Brand Name(s): Zyprexa; Zydis
CAS nº: 132539-06-1
(oh-LAN-za-peen)
What is Olanzapine?
Olanzapine is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.
This medication is used to treat psychotic mental disorders, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and agitation that occurs with schizophrenia and bipolar mania.
Olanzapine should not be administered to treat behavioral problems in older adult patients who have dementia.
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