Zyprexa

Consult with your health care professional about the risks of starting a course of this medication for the treatment of your condition.

Zyprexa(Olanzapine) is ia thienobenzodiazepine.

Olanzapine is used in the short term treatment of cases of bipolar disorder (acute/manic episodes), and schizophrenia.

Consult your health care professional on dosage and follow exactly as directed. This medication maybe taken with or without food. This medicine is to be swallowed whole with glass of water.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

Confusion /Drowsiness/Mild dizziness
Blurred vision/Difficulty focusing
Upset stomach/Constipation
Difficulty whilst urinating
Severe dizziness
Dry eyes/mouth
Palpitations
Headache

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

Tacrine
Lithium
Alcohol
Rifampin
Ritonavir
Cisapride
Clozapine
Donepezil
Cimetidine
Fluvoxamine
Pain relievers
Ketoconazole
Phenobarbital
Carbamazepine
Tobacco(cigarettes)
Erythromycin/Clarithromycin
Medicines for Parkinson`s disease
Medication for gastrointestinal spasm
Medication for Colds/Hay fever/Allergies
Medication for Diabetes/High Blood Pressure
Medication for Anxiety/Depression/Other mood disorders/Sleeping problems

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

Heart Disease/Palpitations/had a heart attack before
Low/High blood pressure treated with medication
Frequent consumption of alcoholic beverages
Family history of diabetes/high blood sugar
Difficulty passing urine
Kidney/Liver disease
Parkinson`s disease
Cigarette smoker
Prostate trouble
Breast cancer
Glaucoma
Seizures

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 68 to 77 degrees F, away from heat and moisture.

Avoid exposure to extreme heat.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Do not treat yourself with any OTC medication without consulting your health care professional.