Zyprexa
Utilised to manage severe mental illness to alleviate psychotic states and support cognitive organisation.
- Category
- Mental Health
- Active ingredient
- Olanzapine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5mg · 5mg · 7.5mg · 10mg · 15mg · 20mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Zyprexa, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Zyprexa vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Zyprexa details
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia · Bipolar I Disorder
- Alternative names
- olanzapine
- Therapeutic class
- Second-Generation Antipsychotic
- Pharmacological class
- Atypical Antipsychotic
- Known off-label uses
- treatment-resistant depression adjunct; chemotherapy-induced nausea prophylaxis
- Contraindications
- dementia-related psychosis; severe cardiovascular disease
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; dry mouth; increased appetite
- Moderate side effects
- weight gain; constipation; orthostatic hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Eli Lilly
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; Fluvoxamine; Carbamazepine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over thirteen years and adults.
Serious side effects
neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; severe metabolic syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; tardive dyskinesia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilised to manage severe mental illness to alleviate psychotic states and support cognitive organisation.
Mechanism of action
Antagonises central dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors, rebalancing key neurotransmitter systems in cortical structures.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Potential risk of extrapyramidal symptoms in newborn. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Zyprexa is the originator brand name, made by Eli Lilly. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Eli Lilly.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Olanzapine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.