Zyprexa® belongs to the group of atypical neuroleptics. In addition to a good antipsychotic effect, which is particularly used in therapy for mania, it has a relatively low spectrum of side effects.
Read more too: Zyprexa® Velotabs
Zyprexa®, Zyprexa® Velo Tabs
2-methyl-4- (4-methyl-1-piperazinyl) -10H-thieno [2,3-b] [1,5] benzodiazepines
Chemical formula: C17H20N4S6-2½H2O
Olanzapine
Zyprexa® is used as drug therapy for various psychiatric illnesses.
Areas of application are:
Antipsychotics are drugs that focus on treating psychotic symptoms. The main mechanism lies in the reduction in the activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine brain.
For those interested: Primarily, olanzapine blocks 5-HT2, D1-5 and mACh receptors
Zyprexa® is available as a tablet, as an orodispersible tablet and as an IM. Ampoule.
Tablets are available in doses of 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg and 20 mg.
Orodispersible tablets are available in doses of 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg and 20 mg.
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Ampoules are available in a dosage of 10 mg
Only those are listed very frequent (> 10%) to frequent (1-10%) Side effects; Occasional, rare or very rare side effects are not listed !:
Please also read our article on this Zyprexa® side effects.
Of the Dismantling the drug will both from smoking as well as through accelerated simultaneous intake of carbamazepine. By taking Fluvoxamine can breakdown the drug slowed down become.
Not recommended the use of Zyprexa® in patients with:
Since there is always talk of cost pressure in the healthcare sector, we believe it is important to also find out prices for drugs (prices are exemplary and not recommended):
$config[ads_text3] not foundZyprexa® 2.5 mg 28 film tablets (N2) € 65.45
Zyprexa® 15 mg 28 film tablets (N2) € 258.47
Zyprexa® VeloTab 5 mg 28 film tablets (N2) € 92.41
Zyprexa® VeloTab 20 mg 28 film tablets (N2) € 300.01
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There is a prescription requirement for all dosages!