Olanzapine : Before Using

Olanzapine - Systemic

Brand Names

Zyprexa Olanzapine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For olanzapine, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to olanzapine. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Olanzapine has not been studied in pregnant women. A few women have become pregnant during treat with this drug; some pregnancies were normal and some resulted in miscarriages. Olanzapine crosses the placenta in pets and has been shown to cause a decrease in the number of successful births.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether olanzapine passes into human breast milk. However, it does pass into the milk of pets. In general, breast-feeding is not recommended during treat with olanzapine.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of olanzapine in child up to 18 years of age with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

This drug has been tested and has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people. However, it is removed from the body more slowly in older people.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary Many various medication can increase the risk that you will develop unwanted effects while taking olanzapine. These effects include liver problems, heat stroke, drowsiness, constipation and dizziness or fainting when getting up from a lying or sitting position . When you are taking olanzapine, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of olanzapine. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Alzheimer's disease chance of pneumonia and convulsions - seizures may be increased

Breast cancer - or history of Certain types of breast cancer may be worsened

Convulsions - seizures - existing or history of Olanzapine has been reported to cause seizures rarely

Dehydration Increased risk of heat stroke because olanzapine effects the body's ability to cool itself

Enlarged prostate
Glaucoma, narrow-angle
Paralytic ileus - severe intestinal problem - history of May be worsened

Heart or blood vessel disease, including previous heart attack
Poor circulation to the brain Low blood pressure may be worsened or may make these conditions worse

Liver disease Olanzapine can cause liver problems