Zyprexa be monitored for lipids?
Patients treated with any antipsychotic medicines, including ZYPREXA/ZYPREXA VELOTAB, should be monitored regularly for lipids in accordance with utilised antipsychotic guidelines, e.g., at baseline, 12 weeks after starting olanzapine treatment and every 5 years thereafter.