Olanzapine Injection package insert / prescribing information for healthcare professionals. Includes: indications, dosage, adverse reactions and pharmacology.
Olanzapine IM injection Olanzapine IM is a short-acting formulation that may be given to adults with schizophrenia or bipolar I mania if they have become agitated. The usual dosage of olanzapine IM is 10 mg as a single dose. Smaller dosages (5 mg or 7.5 mg) can be given if these are ...
The efficacy of intramuscular olanzapine for injection in controllingagitation in these disorders was demonstrated in a dose range of 2.5 mg to 10 mg. The recommended dose in these patients is 10 mg. A lower dose of 5 or7.5 mg may be considered when clinical factors warrant [seeClinical Studi...
and the dose may be increased by 5 mg a day at weekly intervals. The maximum dose is 20 mg daily. The recommended dose of extended release injection is 150-405 mg every 2 or 4 weeks.
ZYPREXA RELPREVV should be administered by a healthcare professional every 2 to 4 weeks by deep intramuscular gluteal injection using a 19-gauge, 1.5-inch needle. Following insertion of the needle into the muscle, aspiration should be maintained for several seconds to ensure that no blood isdrawn...
Patients may develop severe sedation,coma, and or delirium after an injection of extended release olanzapine. Patients must be examined for 3 hours after receiving an injection. Olanzapine may increaseprolactinlevels. Increased prolactin levels may manifest as abnormal menstruation, sexual dysfunction, and...
1Stuttering was only studied in oral and long acting injection (LAI) formulations 7. Drug Interactions The risks of using olanzapine in combination with other drugs have not been extensively evaluated in systematic studies. 7.1 Potential for Other Drugs to Affect Olanzapine Diazepam— The co-admini...
A dose of 5 mg/injection should be considered for geriatric patients or when other clinical factors warrant.A lower dose of 2.5 mg/injection should be considered for patients who otherwise might be debilitated, be predisposed to hypotensive reactions, or be morepharmacodynamically sensitive to olan...
A dose of 5 mg/injection should be considered for geriatric patients or when other clinical factors warrant.A lower dose of 2.5 mg/injection should be considered for patients who otherwise might be debilitated, be predisposed to hypotensive reactions, or be morepharmacodynamically sensitive to olan...
A dose of 5 mg/injection should be considered for geriatric patients or when other clinical factors warrant.A lower dose of 2.5 mg/injection should be considered for patients who otherwise might be debilitated, be predisposed to hypotensive reactions, or be morepharmacodynamically sensitive to olan...