Generic Zyprexa

Description

Active Ingredient

This effective medication contains Olanzapine. This medication shows antipsychotic, antinausea, and antiemetic activities. It acts as a selective monoaminergic antagonist and binds with high-affinity binding to the following receptors: serotoninergic, dopaminergic, muscarinic M1-5, histamine H1, and alpha-1-adrenergic receptors. This drug binds weakly to gamma-aminobutyric acid type A, benzodiazepine, and beta-adrenergic receptors. The anti-nausea and antiemetic effects of this agent appear to be due to the blockade of 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 receptors for serotonin.

Indications

This given drug is an antipsychotic medication that affects chemicals in the brain. Zyprexa is indicated to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions like schizophrenia and the symptoms of mood disorders such as bipolar disorder in adults and children who are at least 13 years old. It is sometimes used together with other antipsychotic medications or antidepressants.

Action Mechanism

This mentioned mediation acts through a combination of dopamine and serotonin type 2 receptor site antagonism. Zyprexa works in the brain, where it affects the activity of various neurotransmitters, in particular dopamine and serotonin. It also blocks the receptors in the brain that dopamine acts on the activity of the brain.

Dosages

This medicine is available in various dosages as mentioned below:

• 2.5 mg: This medication should be taken orally once a day with or without food as directed by the doctor
• 5 mg: It is to be consumed with or without food once a day as prescribed by the doctor
• 7.5 mg: It is to be administered once a day exactly as mentioned in the prescription by the doctor
• 10 mg: This tablet must be taken once a day before o after a meal as advised by the doctor
• 15 mg: It must be consumed with food once a day, as directed by the doctor
• 20 mg: It should be taken as exactly advised by the doctor, do not go against it

Note

This drug is not approved for people with psychotic behavior related to dementia. It may increase the risk of death in older people with dementia-related conditions.

FAQ’s

What is Zyprexa?

Zyprexa is an antipsychotic medication that affects chemicals in the brain. It is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

What special dietary instructions should be followed?

Talk to the doctor about eating grapefruit and drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medicine. Be sure to drink plenty of water every day while you are taking this medication.

How does Zyprexa work?

It works by blocking receptors for several neurotransmitters (chemicals that nerves use to communicate with each other) in the brain.

What is the dosage for Zyprexa?

The usual oral dose of Zyprexa for treating schizophrenia is 10-20 mg once daily.

How should Zyprexa be stored?

Tablets are to be kept at a normal room temperature, 20°C – 25°C (68°F – 77°F). Suspension is stored at room temperature not to exceed 30°C (86°F).