Olanzapine is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions). It is also used to treat bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression, episodes of mania, and other abnormal moods). Olanzapine is in a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain.
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Source: National Institute of Health and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc.,“Olanzapine", The MedMaster™ Patient Drug Information Database, 2007, http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a601213.html (23 May 2007)
Warnings:
As of March 2004 the FDA and Lilly notified healthcare professionals of revision to the WARNINGS section of labeling, describing the increased risk of hyperglycemia and diabetes in patients taking Zyprexa®. FDA has asked all manufacturers of atypical antipsychotic medications, including Lilly, to add this Warning statement to labeling.
FDA Letter: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/SAFETY/2004/zyprexa.htm
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, "Zyprexa (olanzapine)", The FDA Saftey Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program, 2004, http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/SAFETY/2004/safety04.htm (30 May 2007)
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