Olanzapine extended-release injection is designed to release medication slowly over 2
Use Olanzapine (Injection)(Intramuscular) exactly as directed on the label, or as
Common side effects of olanzapine may include: weight gain (more likely in teenagers)
10 mg; Intramuscular (IM), extended-release suspension
The dose of the long-acting injection usually ranges from 150 mg to 405 mg
Debilitated, risk of hypotension, or sensitive to olanzapine: 2
A lower dose (5 mg or 7
Evidence from three well designed trials indicates that this formulation of olanzapine is at least Administer by deep IM gluteal injection using a 19-gauge, 1
A double-blind, randomized comparison of the efficacy and safety of intramuscular injections of olanzapine, lorazepam, or placebo in treating acutely agitated patients diagnosed with bipolar mania
Each vial provides for the administration of 10 mg (32 µmol) olanzapine with inactive ingredients 50 mg lactose monohydrate and 3
Approval: 1996
Approval: 1996 As ZYPREXA and Fluoxetine in Combination for the: • Treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder
The PBS listing of
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Olanzapine was initially used orally and intramuscularly for the chronic treatment of schizophrenia in patients over 13 years old and other psychiatric disorders such as bipolar I disorder including mixed or manic episodes
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Olanzapine is not currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in people with dementia
3) As ZYPREXA and Fluoxetine in Combination for the: • Treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder
Therefore, the maximum Dosage adjustments, if indicated, can be made according to efficacy and tolerability within dose ranges of oral olanzapine 5 to 12