If the target oral olanzapine dose is 10 mg/day:Initial dose: 210 mg IM every 2 weeks OR 405 mg IM every 4 weeks for the first 8 weeks Maintenance dose: 150 mg IM every 2 weeks OR 300 mg IM every 4 weeksIf the target oral olanzapine dose is 15 mg/day:...
Initial dose: 2 mg orally per day Titration dose: May increase in increments of 1 to 2 mg per day at interval of 24 hours or more, as tolerated. Maintenance dose: 2 to 8 mg orally per day Maximum dose: 16 mg orally per dayOral Formulation Comments:...
Dose Adjustments Delayed-release tablets: The dose may be continued if symptoms are adequately controlled. If symptoms persist into the afternoon of Day 2: 2 tablets orally at bedtime on Day 2, THEN 3 tablets orally 2 times a day (1 tablet in the morning and 2 tablets at bedtime) on Day...
Dose range: 3 to 12 mg per day; dose increases may be made in increments of 3 mg per day and should occur at intervals of more than 5 days. Maximum dose: 12 mg/dayComments:Initial dose titration is not required. Greater effects may be seen with higher doses, however this must be ...
Maximum dose: 2000 mg/day Parenteral: 25 mg IM once, with a subsequent 25 to 50 mg injection in 1 hour if necessaryMaintenance dose: 400 mg IM every 4 to 6 hours until the patient is controlled Prompt Control of Severe Symptoms: Parenteral: 25 mg IV once, repeated in 1 hour if ...